Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs

Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs : April 18, 2026

The 36th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs take place on April 18, 2026 in Christopher Creek, Arizona. The race starts and finishes at the Mountain Meadow Ranch property. Mountain Meadow Ranch is listed as the race host. The event offers two trail ultra marathon distances: a 50-mile and a 50K.

Course details

• 50 Mile : singletrack majority, about 6,500 ft climbing.
• 50K : singletrack majority, about 4,400 ft climbing.

Both courses use maintained sections of the Highline Trail and avoid the burn area known as Hell's Gate. The 50-mile course is reported as largely singletrack (about 86% on one race page), while the 50K is reported as over 90% singletrack. The longer course includes multiple stream crossings and extends along the Mogollon Rim, providing views across the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. The race venue is located on a 70-acre ranch property in the Christopher Creek area near Payson, Arizona. Registration and results are handled through the event registration platform. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.