Saguaro Showdown

Event Details

The Saguaro Showdown takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ. Races start at 8:00 AM and continue every hour thereafter. Join us for laps where Runners will tackle a 4.1667 mile loop and Ruckers will take on a 2.3 mile loop.

Race Format

This is a last-person-standing race where only one Runner and one Rucker will emerge victorious. Each participant must complete their loop within one hour to stay in the race. At designated times, new races will start and runners must be in the corral when the next race begins.

Special Rules

If no one completes the race, all participants who reach 24 hours are tied for first place. Fundraising options are also available for participants who wish to waive their registration fee by raising funds.

Registration Fees

• Run Event Registration: $147.67 ($176.50 after Jul 31)
• Ruck Event Registration: $147.67 ($176.50 after Jul 31)
• Backyard 24 Registration: $118.83 ($147.67 after Jul 31)