5 K Trail Run/Walk starts at 7:15am
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. You will be running mainly within Spur Cross Conservation Area, land in which 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 finally down through Cave Creek (yes, the actual creek). You will go up and over hills and down them too, over loose rock and stiff ones and yes, cactus as well, so don't forget your comb and tweezers. Keep an eye out for an egg. There will be one egg out on the each course. Whoever finds it and brings it back will receive a special prize. All of your sweating, heavy breathing and rewarding smiles, is in the name of saving Open Space. With your participation you will help ensure it remains as Open Space forever, and we sincerely thank you for caring.
PLEASE NOTE: The ONLY water stop is approximately 1.6 miles into the course. Please plan accordingly. It could be quite warm so we are advising that you carry you own water so you can stay properly hydrated.
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. You will be running mainly within Spur Cross Conservation Area, land in which 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 finally down through Cave Creek (yes, the actual creek). You will go up and over hills and down them too, over loose rock and stiff ones and yes, cactus as well, so don't forget your comb and tweezers. Keep an eye out for an egg. There will be one egg out on the each course. Whoever finds it and brings it back will receive a special prize. All of your sweating, heavy breathing and rewarding smiles, is in the name of saving Open Space. With your participation you will help ensure it remains as Open Space forever, and we sincerely thank you for caring.
PLEASE NOTE: The ONLY water stop is approximately 1.6 miles into the course. Please plan accordingly. It could be quite warm so we are advising that you carry you own water so you can stay properly hydrated.
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
All finishers will receive a "medal". 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in men's, women's and juniors (15 and younger) will receive a unique, one-of-a-kind award in the 5K and 10K. There is a special prize for the person who finds and brings the egg 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
All finishers will receive a "medal". 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in men's, women's and juniors (15 and younger) will receive a unique, one-of-a-kind award in the 5K and 10K. There is a special prize for the person who finds and brings the egg 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.
