Mountain to Fountain
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Mountain to Fountain : event overview
The Mountain to Fountain is a road race in Fountain Hills, Arizona held on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The event includes two distances and finishes at Fountain Park after a course through parts of Fountain Hills.
- 15K - Point-to-point from McDowell Mountain Regional Park to Fountain Park.
- 5K - Two-lap route around Fountain Park on Saguaro Blvd and El Lago Blvd.
Course details, logistics and awards
Both courses are USATF certified. The 15K is listed as 9.4 miles with about 297 feet of total elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 1,964 feet. Aid stations with water and portable restrooms are placed at Miles 2.25, 4.15, 6, 7.8 and at the finish. The 15K has a 2.5 hour time limit.
The 5K is 3.1 miles with about 242 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 1,623 feet. Water and restrooms are available at the finish and on the lap.
Packet pickup is scheduled the weekend before the race at local locations. Registered participants receive a 50/50 blend t-shirt (if ordered by the deadline), a finisher medal, a bib, access to the finish-line expo, post-race food and one beer for those 21 and over. Awards are given to the top three overall men and women and to top three in standard age groups. The 15K offers a team competition; teams must have at least four finishers and use the top four finishers for scoring. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
