Mountain to Fountain
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Event
The Mountain to Fountain is a road race in Fountain Hills, Arizona held on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The event offers two distances:
- 15K - 9.4 miles
- 5K - 3.1 miles
Courses are USATF certified. The 15K is a point-to-point route that starts at McDowell Mountain Regional Park and finishes at Fountain Park (12645 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ). The 5K is run as two laps around Fountain Park.
Course and logistics
The 15K shows a total elevation gain of 297 feet and a maximum elevation of 1,964 feet. The 5K lists a total elevation gain of 242 feet and a maximum elevation of 1,623 feet. The 15K has water stations and portable restrooms at Mile 2.25, Mile 4.15, Mile 6, Mile 7.8, and the finish. The 5K has water and restrooms at the finish line and available as runners pass for lap 1. Shuttles transport runners to the 15K start.
The 15K has a 2.5 hour course limit and the 5K has a 1.5 hour limit. The 15K includes a team competition (teams of four or more; top four finishers score) with categories for open, master, mixed, and biggest team. Registered participants receive a t-shirt (if ordered by 2/14), finisher medal, bib, expo access, post-race food, and one beer for 21+. Live tracking is available on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.