Pass Mountain
- Date
- Nov 14, 2026
- First start
- 6:00 am
- Distances
- 5 distances
- Time limit
- 16 Hours (10:00pm)
- Elevation gain
- 5,527 feet
Pass Mountain takes place on Nov 14, 2026 at Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ. Choose from 50 Mile, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, part of the Desert Runner Trail Series.
Good to know
Remember the park now charges a $10 park entry fee per vehicle (as of 1/1/26). Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race morning for a smooth entry process. Carpool to save! If you are participating in the double (day & night runs) your pass is good all day.
The start/finish line is located at the Trailhead Staging Area. Drive 1.4 miles past the park entry booth and turn left into the large dirt parking area. Overflow parking is available around the Blevins Drive Loop.
This event requires some of our entrants to park either off-site and be shuttled to the park (about 10 minutes) or within the park in the overflow lot, about one mile from the start/finish line and be shuttled over. This will specifically affect the shorter distances. Please plan accordingly.
From central Phoenix, I-10 east to US 60 east. Exit Ellsworth Road north to the Usery Mountain Regional Park entrance.
The race courses will be well marked with orange ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be marked with laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website p
Athletico Physical Therapy will be on-site offering post-race stretching and massage services.
Pick your distance
The numbers for each course, straight from the race page. Compare them side by side below.
- Start Time
- 6:00 am
- Time Limit
- 16 Hours (10:00pm)
- Distance
- 49.7 Miles
- Total Elevation Gain
- 5,527 feet
- Max Elevation
- 2,596 feet
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Compare the distances
| 50 Mile | 50K | 25K - Sonoran Desert Cup | 10K | 5K | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Time | 6:00 am | 7:00 am | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 8:15 am |
| Time Limit | 16 Hours (10:00pm) | 15 Hours (10:00 pm) | 14 Hours (10:00 pm Overall Cutoff) | 13+ Hours (10:00 pm Overall Cutoff) | 12+ Hours (10:00 pm Overall Cutoff) |
| Distance | 49.7 Miles | 31.2 Miles | 15.6 Miles | 6.2 Miles | 3.5 Miles |
| Total Elevation Gain | 5,527 feet | 2,680 feet | 1,336 feet | 305 feet | 221 feet |
| Max Elevation | 2,596 feet | 2,580 feet | – | 1,894 feet | – |
| Date | Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 | – | – | – | – |
Course & location
Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ
Course map Entry fees
Prices go up as race day gets closer; register early.
| Until 5/14 | Until 8/31 | Until 11/9 | Race Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 KM | $40 | $45 | $50 | $55 |
| 10 KM | $55 | $65 | $75 | $85 |
| 25 KM | $90 | $105 | $120 | $130 |
| 50 KM | $130 | $145 | $160 | $170 |
| 50 Mile | $170 | $185 | $200 | $210 |
Prices don't include tax or registration-platform fees.
Course records
- 50 Mile · Women's8:23:30Rachel Entrekin (2025)
- 50 Mile · Men's7:41:01Nick Coury (2021)
- 50K · Women's4:08:43Ailsa Macdonald (2019)
- 50K · Men's3:29:17Chris Mocko (2018)
- 25K · Women's2:00:09Courtney Coppinger (2019)
- 25K · Men's1:42:40Charlie Ware (2022)
- 10K · Women's40:13Abbie Tuomi (2020)
- 10K · Men's38:41Devin Sharps (2023)
- 5K · Women's26:26Jenni Vanos (2022)
- 5K · Men's20:33Michael Schneider (2020)
