Pass Mountain Trail Runs

Pass Mountain Trail Runs takes place in Mesa, Arizona, on November 14, 2026, organized by Aravaipa Running. Five trail formats are on the program, with staggered starts: the 50-mile at 6:00 AM, the 50K (31 miles) at 7:00 AM, the 25K (15.5 miles) at 7:30 AM, the 5K at 8:15 AM and the 10K at 8:30 AM.

Desert trail running in the Phoenix area in mid-November usually means pleasant temperatures and rocky, cactus-lined singletrack, so shoes with good rock protection and attention to footing are key. The 5K and 10K are ideal for a first trail race, the 25K is a good stretch for road half-marathoners, and the 50K and 50-mile are strong late-season ultra targets. Whatever you choose, include some technical terrain in training and stay disciplined about hydration, which is easy to neglect when the air is dry and the morning is cool.