Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs

Event overview

The Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Christopher Creek, Arizona. This is the 36th annual running of the event. The start and finish are located at the Mountain Meadows Ranch property in Christopher Creek. The event offers two trail ultra distances.

Course details and distances

• 50 Mile - about 86% singletrack, more than 6,500 ft of climbing.
• 50K - around 90% singletrack, about 4,400 ft of climbing.

Both courses use maintained sections of the Highline Trail and avoid the burn area of Hell's Gate. The race routes include multiple stream crossings and views across the Mogollon Rim. The courses start and finish on the 70-acre Mountain Meadows Ranch property in Christopher Creek. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.