Black Canyon
· starts 6:00 AM
Mayer, AZ
Black Canyon is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Mayer, Arizona. The next edition is on Sunday, February 14, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 7,999 ft (2,438 m); measured from its course file, it's 5,459 ft (1,664 m). It starts at 3,988 ft (1,216 m) above sea level. Its high point is 4,189 ft (1,277 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Golden Ticket race for the Western States 100 and a Western States 100 qualifier. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on June 1, 2025. The field is about 350 runners.
There are 18 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Arizona. Black Canyon climbs about 129 ft a mile (24 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Black Canyon
When is Black Canyon 2027?
Black Canyon 2027 is on Sunday, February 14, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM local time.
Where is Black Canyon?
Black Canyon is held in Mayer, Arizona.
How long is Black Canyon?
Black Canyon is 62 miles (100 km).
How much elevation gain does Black Canyon have?
Black Canyon has 7,999 ft (2,438 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Black Canyon a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Black Canyon is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Black Canyon?
Entry to Black Canyon is by lottery. Registration opened on June 1, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Black Canyon?
Around Black Canyon's date, the day's high is typically about 55°F (13°C) and the low about 34°F (1°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Black Canyon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Black Canyon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Black Canyon?
Black Canyon climbs about 129 ft a mile (24 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Arizona?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Arizona include Pass Mountain (November 14, 2026), Fat Ox (November 20, 2026) and Colossal-Vail 50/50 (December 5, 2026).
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- AZT Oracle Rumble 50 Mile · Jan 30, 2027
- Elephant Mountain 50 Miler · Feb 6, 2027
- Old Pueblo Endurance Runs 50 Mile · Mar 6, 2027
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