Mountain to Fountain
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Mountain To Fountain
Mountain To Fountain is a road race event in Fountain Hills, Arizona, offering two course options: a point-to-point 15K and a two-lap 5K around Fountain Park. Courses are USATF certified and the 15K starts at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and finishes at Fountain Park.
The 15K route passes through the Sonoran Desert and the Town of Fountain Hills and includes multiple water stations along the course and at the finish. The event publishes course statistics such as total elevation gain, maximum elevation, and a 2.5 hour time limit for the 15K. The 5K course uses roads around the lake at Fountain Park and has a 1.5 hour time limit.
Distances:
- 15K point-to-point from McDowell Mountain Regional Park to Fountain Park
- 5K two laps around Fountain Park lake
Event services include shuttle transport to the 15K start, aid stations with water and portable restrooms, gear check at the start, and a finish line expo. Registered participants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, post-race food, and one beer for those 21 and older, subject to availability. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to top three in several age groups. The 15K also features team categories where the top four finishers score toward team prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.