PhoMo 50k

Welcome to the 3rd annual running of PhoMo 50K.

Shadow Rock Church– 12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
Saturday Dec.12,2026 5:00 AM

Description
The course will NOT be marked, but participants will have GPX coordinates available to upload on their watch or smart phone. The designated trails in the Phoenix Mountain Preservers are generally well marked at each junction.

Start time will be 7:00 a.m. and head lamp may be needed for the first half hour.

The race will start and end at the Shadow Rock Church parking lot.
Free parking at the church and a porta potty will available.

This event is limited to 50 runners and crew and pacers are allowed at each accessible trailhead.

We plan on having training runs leading up to the race. Please keep an eye out for those training runs on our Strava group page

We also plan to have packet pick up and shake out run on Dec 10 at a location and time TBD.

All participants will receive a commemorative PhoMo hat and other fun swag. Must sign up before 12/23/2026 in order to receive a hat

Event will take place rain or shine and absolutely NO credit or refunds for any cancelations. Your race credit from this year's Skull Krusher will not be transferable

Course
The course will take you throughout the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, starting and finishing at the base of Shaw Butte at Shadow Rock Church. The trails are rocky and often run-on technical terrain. About 5,500+ 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 aid stations at the top parking lot of Piestewa Peak TH and Dreamy Draw TH ramada area for both the out and back section. There will be water fountain and restrooms at these major trailheads: 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 Piestewa Peak TH.

Results
Runners will be manually timed and will need to check in with an aid station volunteer at Dreamy Draw both times.

Finish Line
Top male and female winner will be presented a free entry into Old Pueblo 50 miler 2027

Course Map

https://caltopo.com/m/DPN2BLN
https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/493910816

Event's current local time: 4:16 PM MT