Estrella Mountain Trail Fest
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 7:15 AM, in Goodyear (Estrella Mountain Regional Park). Distances: 5K, 10K, 9.3 miles, Half marathon. Entry from $45 to $90; the 9.3 miles goes from $65 to $75 after November 22.
Course and race notes
Welcome to the annual Estrella Mountain Trail Fest.
All events will Start and Finish at Desert Rose trail head. Desert Rose Trail Head is located behind the Phoenix Racetrack. The routes run through and around the Estrella Mountain Regional Park range.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
7:15 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K10K9.3 milesHalf marathon
Price
$45 to $90
Plus the platform's processing fee
9.3 miles goes up after Sun Nov 22 (in 15 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Opened Dec 19, 2025
Race day in Goodyear
Weather
64° / 42°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 13% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Litchfield Park, AZ (9.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:23 AM – 5:22 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:15 AM start is 8 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.