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Mesquite Canyon

Name: Mesquite Canyon
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Waddell, Arizona

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Waddell, Arizona, United States

calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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sell $45.00 – $185.00

About the Event

Conquer the rugged, rock-strewn heart of the Sonoran Desert in an Aravaipa Running classic at Mesquite Canyon, March 14, 2026. This iconic event offers a full spectrum of distances from an 8k to a demanding 50-mile ultramarathon, all on the stunning, technical singletrack of the White Tank Mountains. The premier 50-mile and 50k courses are renowned for their challenging rock scrambling through the famed Ford Canyon wash and past the dramatic 'White Tank' formations, demanding both endurance and agility.

As a cupless event focused on sustainability, runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration system. The day is family-friendly with a dedicated 1.5-mile Kid's Fun Run, allowing the next generation to experience the trails. With Aravaipa's renowned organization, well-stocked aid stations, and the breathtaking, rugged beauty of the Arizona desert, this race is a must-do for any serious trail runner. Choose your challenge and prepare for an unforgettable test under the vast desert sky.

Races Offered

50 Miler

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 80.5K

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Type — Running

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06:15

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$185.00

50K

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$145.00

30K

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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Type — Running

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06:45

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$105.00

Half Marathon

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$80.00

8K

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Waddell.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.8° / 23.2°

wb_sunny 6.8° / 19.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.6 /

water_drop 44.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.8° / 23.2°

wb_sunny 6.8° / 19.3°

air 7.6 km/h

water_drop 44.0%

About Waddell

Waddell is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, northwest of Phoenix. Waddell is named after Donald Ware Waddell, a native of Ohio, who was a partner in the New York City investment firm Brandon, Gordon, and Waddell. This firm organized the private financing for construction of the dam for the water reclamation project that creates Lake Pleasant. The intended Waddell town site was laid out by Donald Waddell in 1935, on property he owned on the northeast corner of Waddell Road and Cotton Lane. Waddell moved to the area to oversee the firm's interests in the project. He served on the board of the Maricopa Water District and invested in land through his interests in the Arizona Citrus Land Company and the Waddell Ranch Company.