Crown King Scramble

MAR

20

2027

Point-to-point 50 km trail from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, AZ, moving from desert to high-elevation forest with aid stations, chip timing and a post-race barbecue.

Sat 20 Mar 2027

Lake Pleasant, Arizona

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31 miles 50 kilometers

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About the race

The Crown King Scramble on March 20, 2027 is a point-to-point trail footrace covering 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Lake Pleasant Regional Park to the Crown King Saloon in Crown King, Arizona. The course runs from the shore of Lake Pleasant through Sonoran Desert terrain into the ponderosa pines of the Bradshaw Mountains.

The route moves through several climate zones and changes in surface: the first half follows rolling, smooth dirt forest roads, while the back half follows rough four-wheel-drive jeep trail that climbs steeply into the mountains. The course rises from about 1,700 feet elevation to over 6,500 feet, with a total elevation gain of 6,828 feet and a final descent into Crown King.

There are five staffed aid stations on course supplying water, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Hydrate), fruit, and sweet and salty snacks; aid station locations include Cow Creek, French Creek (drop bags), Silver Mountain, Fort Misery, and Oro Belle. The event is cupless, so participants must carry their own drinking container. Drop bags are permitted only at French Creek and at the finish. Crews and pacers are not allowed on course. One-way shuttle service from the finish to the start is offered when space is available.

Chip timing and live race splits are provided. Medical teams from MedStar Solutions will operate mobile units on course and at the finish. Awards are given to top finishers by gender and age category, and all finishers receive a custom finisher award. A post-race barbecue is included with entry and beer is available for purchase at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.