With over 80 miles of trails to choose from, McDowell Mountain
Regional Park is a trail runner's paradise and our venue for race #5
of the XTERRA Arizona Trail Run Series. The 15 mile long course
features a gradual climb full of cholla forests and fields of beaver
tails. It is one giant loop with a short out and back down to Dixie
Mine (and a treat at the turn around). The shorter 7k course is easily
defined by its name, the Scenic Trail. Following a counterclockwise
loop, the rocky climb at mile 1 will keep you on your toes. All
participants will receive a huge post-race breakfast, a super cool
race tee and finisher medal, as well as entry into fun post-race
festivities. Late arrivals will park at the Trailhead Staging Area,
which is the first right as you enter the park, across from the
competitive loops. There will be a couple of shuttles running to get
you up to the top to the start line. Shuttles will run continuously
from 7:00 until 8:45 and again after the event. Or you can use the 2
mile walk as a warm up. Keep in mind, packet pickup will be at the
Pemberton Trailhead. You will not be able to temporarily park up there
just to pick up your bib. Avoid last minute scrambles and come to
packet pickup on Saturday. Event details and schedule 15mi Start
Time: 08:00Pemberton clockwise to Dixie Mine. Short out and back to
the park boundary. Back up Dixie Mine to left turn onto Coachwhip.
Back to Pemberton at mile 10 continuing clockwise. Right turn down
Tonto. Cruise down to Pemberton one more time and left to the finish.5
aid stations with Water/Gels/Gatorade. 7k Start Time:
09:00Counterclockwise loop. Pemberton to Scenic to Pemberton. Up
the hill and around back to Pemberton and the Start/Finish. 2 aid
stations with Water/Gels/Gatorade.
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