Name: Mesquite Canyon
Start: 2027-03-13
End: 2027-03-13
Location: Waddell

About the Event

Registration Options

Online registration closes the Monday before the race. Late registration is available at either packet pickup location. Details are on the race website.

Kid's Fun Run!

Now in its fourth year, your kiddos will get to rip up some trails in their own race at Mesquite. We will have them head out on the Competitive Track trails (all to themselves) on an out-and-back style run that’ll total about 1.5 miles. The run will be $8 and is an actual race distance listed on the registration button within Ultrasignup’s website. Registration for the kids include their own kid’s bib, finishers token/medal and option to purchase a kid’s tech shirt with Mesquite Canyon logo on it.

Course Summary

The Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs take place on rugged, single track trail with significant challenging climbs, incredible views, steep descents, large boulders, rocks, and desert vegetation. The courses offer a challenging but rewarding experience for all, from the beginning trail runner to the most experienced ultra marathoner. The 50 Mile & 50 Km courses are designed for experienced trail runners since they travel through a hazardous (but incredibly awesome) section of trail/wash down Ford Canyon. Here, 50 Mile & 50 Km participants will be required to execute some downhill rock scrambling over the famed “White Tank” rock formations.

Frequently Asked Questions

For additional information including our race withdrawal policy, please visit our FAQ Page !

Cupless Events

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1.6 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

7.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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44.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:37

nightlight Sunset

18:37

About Waddell

Learn more about the host city, 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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Video

Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.

Race Results

All-time top performances and historical records for Mesquite Canyon.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Joshua Brimhall	M	40	'16	—	7:25:45
🥈	Brian Peterson	M	31	'13	—	7:27:10
🥉	Arrick Nietert	M	37	'19	—	7:47:11
4	Nick Coury	M	36	'24	—	7:47:27
5	Jeff Browning	M	52	'24	—	7:51:27
6	Nate Polaske	M	31	'14	—	7:54:28
7	Michael Carson	M	27	'14	—	8:08:41
8	Søren Rasmussen	M	49	'16	—	8:08:52
9	Drew Frehs	M	31	'19	—	8:12:59
10	Henrik Westerlin	M	41	'16	—	8:14:01

Place	Name	Gender	Age	Year	City	Time
🥇	Zuzana Trnovcova	F	37	'24	—	8:46:18
🥈	Cindy Shepard	F	30	'24	—	8:59:15
🥉	Sarah Emoto	F	29	'19	—	9:29:50
4	Jane Larkindale	F	37	'13	—	9:45:34
5	Saiko Uchida	F	46	'21	—	10:08:11
6	Ashley Durstine	F	39	'22	—	10:26:47
7	Karen Smidt	F	46	'13	—	10:32:22
8	Ashley Durstine	F	41	'24	—	10:37:52
9	Dawn Stone	F	41	'19	—	10:43:19
10	Lisa Moore	F	37	'18	—	10:43:20