Ultra Running Hub Cave Creek, AZ, United States · Saturday, February 6, 2027
Elephant Mountain 50 Mile
Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 976 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 56 | Michael Versteeg · 07:46:01 | Rebecca Lewandowski · 09:29:25 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 43 | Damon Chavez · 07:52:30 | Taelor Smith · 09:19:51 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 38 | Cordis Hall · 07:44:34 | Bailey Lange · 10:40:53 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 38 | Jon-Erik Jardine · 08:54:51 | Sherianne Little · 11:09:39 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 34 | Ryan Behunin · 08:18:00 | Genia McKnight · 11:05:04 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 54 | Brett Dubois · 08:09:38 | Kristina Pattison · 09:58:58 |
| 2020 | 50mi | 10 | Seth Rutt · 08:51:11 | Amy Rasor · 12:47:18 |
The field grew 30% between 2025 (43) and 2026 (56). 29% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Elephant Mountain 50 Mile is a trail race in Cave Creek, AZ, organized by Aravaipa Running. This 50-mile event, which is 80 kilometers long, has been run 7 times since 2020, with the most recent edition in 2026 seeing 56 finishers. The next edition is set for February 6, 2027.
With a field size larger than 55% of its 671 peer 50-mile races, Elephant Mountain offers a moderately sized competitive environment. The course takes runners out of Cave Creek Regional Park along the Maricopa Trail to Spur Cross Ranch and back, concluding with a loop within Cave Creek Regional Park itself.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.