Arizona · 50K · 25K · 8K
Crown King Scramble
Crown King Scramble is a 50K, 25K and 8K event held in Crown King, Arizona. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 20, 2027
- Location
- Crown King, AZ
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Crown King, Arizona
- Distances
- 50K, 25K, 8K
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Course
- Net climb on dirt and jeep roads up to Crown King; 6,828 ft of gain on the 50K (official)
- Registration
- aravaiparunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $190 (from aravaiparunning.com, checked October 5, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:00 AM MST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; 6828 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
About the Crown King Scramble
A grinding uphill point-to-point trail race climbing the Senator Highway and old mining roads to the historic mountain town of Crown King.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- A classic, much-loved Aravaipa point-to-point climb to a historic mining town
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Crown King Scramble: common questions
- When is the Crown King Scramble?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027.
- Where is the Crown King Scramble held?
- In Crown King, Arizona.
- What distances does the Crown King Scramble offer?
- 50K, 25K and 8K.
- How many people run the Crown King Scramble?
- About 600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Crown King Scramble?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at aravaiparunning.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Crown King Scramble?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $190 (from aravaiparunning.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Crown King Scramble start?
- 6:00 AM MST.
- What is the course like at the Crown King Scramble?
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; 6828 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified.
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