Mountain to Fountain
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Event
The Mountain to Fountain is a road race in Fountain Hills, Arizona on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The event offers two distances:
- 15K
- 5K
The race finishes at Fountain Park, 12645 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ. Courses are USATF certified and live tracking is available on race day.
Course and race details
The 15K is a point-to-point route that starts at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, runs through Fountain Hills and finishes at Fountain Park. The 15K distance is 9.4 miles with a total elevation gain of 297 feet and a maximum elevation of 1,964 feet. Aid stations with water and portable restrooms are located at miles 2.25, 4.15, 6, 7.8 and at the finish. The 15K has a 2.5 hour time limit and a team competition where the top four finishers count toward team scoring; eligible teams must have at least four finishers within the time limit.
The 5K is a two-lap course around Fountain Park starting on Saguaro Blvd. The distance is 3.1 miles with a total elevation gain of 242 feet and a maximum elevation of 1,623 feet. Water and restrooms are available at the finish and when runners pass the finish after lap 1. Registered participants receive a t-shirt (subject to order deadline), a finisher medal, bib number, access to the finish-line expo, post-race food, and one beer for those 21 and older. Awards are given to top overall finishers and by age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.