The Arizona Monster is a 300.5-mile point-to-point journey through the wild heart of Southern Arizona. Created by the Destination Trail team—the force behind the USA’s most iconic 200-milers—this race takes you deep into the rugged, untamed beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Known for its subtropical warmth in winter and two distinct rainy seasons, the Sonoran is one of the most biologically rich deserts on the planet. The contrast of arid terrain and bursts of life creates a striking backdrop of vibrant flora, elusive wildlife, and big-sky solitude. The route is remote, raw, and relentlessly challenging—crossing iconic backcountry terrain and high-elevation mountain ranges that test even the most seasoned ultra athletes. This isn't just another ultra. It's a multi-day odyssey across one of the most unique desert ecosystems in the world.
Registration for the 2027 Arizona Monster opens April 10th, 2026 at 8:00am. Race Dates: March 29th-April 4th, 2027. This is a lottery registration. Registration for the lottery will be open April 10th at 8:00am through April 26th at 11:59pm. Lottery winners will be announced April 27th starting at 10:00am.
Miles: 300.5 Point to Point Elevation Gain: 41,162' Elevation Loss: 41,463' Aid Stations: 19 Aid Stations Cutoff: 150 Hour Cutoff/6 Days & 6 Hours Terrain: 259.1 MILES/84% SINGLE-TRACK; 34 MILES/10% BIKE PATH; 9.5 MILES/3% PAVED ROAD; 6 MILES/2% DIRT ROAD Open Course Map
Live runner tracking Drop bag transport to many aid stations so you can have special gear/clothing/snacks Bus ride to the start if you want to park at the finish line Aid stations & sleep stations Variety of food and drinks throughout the course On-site medical team Cool swag – duffel bag, race shirt, and more Finisher awards – handmade buckles, a custom print by Blair (our in-house artist), and a finisher mug for that post-race drink This race also supports the community. Donations from the event benefit the Arizona Trail Association, Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center, and the local food bank.
Mar 29, 2027
Distance — 482.8K
Type — Running
174 days remaining
$1995.00
Mar 29, 2027
Distance — 482.8K
Type — Running
174 days remaining
$833.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Superior.
Learn more about the host city, Superior.
Superior is a town in northern Pinal County, Arizona, United States, and is the oldest town in the county. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town was 2,407. Superior was founded as a mining town for the Silver King and the later Magma mines; silver was mined at first, and then transitioned to copper. Currently, exploitation of the huge Resolution Copper deposit is being explored.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Arizona Monster 300.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Anne Tisdell | '25 | 105:14:44 | |
| 🥈 | Anne Tisdell | '26 | 106:11:32 | |
| 🥉 | Jodine Coe | '25 | 112:01:52 | |
| 4 | Tandi Sherlock | '25 | 119:17:21 | |
| 5 | Michelle Lomeli | '26 | 120:04:05 | |
| 6 | Lucja Leonard | '25 | 122:12:40 | |
| 7 | Julie Brock | '26 | 124:12:09 | |
| 8 | Selene Mallone | '26 | 99:55:02 | |
| 9 | Jessi Morton-Langehaug | '25 | 107:28:59 | |
| 10 | Carol Northrup | '25 | 118:33:06 |
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