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MCDOWELL
MOUNTAIN
MARATHON
TRAIL RUN
PI in the sky
Piestewa Peak
8 mile run
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8 Mile
PHO
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PHOMO
50K
pup-a-Go
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PHOMO 50k
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50K
A tour of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, this challenging 50k course will take you up iconic Piesetewa Peak and Shaw Butte and along Sonoran Desert singletrack in the heart of Phoenix, AZ. Be prepared for 6,000' of elevation gain and some serious PHOMO for all who miss out.
- Saturday, November 9, 2024
- 6:00AM Start Time
- Piestewa Peak Park, Phoenix, AZ
- Cholla Ramada Trailhead
- $65
- Limited to 50 Runners
Big Thanks to
For our particpant decals.
For being our hydration
sponsor
event INFO
AID
There will be water, electrolytes and a few snacks at Dreamy Draw Trailhead, Miles 9.9 and 26.2. Water fountains available at 40th St Trailhead, North Mountain Visitor Center and Piestewa Peak Dr.
Plan to carry all other water and nutrition needs. Due to the distance between trailheads, it is recommended that you run with at least 2 liters FULL of water. Crews are welcome to access any of the trailheads for support and heckling.
PACERS
Pacers are allowed at Dreamy Draw trailhead. (Miles 9.9 and 26.2)
TIMING
Chip timing. We hope.
REGISTRATION
Register on Ultrasignup. Limited to 50 participants. Once full, you can join the waitlist. NO refunds.
PACKET PICKUP
Roses by the Stairs. Date and time TBA.
RESULTS
Results will appear on Ultasignup as well as our Strava Club Page.
RACE SWAG
All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and other goodies.
FINISH LINE
Bring your own after-race snacks and drinks as you cheer other runners in. Then meet us at a local eatery (TBD) to celebrate.
AWARDS
Awards for top overal female and male finishers.
packet pickup
5:00-8:00PM Roses by the Stairs, Thursday, November 7
Join us for a 5k-ish shakeout at 5:00PM, followed by packet pickup. Roses by the Stairs is offering a complimentary $5 pint to registered runners who collect their packet, as well as 50% off your next beer if you return with your race bib.
We’ll have vendors and giveaways so bring your friends and family.
Course
The course will take you through scenic Phoenix Mountains Preserve, starting and ending at the Cholla Ramada, Piestewa Peak Park. The trails are a mix of rocky and smooth singletrack, with some technical terrain. Expect minimal shade, so be prepared if the weather is warm, which it likely will be. Sorry.
WATER
Water fountains available at Miles: 4.5, 7.5, 9.9, 15.2, 21, 26.2, and 30.75. Full Aid at Miles: 9.9 and 26.2.
NAVIGATION
The course will NOT be marked. Participants will rely on GPX coordinates available for upload to their watch or smartphone.
Stats
31.2 miles/50 km
6,000' gain/6,000' loss
GPX fILE
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TRaining Runs
Come join us for these free-to-all training runs
to preview sections of the course.
Run #1
SECTION 1
- Saturday, August 10, 2024
- 6:00AM
- Piestewa Peak Park
- Cholla Lot
- 4 miles (No drop)
- No water on route
- Directions to Cholla Lot
- Open Forum after
Run #2
shaw butte
loop
- Saturday, September 14, 2024
- 6:00AM
- North Mountain Visitor Center
- 5.8 miles (No drop)
- 929' elevation gain
- No water on route
- Directions to NMVC
Run #3
Piestewa
loop
- Sunday, October 10, 2024
- 6:00AM
- Piestewa Peak Park
- Top Lot
- 6.4 miles (No drop)
- Water at Dreamy Draw
- Directions to Top Lot
pup-a-Go
pup-a-Go
5k
PUp-a-go 5k
Our 1st annual Pup-A-Go 5k will be held at Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ! Hikers and runners are welcome to loop through the scenic 5k course with their furry friends or go solo. A portion of the registration fee will be donated to Home Fur Good, a No-Kill animal rescue in Phoenix.
- Saturday, December 14, 2024
- 8:00AM Start Time
- Papago Park, Phoenix, AZ
- West Butte Trailhead
- Parking: 625 N Galvin Pkwy
- $55 (dogs FREE)
- Limited to 200 Participants
Results
REGISTER
Big Thanks to
And
for providing our
doggie swag
event INFO
AID
An Aid Station located at the start and finish will be stocked with cold water, Gatorade mix, snacks and bananas. (And a few treats for your pups.) Plan to carry all other water and nutrition needs for you and your dog as there will be no other Aid Stations on the course.
DOG SAFETY
Please make sure your dog is vaccinated and up-to-date with their shots. And they must be leashed at all times throughout the event. Doggie waste bags will be provided at the start, so please make sure to pick up after your furry friend.
TIMING
Clock timing.
Race swag
All entrants will receive a doggie bandana and commemorative Pup-A-Go/Home Fur Good t-shirt. (That’s between you and your dog who gets which.)
Registration
Sign up on Ultrasignup. Event will take place rain or shine. (Your dog will love it either way). NO REFUNDS for any cancellations.
RESULTS
No official results, but your dog is #1 with us.
FINISH LINE
pup-a-Go
pup-a-Go
5k
Home Fur Good will have a booth where you can learn more about their shelter and inquire about adoptions. Make sure to stop by!
Parking
Parking for this event will be across the street from the start area at 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, which is only a short 5 minute walk to the start.
RULES
Please be respectful of other participants and their dogs. Make sure to pick up after your dog, keep them leashed at all times, and ensure they are getting enough water and pats out there on the course.
Course
Hikers and runners will complete one counter-clockwise loop around Papago Park before finishing where the race begins. The course is 100 % dirt trails. Course will be well-marked at critical junctions, but the bloodhounds out there will know the way.
Stats
3.1 miles/5 km
154' gain/154' loss
GPX fILE
Trail work day
28
SEP 2024
6:00AM-9:00AM
Piestewa Peak Park
7232 Piestewa Peak Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85020
BRING:
- Plenty of water
- Snacks
- Heavy Duty Work Gloves
- Sunglasses (Eye Protection)
PARK RANGER TRAIL ALLIANCE and the CITY OF PHOENIX, NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION, PARK RANGERS are partnering with GHOSTHEAD PRODUCTIONS for our third TRAIL WORK DAY. We will be removing rock from the treadway, backsloping, creating/fabricating drains, mitigate spur trails and repair steps if needed. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
We will be working on a different segment in the Piestewa Peak Preserve since we made so much progress on the 302 section. Prepare for a 1-2 mile hike to the work site.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for a Safety Briefing, sign Waiver Forms and Brief Introductions. If you don’t have work gloves, the Park Ranger Trail Alliance will provide a pair.
FREE Coffee and Donuts for all volunteers curtesy of BOSA DONUTS and BETTER BUZZ COFFEE ROASTERS.
Contact Us
Ghosthead
productions
Email
Chian Ma
ghostheadproductionsracing@gmail.com
Phone
(602) 769-8001
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