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Elephant Mountain Trail Runs

Trail Running covering 6 km to 80.5 km with up to 2,500 m D+ in Cave Creek (Arizona, United States)

LocationCave Creek, Arizona, United StatesShow on map(33.8334° N, 111.9507° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2013
Elevation gainUp to +2,500 m

Elephant Mountain Trail Runs is an endurance sporting event in Cave Creek, Arizona, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2013, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 50 mi (80.47 km, +1,900 m D+), 50 Km (50 km, +1,290 m D+), 35 Km (34.5 km, +890 m D+), 22 Km (21.7 km, +520 m D+), 12 Km (12 km, +2,500 m D+), and 6 Km (6 km, +228 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aravaiparunning.com).

Official website
Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek (Work: "Alpine Ridge Trail Top Rocky Mountain NP 2024", Photo: Larry D. Moore, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Alpine Ridge Trail Top Rocky Mountain NP 2024" · Photo: Larry D. Moore · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadHigh Altitude

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 50 miTrail Running80.47 km+1,900 m1,150 m - 1,948 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 KmTrail Running50 km+1,290 m1,153 m - 1,695 mLoop courseRoute & profile
35 KmTrail Running34.5 km+890 m1,156 m - 1,530 mLoop courseRoute & profile
22 KmTrail Running21.7 km+520 m1,159 m - 1,377 mLoop courseRoute & profile
12 KmTrail Running12 km+2,500 m1,162 m - 2,212 mLoop courseRoute & profile
6 KmTrail Running6 km+228 m1,150 m - 1,246 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
80.47 km
Elevation gain
+1,900 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,900 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 1,948 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.7 % / 8.5 %
Course format
Loop course
80.47 km+1,900 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N204060FS33.8334° N, 111.9507° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,948 m above sea level (+1,900 m D+, -1,900 m D-)

Peak: 1,948 m·at 46.1 km·Ø 4.7 %
1,150 m1,416 m1,682 m1,948 m0 km16.1 km32.2 km48.3 km64.4 km80.5 km1,948 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Elephant Mountain Trail Runs take place?

Elephant Mountain Trail Runs takes place in Cave Creek, Arizona, US (start area at coordinates 33.8334° N, 111.9507° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 50 mi (80.47 km, +1,900 m D+), 50 Km (50 km, +1,290 m D+), 35 Km (34.5 km, +890 m D+), 22 Km (21.7 km, +520 m D+), 12 Km (12 km, +2,500 m D+), and 6 Km (6 km, +228 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Elephant Mountain Trail Runs?

The main competition (Trail 50 mi over 80.47 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,900 m of elevation gain and -1,900 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,948 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Elephant Mountain Trail Runs?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aravaiparunning.com).