Payson, AZ, Arizona, United States · usually mid September (date TBC)
100 mi
Mogollon Monster 100
162 km Distance
4,846 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 30 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 38 hours
14:04 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. More forgiving than 68% of 100 mi races. Measured against 44 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~141 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 31°C
Night low 15°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1349 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100mi | 141 | Andrew Chrysler · 21:26:35 | Moriah Carty · 27:45:00 |
| 2025 | 100mi | 128 | Jeremy Humphrey · 21:07:51 | Colleen Moffatt · 27:52:30 |
| 2024 | 100mi | 106 | Kilian Korth · 22:37:25 | Teresa Shiflett · 29:28:34 |
| 2023 | 106mi | 67 | Peter Mortimer · 22:31:59 | Megan Eckert · 24:42:24 |
| 2022 | 106mi | 108 | Carlos Ruibal · 22:48:52 | Leora Wallace · 29:48:26 |
| 2021 | 106mi | 88 | Jeffrey Browning · 20:52:07 | Sarah Ostaszewski · 27:55:43 |
| 2019 | 106mi | 77 | Nathan Moody · 21:33:04 | Elle Spacek · 27:24:29 |
| 2018 | 106mi | 68 | Joe Laue · 22:49:13 | Angela Shartel · 26:11:17 |
| 2017 | 106mi | 58 | Michael Versteeg · 20:13:07 | Adela Salt · 27:45:43 |
| 2016 | 106mi | 33 | Andy Pearson · 23:16:31 | Veronica Rudolphi · 26:04:46 |
The field grew 10% between 2025 (128) and 2026 (141). 12% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 162 km of mountain with 4,846 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 162 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,846 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 38 h limit puts you out there after dark.
About
A tough mountain 100-miler through Arizona's Mogollon Rim country.
Highlights
- Arizona backcountry
- Rim country terrain
- Challenging course
Similar races
Other 100 mi mountain ultras, closest in distance first.