10 K Trail Run starts at 7:00am
Course Description
Just North of Cave Creek is some of the most pristine Sonoran Desert you will find in all of Arizona, which is why we are trying to save it. With its isolation there is a tremendous amount of flora and fauna, a perfect setting for our trail run. This year, for you returning racers, you will be running mainly within Spur Cross Conservation Area, land in which the citizens of Cave Creek bought from a developer in order to keep it how you see today. The route will take you almost to the boarder with the Tonto National Forest, then through some of the largest saguaros in the state, you will then be encompassed within an amazing mesquite forest, go past some Acient Pueblean artifacts, go by an pond, and then finally a hill climb...and climb...and climb. At the high point you will have an amazing view of all the open space land surround you, Elephant Mountain, the Tonto National Forest and way off in the distance, Cave Creek and Black Mountain. After that, your heading back to the finish in which you will eventually will go through Cave Creek, yes that actual creek. All of your sweating, heavy breathing and rewarding smiles is in the name of saving Open Space. Keep an eye out for an egg. There will be one egg out on the course. Whoever finds it and brings it back will receive a special prize. With your participation you will help ensure it remains as Open Space forever. And we sincerely thank you for caring.
PLEASE NOTE: The water stop is at the junction of Spur Cross Trail and Metate. You will hit this same water stop 2 times. First time will be about 2.2 miles in, just before the long hill climb. The second time will be about 5 miles in, at the bottom of the hill.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you out on the trail.
Just North of Cave Creek is some of the most pristine Sonoran Desert you will find in all of Arizona, which is why we are trying to save it. With its isolation there is a tremendous amount of flora and fauna, a perfect setting for our trail run. This year, for you returning racers, you will be running mainly within Spur Cross Conservation Area, land in which the citizens of Cave Creek bought from a developer in order to keep it how you see today. The route will take you almost to the boarder with the Tonto National Forest, then through some of the largest saguaros in the state, you will then be encompassed within an amazing mesquite forest, go past some Acient Pueblean artifacts, go by an pond, and then finally a hill climb...and climb...and climb. At the high point you will have an amazing view of all the open space land surround you, Elephant Mountain, the Tonto National Forest and way off in the distance, Cave Creek and Black Mountain. After that, your heading back to the finish in which you will eventually will go through Cave Creek, yes that actual creek. All of your sweating, heavy breathing and rewarding smiles is in the name of saving Open Space. Keep an eye out for an egg. There will be one egg out on the course. Whoever finds it and brings it back will receive a special prize. With your participation you will help ensure it remains as Open Space forever. And we sincerely thank you for caring.
PLEASE NOTE: The water stop is at the junction of Spur Cross Trail and Metate. You will hit this same water stop 2 times. First time will be about 2.2 miles in, just before the long hill climb. The second time will be about 5 miles in, at the bottom of the hill.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you out on the trail.
Registration/Pricing
Registration is only online or in person during packet pick-up or day of. Registration will OPEN the beginning of the year. If you want to be notified of this, please drop us an email with your email address and we'll make sure to let you know. EMAIL RACE DIRECTOR
Pricing:
Now to 2/10 fee is $30
2/11 to 3/10 fee is $35
3/10 to 3/24 the fee is $40
For the procrastinators, the fee $45 after 3/24 - 3/25
Day of (3/26) fee is $50.
Super Easy Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up
TBD
Physical Race Address: 44029 N. Spur Cross Rd. Cave Creek Az., 85331
Awards Cancellation Policy
All finishers will receive a "medal". 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in men's, women's and juniors (18 and under, boys and girls) will receive a unique, one-of-a-kind award in the 5K and 10K. There is a special prize for the person who finds the egg and brings it back.
Cancellation Policy
There are NO REFUNDS. You also have to option of donating you the entry fee for a tax deductible donation.
Accommodations
The Tumbleweed Hotel in Cave Creek is offering $20 discount to participants. Please make sure to identify yourself as a "Cave Creek Trail Run participant" in order to receive the discount.
Registration is only online or in person during packet pick-up or day of. Registration will OPEN the beginning of the year. If you want to be notified of this, please drop us an email with your email address and we'll make sure to let you know. EMAIL RACE DIRECTOR
Pricing:
Now to 2/10 fee is $30
2/11 to 3/10 fee is $35
3/10 to 3/24 the fee is $40
For the procrastinators, the fee $45 after 3/24 - 3/25
Day of (3/26) fee is $50.
Super Easy Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up
TBD
Physical Race Address: 44029 N. Spur Cross Rd. Cave Creek Az., 85331
Awards Cancellation Policy
All finishers will receive a "medal". 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in men's, women's and juniors (18 and under, boys and girls) will receive a unique, one-of-a-kind award in the 5K and 10K. There is a special prize for the person who finds the egg and brings it back.
Cancellation Policy
There are NO REFUNDS. You also have to option of donating you the entry fee for a tax deductible donation.
Accommodations
The Tumbleweed Hotel in Cave Creek is offering $20 discount to participants. Please make sure to identify yourself as a "Cave Creek Trail Run participant" in order to receive the discount.
