Christiansen Trail Run - 14 miles
Updated
Saturday, January 2, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Phoenix (Mountain View Park - Phoenix Mountain Preserve). Distances: 14 miles. Entry from $70; the 14 miles goes from $70 to $80 after November 27.
Course and race notes
A challenging yet fun event for both the beginner and veteran alike.
First run in 1987, the Christiansen Trail Run was one of the earliest organized trail runs in Arizona. The race runs along Trail 100 from Mountain View Park to Dreamy Draw and back. Come enjoy the scenic City of Phoenix North Mountain Preserve.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 2
2027 · in 56 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
14 miles
Price
$70
Plus the platform's processing fee
14 miles goes up after Fri Nov 27 (in 20 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Opened Jan 4, 2026
Race day in Phoenix
Weather
64° / 43°F
Typical high and low for January 2, with a 12% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Airport, AZ (8.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:32 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is right at sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 1
Where to stay
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