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Saguaro Showdown
Saguaro Showdown is a Run Event, Ruck Event and Backyard 24 event held in Mesa, Arizona. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 23, 2027.
- Race day
- January 23, 2027
- Location
- Mesa, AZ
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Distances
- Run Event, Ruck Event, Backyard 24
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- backyardultra.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM MST
- Course profile — Run Event
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Ruck Event
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Backyard 24
- Loop course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
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Saguaro Showdown: common questions
- When is the Saguaro Showdown?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 23, 2027.
- Where is the Saguaro Showdown held?
- In Mesa, Arizona.
- What distances does the Saguaro Showdown offer?
- Run Event, Ruck Event and Backyard 24.
- How do I register for the Saguaro Showdown?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Saguaro Showdown?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Saguaro Showdown start?
- 8:00 AM MST.
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