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Run, hike or crawl the McDowell Sonoran Preserve on a grueling 26 mile route with over 5,000' of elevation gain. This is a Fat Ass style event with NO course markings and limited Aid. To navigate, participants will rely on a GPX map and their inner Magellan.
This event is FREE and limited to 55 runners.
Be the first to run Scottsdale’s only marathon!
EVENT
DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Gun Start (No Gun) 6:30AM
STATS
26.2 miles/42 km
5,600' gain/5,600' loss
COST
FREE
Limited to 55 Runners
REGISTER
Didn’t get in? Sign up for the Waitlist
Race INFO
AID
There will be water, electrolytes and gels provided by MAURTEN at Adero Canyon and Gateway Trailheads.
Water fountains available at Sunrise, Adero Canyon and Gateway; restrooms at both Adero Canyon and Gateway.
Plan to carry all other water and nutrition needs. Due to the distance and remoteness between trailheads, it is recommended that you run with at least 2 liters FULL of water. Crews are welcome to access any of the trailheads for support and heckling.
WARNING: This event is in the Fat Ass tradition - YOU are responsible for your own health, safety and finish line feels.
TIMING
Participants will self-time their run using a watch or phone with GPS tracking.
RESULTS
Finishing times will be submitted to the RD and posted on the Strava Club Page and UltraSignup.
FINISH LINE
Bring your own after-race snacks and drinks as you cheer other runners in. Then meet us at a local bar (TBD) to celebrate.
AWARDS
High-fives for all Finishers.
AID STations
Aid Station | Segment Distance | Total Distance |
Start | 0 | 0 |
Sunrise Trailhead | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Adero Trailhead | 5 | 9.8 |
Gateway Trailhead | 10.4 | 20.8 |
Finish | 5.9 | 26.7 |
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Big Thanks to our Partners
Maurten, for providing fueling support for this year’s event.
Squirrel’s Nut Butter, for keeping our runners chafe-free.
Convergent Print Group, for participant decals.
EltaMD, for
insuring our
athletes are
protected from the sun.
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TRaining Runs
Come join us for these free-to-all training runs
to preview sections of the course.
Run #1
Sunrise TH to ADERO CANYon TH
- Saturday, January 13, 2024
- 7:15AM at Sunrise TH
- Out-And-Back
- 10 Miles
- Water at Adero Canyon TH
- Directions to Sunrise TH
- Directions to Overflow Lot
Run #2
ADero Canyon TH to Dixie Mine
- Sunday, February 25, 2024
- 7:00AM Adero Canyon TH
- Out-And-Back
- 9-10 Miles
- No water on route
- Directions to Adero Canyon TH
Course
Starting and ending at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead in Scottsdale, the course will take you through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, passing through Sunrise TH, Adero Canyon TH and Gateway TH. The trails are a mix of smooth, rocky and technical single-track. There is little shade and several rugged climbs, so prepare accordingly.
GPX fILE
Provided after registering.
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McDowell Mountain Marathon
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Thanks to our partners for their support for this year’s event
