Mountain to Fountain
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Event overview
The Mountain to Fountain is a road race held in Fountain Hills, Arizona on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 15K and a 5K. The 15K is a point-to-point course that starts at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and finishes at Fountain Park. Courses are USATF certified. Registration fees vary by date and are published in tiers; race shirts are guaranteed if ordered by mid-February. Registration closes on March 21.
Race details
- Distances
- 15K
- 5K
The 15K covers 9.4 miles with about 297 feet of total elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 1,964 feet. The 15K has a 2.5 hour time limit. Water stations and portable restrooms are provided at approximately mile 2.25, mile 4.15, mile 6, mile 7.8, and at the finish. The 15K team competition requires at least four runners; the top four finishers count toward the team score and at least four scoring members must finish within the time limit to be eligible. Team categories include open, master, mixed, and biggest team. Registered participants receive a t-shirt (subject to availability after the deadline), finisher medal, bib, access to the finish-line expo, post-race food, and one beer for those 21 and older. Awards are given to top overall finishers and to age-group top-three places. Live tracking is available on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.