Welcome to the annual Estrella Mountain Trail Fest. All events will Start and Finish at Desert Rose trail head. Desert Rose Trail Head is located behind the Phoenix Racetrack.
The routes run through and around the Estrella Mountain Regional Park range. All courses are trail runs and have scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Event Schedule
6:00 am Park opens
6:00 am Registration/Bib pick up opens for Half Marathon Only
6:30 am Registration/Bib pick up opens for 10K
7:15 am Half Marathon Race starts
7:45 am 10K Starts
7:45 am Registration/Bib pick up opens for 5K
8:45 am 5K Starts
10:00 am 5K and 10K Course closes
11:30 am Half Marathon course closes
Half Marathon
The half marathon starts at the Estrella Mountain competitor track and will finish at the competitor track. The route will run across Estrella Mountain loop around on Coldwater Trail and run back to the competitor track.
We will have water stations along the course. There is a 4-hour time limit for the Half Marathon.
10K
The 10K starts at the Estrella Mountain competitor track and shares the finish line with the half marathon and the 5K run. This is a 10K trail run that runs through the Estrella Mountain Regional Park. You will be able to hydrate at along the course.
5K
The 5K starts at the Desert Rose Trail head. The trail shares many scenic views of the surrounding mountains. You will have a hydration station around mile 2.
Swag
We want to make sure you can show off your accomplishment, so we have put together great swag for the event. Register before 12/5/2026 to guarantee your swag.
Half Marathon and Challenge will get finisher medal, finisher shirt and a pair of WrightSocks.
10K will get finisher medal, finisher shirt and a pair of WrightSocks.
5K will get finisher medal and finisher shirt
Finisher shirt will be given after you cross the finish line.
Recovery Tent
Half marathon, 10K and Challenge finishers will have access to the Recovery Tent where you can use our compression legs to help you recover.
Finish Line
At the finish line we will have water, Gatorade, some fruit and snacks along with some fun music to celebrate your accomplishment and more.
Awards
Overall awards - Top 3 male and female for the Half Marathon, 10k and 5K
Half Marathon
Age group awards for top 3 male and to 3 female in the following age groups
19 and under 20-29 30-39 40-49
50-59 60 and over
10K
Age group awards for 1st male and 1st female in the following age groups
19 and under 20-29 30-39 40-49
50-59 60 and over
5K
Age group awards for 1st male and 1st female in the following age groups
19 and under 20-29 30-39 40-49
50-59 60 and over
10K/5K Challenge
Award to top male and female
Races Offered
10K /5K Challenge
Dec 12, 2026
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15K
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07:15
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$50.00
Estrella 10K
Dec 12, 2026
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10K
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07:15
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$40.00
Estrella 5K
Dec 12, 2026
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5K
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07:15
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$35.00
Estrella Half Marathon
Dec 12, 2026
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21.1K
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07:15
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$55.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Goodyear.
