2021 Update - 11/17

As it stands right now regarding capacity restrictions from our permitting agencies, we will likely not be able to hold Copper Corridor in February 2021. However, if the Governor's executive order is changed to allow for more participants, we will absolutely revisit and hopefully hold this race in some capacity. It just may be a last minute addition to the race calendar. Check back for updates!

Discover Arizona Mining Country

The Copper Corridor Trail Runs depart from the old mining town of Superior, Arizona which serves as the start & finish line. Runners will head West of town towards Arnette Canyon where they will enter a riparian wonderland of flowing creeks, towering rock formations and dense sycamore trees.

33 Km entrants will traverse the length of Arnette to Picketpost Trailhead and get a taste of the Arizona Trail for two miles before returning back to town. 50 Km runners will continue South bound on the Arizona Trail for a circumnavigation of the mighty Picketpost Mountain before making their way back to Superior to finish on Main Street!

Exploring the Copper Corridor

Race Information

Welcome to the INAUGURAL Copper Corridor Trail Runs in 2020! This soon to be well known area is currently a hidden gem in Arizona. Be one of the first to discover this amazing area of Arizona which is not too far from Phoenix geographically, but a world away in so many ways. Discover the beauty and history of this land rich in resources and views.

With a race start & finish right in downtown Superior this is an Aravaipa race you won’t soon forget. You’ll soon leave the quite town behind as you venture into rugged and awesome desert country complete with Saguaro cactus forests, flowing creeks and rock formations reminiscent of the Superstition Wilderness or Bryce Canyon.

For those looking for a full day’s worth of adventure, sign up for the 50K which features many miles of the Arizona Trail and a loop around the iconic Picketpost Mountain!

Be sure to stick around for and afternoon of exploring Main Street, taking in the sights and sharing some well earned post race refreshments around town. Several bars will have live music Saturday evening.

Start Times
Saturday, February 29, 2020
7:00 AM – 50 Km Start
7:30 AM – 33 Km Start
8:00 AM – 18 Km Start
8:30 AM – 12 Km Start (Start & Finish at Superior Public Pool)

Start/Finish Line Location
50K – 33K – 18K:
Downtown Superior, AZ
165 Main Street
Superior, AZ 85173

12K:
Superior Public Pool
234 S. Golf Course Road
Superior, AZ 85173

Bib Pickup
Friday, February 28, 2020
Packet Pickup 4:00-6:00PM
Superior Barmacy
101 W. Main Street
Superior, AZ 85173

Saturday, February 29, 2020
Race Day Pickup 6:00-8:00AM
Location:
Downtown Superior, AZ
50K – 33K – 18K (Downtown Superior)
12K (7:30a-8:30am) (Superior Public Pool)

Aid Stations

Aid stations every 2 to 10 miles including water, electrolyte drink, sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one to two bottles of water. Please note, the aid station at Telegraph Canyon is remote and minimal aid including water and a few salty/sweet snacks will be trucked in by volunteers. Please prepare accordingly.

Training Run

We will host one training run this year starting & finishing at Picketpost Trailhead. Choose a short out and back in Arnett Canyon, or join for a full 14 mile loop on the Arizona Trail around Picketpost Mountain and back through Arnett Canyon.

2020 Copper Corridor Training Run:
Sunday, February 9, 2020
8:00AM Start Time
Picketpost Trailhead

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50K Map & Profile

50K Interactive Map on CalTopo

33K Map & Profile

30K Interactive Map on CalTopo

18K Map & Profile

18K Interactive Map on CalTopo

12K Map & Profile

12K Interactive Map on CalTopo

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