Old Pueblo Endurance Runs

Test your mettle on a historic and rugged loop course in the shadow of a desert giant at the legendary Old Pueblo Endurance Runs on March 7, 2026. This Arizona classic, starting at the historic Kentucky Camp, offers a challenging 25-mile or 50-mile journey on a revised course through the southeastern Santa Rita Mountains, featuring a mix of forest service roads and iconic Arizona Trail singletrack. The 50-mile event carries extra prestige as a Golden Ticket race, with the top two male and female finishers earning automatic entry into the famed Angeles Crest 100, bypassing its lottery. With an average grade of 6% and elevations ranging from 4,000 to over 6,200 feet, the course delivers a demanding but beautiful test under the watchful gaze of 9,452-foot Mt. Wrightson.

Steeped in ultrarunning history, Old Pueblo is a cupless event that emphasizes community and tradition, offering a 10% discount to military, first responders, and Native American runners. The day culminates in a post-race cookout where all finishers are celebrated, and participants can also aim for the Southern Arizona Triple 50 series by completing this and two other iconic desert races. This is more than a race; it's a pilgrimage for serious trail runners seeking a authentic, no-frills challenge with the potential for a life-changing ticket to one of the sport's most iconic hundred-milers. Lace up for a true desert adventure where every rocky mile writes you into the enduring story of Southwest ultrarunning.