Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs
APR
18
2026
50 miles
50 kilometers
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Event overview
The Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs are scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event is the 36th annual running of the race and takes place at Mountain Meadow Ranch in Christopher Creek, Arizona. The courses use maintained sections of the Highline Trail and remove the burn area of Hell's Gate. The route includes multiple stream crossings and vistas across the Mogollon Rim.
Courses and distances
- 50-mile: predominantly singletrack (about 86% singletrack), with more than 6,500 ft of climbing and multiple stream crossings.
- 50K: over 90% singletrack, with about 4,400 ft of climbing; it covers the same scenery as the 50-mile without the final 19 miles.
Registration for the event closes on Tuesday, April 14 (local time). The race starts and finishes at the 70-acre Mountain Meadow Ranch property in Christopher Creek. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
