Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs

Payson, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Course Overview

The event is the 36th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs. It offers two race distances: a 50 mile and a 50K. Both courses start and finish at the Mountain Meadows Ranch in Christopher Creek, near Payson, Arizona.

Course Details

Approximately 90% of both courses are on single track trail. The 50-mile course features about 6,700 feet of elevation gain. The 50K course features about 4,400 feet of elevation gain.

Event Information

The event website is zanegrey50.com. Registration for the event is available online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
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