XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run - Fountain Hills, Arizona - Running

The XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run is a Running race in Fountain Hills, Arizona consisting of a 15 Mile Trail Run and 7K Trail Run.

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.