Online registration closes the Monday before the race. Late registration is available at either packet pickup location. Details are on the race website.
The 50 Mile distance will follow the same route as the 50K but instead of turning around at Spur Cross Conservation Area, you’ll continue north past Spur Cross to explore the gorgeous Tonto National Forest backcountry. Runners will follow Trail 4 north, skirting the west side of Skull Mesa with Cave Creek just a few hundred feet west of the trail as you’ll cross through the beautiful Chalk Canyon on your way to Seven Springs. After receiving aid at Seven Springs, runners will head south past Cartwright Ranch and hop on the Cottonwood Trail which will eventually become the Maricopa Trail and follow this all the way back around the east side of Skull Mesa, passing through canyons and old abandoned campgrounds until you meet back up with Trail 4 at Cave Creek. The 50K and 35K courses feature some incredible single track including a trip out of Cave Creek Regional Park along the Maricopa Trail to Spur Cross Ranch and back, finishing with a loop through Cave Creek Regional Park. The 6K and 12K courses stay within Cave Creek Regional Park and features the Go John and new Quartz trail.
In an effort to continually lessen our race footprint, we are expanding our cupless events to the Desert Runner Trail Series. We will have UltrAspire reusable cups available at registration and on race day or feel free to bring your own!
Feb 06, 2027
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
06:00
$185.00
Feb 06, 2027
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$145.00
Feb 06, 2027
Distance — 35K
Type — Running
07:30
$105.00
Feb 06, 2027
Distance — 22K
Type — Running
07:45
$80.00
Feb 06, 2027
Distance — 12K
Type — Running
08:15
$65.00
Feb 06, 2027
Distance — 6K
Type — Running
08:30
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Cave Creek.
Learn more about the host city, Cave Creek.
Cave Creek is a small town north of Phoenix and part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a popular destination for equestrians, bikers, and those seeking high-end resort lifestyles.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Elephant Mountain.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Cordis Hall | '24 | 7:44:34 | |
| 🥈 | Michael Versteeg | '26 | 7:46:01 | |
| 🥉 | Damon Chavez | '25 | 7:52:30 | |
| 4 | Kyle Curtin | '26 | 7:52:38 | |
| 5 | Brett Dubois | '21 | 8:09:38 | |
| 6 | Ryan Behunin | '22 | 8:18:00 | |
| 7 | Nick Coury | '24 | 8:23:08 | |
| 8 | Peter Mortimer | '21 | 8:26:25 | |
| 9 | Jeff Browning | '26 | 8:28:12 | |
| 10 | William Mitchell | '21 | 8:32:34 |
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