calendar_today 26 Feb, 2027 – 28 Feb, 2027
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sell $140.00 – $235.00
🌵🏜️ Grandmaster Ultras: Arizona Strip Adventure – Exclusively for Runners 50+!
Escape to the warm, sun-drenched Arizona Strip for an unforgettable ultrarunning experience! Conquer miles of rugged ATV trails, stunning desert vistas, Joshua trees, rocky canyons, and endless blue skies. This is your chance to test your grit on remote, beautiful terrain in the heart of the high desert—where every step feels like a true adventure.
Event Highlights:
The Course – Pure Desert Magic
The heart of the event is the challenging 50K clockwise Thelma & Louise Loop (plus a 6.2-mile out-and-back), with ~1,580 ft elevation gain/loss. Drop into a thrilling tunnel at mile 0.6, climb steep hills, cruise rocky ATV trails, and hit the iconic Thelma & Louise overlook at mile 19—breathtaking views of Beaver Dam Wash that feel straight out of a classic adventure film! Max elevation ~2,605 ft, min ~1,722 ft.
Aid stations at Oasis, Cross Roads (water), Junction, Cattle Gate, Overlook, and more—stocked with friendly volunteers ready to fuel your journey.
Start/Finish Location: Lat 36.8272085438359, Long -113.997853251625 (just off Hwy 90, you can get there by regular car)
Garmin Course Profiles:
50K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/257650669
50M: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/edit/257652206
This is more than a race—it's a celebration of grandmaster runners pushing limits in one of the most scenic, untamed corners of the Southwest. Register now and claim your piece of Arizona Strip glory! 💪🔥
Who's ready to run wild under the desert sun 🏜 ?
#GrandmasterUltras #ArizonaStripUltra #50PlusStrong #ThelmaAndLouiseLoop #DesertAdventure #UltraRunning
Feb 26, 2027
Distance — 100K
Type — Running
07:00
$205.00
Feb 26, 2027
Distance — 100 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$235.00
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$140.00
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 50 Miles
Type — Running
07:00
$160.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Mesquite.
Learn more about the host city, Mesquite.
Mesquite is a city in Clark County, in Southern Nevada, about 80 mi (130 km) northeast of Las Vegas. It is immediately on the Nevada-Arizona border, near Utah. The town is on the north bank of the Virgin River, with the smaller settlement of Bunkerville on the south side of the river. Mesquite is a boomtown, attracting tourists and permanent residents. The town's population is about 19,000 (2018). Its biggest industry is tourism.
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