Arizona · 50 Miler · 50K · 30K
Mesquite Canyon
Mesquite Canyon is a 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, 1/2 Marathon and 8K event held in Waddell, Arizona. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
- Race day
- March 13, 2027
- Location
- Waddell, AZ
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Location
- Waddell, Arizona
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 8K, Kid's Fun Run
- Course
- 2555 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- aravaiparunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $185 (from aravaiparunning.com, checked October 18, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:15 AM MST
- Course profile — 30K
- Loop course; Road surface; 2555 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 1895 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 8K
- Loop course; Road surface; 257 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Kids Fun Run
- Loop course; Road surface; 425 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Loop course; Road surface; 7725 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Road surface; 5171 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Mesquite Canyon
Mesquite Canyon in Waddell, AZ.
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Mesquite Canyon: common questions
- When is the Mesquite Canyon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
- Where is the Mesquite Canyon held?
- In Waddell, Arizona.
- What distances does the Mesquite Canyon offer?
- 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, 1/2 Marathon, 8K and Kid's Fun Run.
- How do I register for the Mesquite Canyon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mesquite Canyon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $185 (from aravaiparunning.com, checked October 18, 2026).
- What time does the Mesquite Canyon start?
- 6:15 AM MST.
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