PhoMo 50k
Piestewa Peak - Cholla Trailhead – 5992 Piestewa Peak Dr Phoenix, AZ
Saturday Nov. 9 2024 6:00 AM
Description
The course will NOT be marked, but participants will have GPX coordinates available to upload on their watch or smart phones. The designated trails in the Phoenix Mountain Preservers are generally well marked at each intersection.
Start time will be 6:00 a.m. and head lamp may be needed for the first half hour.
The race will start and end at the Piestewa Peak parking lot / Cholla Trailhead ramada.
Free Parking withing the trailhead.
This event is limited to 50 runners and crew is allowed at each accessible trailhead.
We plan on having 3 training runs leading up to the race.
We also plan to have packet pick up and shake out run at Roses by the Stairs with other sponsors participating prior to the race. More details to follow in regard to the packet pick up date and time will be emailed and posted on our website, Strava group page and Instagram.
All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and other goodies.
Event will take place rain or shine and NO credit or refunds for any cancelations.
Course
The course will take you throughout the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Trailhead. The trails are rocky and often run-on technical terrain. About 6,000+ feet of elevation gain. There is very minimal shade, and most of the time you will be exposed with zero shade, so be prepared if the weather is warm.
Plan on an aid station at 9.9 and 26.2-mile mark at Dreamy Draw Trailhead ramada area for both the out and back section. There will be water fountain and restrooms at these major trailheads: 40th St Trailhead, Dreamy Draw Trailhead, North Mountain Visitor Center and Piestewa Peak Dr. Other than that, you should carry all your calories and water at ALL times with you. Due to the distance between water and aid, it is recommended that you run with a hydration vest with ample amount of hydration. You are allowed crew access at the trailhead listed above and PACERS are allowed starting from the first time through Dreamy Draw.
Results
Runners will be chipped time on their bibs and will need to check in with an aid station volunteer at Dreamy Draw both times.
Finish Line
Top award will be presented
Course Map
https://strava.app.link/DUrp5YkhpKb
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/278512239
Event's current local time: 9:06 AM MT