Elephant Mountain

Elephant Mountain is an Aravaipa Running trail event in Cave Creek, Arizona, on February 6, 2027. Six distances run on a staggered schedule: the 50-mile starts at 6:00 a.m., the 50K (31.1 miles) at 7:00 a.m., the 35K (21.7 miles) at 7:30 a.m., the 22K (13.7 miles) at 7:45 a.m., the 12K (7.5 miles) at 8:15 a.m., and the 6K (3.7 miles) at 8:30 a.m.

Few race days offer this many entry points, so you can bring the whole family and let everyone pick a distance. The 6K and 12K are approachable for beginners, the 22K is a bit longer than a half marathon and suits runners stepping up to trail, and the 35K and 50K give you first-ultra options with an early-season timeline. The 50-mile requires a 16- to 20-week build with back-to-back long runs and consistent hill work. Sonoran Desert trails are rocky and exposed, so choose protective shoes, start hydrating early and consider sun protection even for a February morning.