AZT Oracle Rumble

AZT Oracle Rumble is held in Oracle, Arizona, on January 30, 2027, on the Arizona Trail (AZT). The trail event offers five formats: a 50-mile, a 50K (31 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 12K (7.5 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles). Start times were not published at the time of listing.

The Oracle Rumble spans everything from a family-friendly 5K to a serious 50-mile effort, so it is worth matching the distance to your winter training. Runners moving up from a 50K will find the 50-mile a logical next step and should plan on a 16- to 20-week build with back-to-back long runs and regular climbing. The 50K and half marathon are good first-trail-ultra and first-trail-race targets respectively, with 12 to 16 weeks and 8 to 10 weeks of preparation. Desert singletrack in Arizona is rocky and often exposed, so bring shoes with rock protection and plan for sun and hydration even in late January.