Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs

Event details

The 36th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs take place Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event is based in Christopher Creek near Payson, Arizona, and starts and finishes on the 70-acre Mountain Meadow Ranch property. The race host is Mountain Meadow Ranch.

Distances offered

• 50 miles
• 50K

Course details

Both courses use mostly maintained sections of the Highline Trail and avoid the burn area known as Hell's Gate. The routes are largely singletrack, generally reported at about 86–90% singletrack. The 50-mile course has about 6,700 ft of climbing and includes multiple stream crossings and vistas across the Mogollon Rim. The 50K course has about 4,400 ft of climbing and follows much of the same terrain as the 50-mile race, omitting the final segment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.