PhoMo 50K
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About the race
PhoMo 50K is a trail race in Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for December 12, 2026 and organized by GhostHead Productions. The event starts and finishes at the Shadow Rock Church parking lot at 12861 N 8th Ave, with free parking and a porta potty on site.
The course runs through the Phoenix Mountain Preserves and will not be marked. Participants will be provided GPX coordinates to upload to a watch or smartphone; designated preserve trails are generally marked at junctions. Terrain is rocky and often technical, with about 5,500+ feet of elevation gain and very limited shade. Runners should be prepared to carry water and calories at all times and are advised to use a hydration vest due to long distances between water sources.
Planned aid stations include the top parking lot of Piestewa Peak trailhead and the Dreamy Draw trailhead ramada for both out and back sections. Water fountains and restrooms are available at Dreamy Draw Trailhead, North Mountain Visitor Center, and Piestewa Peak Drive. Crew access is allowed at listed trailheads and pacers are permitted from accessible trailheads.
The event is limited to 50 runners and crew. Training runs are planned prior to the race and a packet pick up and shake out run is planned for December 10 at a location and time to be determined. All participants receive a commemorative PhoMo hat and other swag if registered before December 23, 2026. The event takes place rain or shine and there are no credits or refunds for cancellations. Results are manually timed and require check in with an aid station volunteer at Dreamy Draw on both passes. Prize entries are offered to top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
