Pirate 5K & 10K at Phoenix, AZ (16)

The Road Runner Sports Pancake Run is a long-standing Arizona tradition that combines fitness, community, and fun. Held each spring in Phoenix, it features fast, flat 5K and 10K courses ideal for runners of all levels. Participants can also take on the “Double Stack” challenge by running both races. After crossing the finish line, everyone celebrates with a fresh pancake breakfast served hot and ready.

PhoMo 50k

Welcome to the 3rd annual running of PhoMo 50K.Shadow Rock Church– 12861 N 8th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029Saturday Dec.12,2026 5:00 AM DescriptionThe course will NOT be marked, but participants will have GPX coordinates available to upload on their watch or smart phone. The designated trails in the Phoenix Mountain Preservers are generally well marked at each junction.Start time will be 7:00 a.m. and head lamp may be needed for the first half hour.The race will start and end at the Shadow Rock Church parking lot. Free parking at the church and a porta potty will available.This event is limited to 50 runners and crew and pacers are allowed at each accessible trailhead.We plan on having training runs leading up to the race. Please keep an eye out for those training runs on our Strava group pageWe also plan to have packet pick up and shake out run on Dec 10 at a location and time TBD. All participants will receive a commemorative PhoMo hat and other fun swag. Must sign up before 12/23/2026 in order to receive a hatEvent will take place rain or shine and absolutely NO credit or refunds for any cancelations. Your race credit from this year's Skull Krusher will not be transferable CourseThe course will take you throughout the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, starting and finishing at the base of Shaw Butte at Shadow Rock Church. The trails are rocky and often run-on technical terrain. About 5,500+ feet of elevation gain. There is very minimal shade, and most of the time you will be exposed with zero shade, so be prepared if the weather is warm Plan on aid stations at the top parking lot of Piestewa Peak TH and Dreamy Draw TH ramada area for both the out and back section. There will be water fountain and restrooms at these major trailheads: Dreamy Draw Trailhead, North Mountain Visitor Center and Piestewa Peak Dr. Other than that, you should carry all your calories and water at ALL times with you. Due to the distance between water and aid, it is recommended that you run with a hydration vest with ample amount of hydration. You are allowed crew access at the trailhead listed above and PACERS are allowed starting from Piestewa Peak TH.ResultsRunners will be manually timed and will need to check in with an aid station volunteer at Dreamy Draw both times.Finish LineTop male and female winner will be presented a free entry into Old Pueblo 50 miler 2027

Course Map

https://caltopo.com/m/DPN2BLNhttps://connect.garmin.com/app/course/493910816

Event's current local time: 1:53 AM MT

Registration Options

Online registration closes the Monday before the race. Late registration is available at either packet pickup location. Details are on the race website.

Description

The 50 Mile distance will follow the same route as the 50K but instead of turning around at Spur Cross Conservation Area, you’ll continue north past Spur Cross to explore the gorgeous Tonto National Forest backcountry. Runners will follow Trail 4 north, skirting the west side of Skull Mesa with Cave Creek just a few hundred feet west of the trail as you’ll cross through the beautiful Chalk Canyon on your way to Seven Springs. After receiving aid at Seven Springs, runners will head south past Cartwright Ranch and hop on the Cottonwood Trail which will eventually become the Maricopa Trail and follow this all the way back around the east side of Skull Mesa, passing through canyons and old abandoned campgrounds until you meet back up with Trail 4 at Cave Creek. The 50K and 35K courses feature some incredible single track including a trip out of Cave Creek Regional Park along the Maricopa Trail to Spur Cross Ranch and back, finishing with a loop through Cave Creek Regional Park. The 6K and 12K courses stay within Cave Creek Regional Park and features the Go John and new Quartz trail.

Cupless Events

In an effort to continually lessen our race footprint, we are expanding our cupless events to the Desert Runner Trail Series. We will have UltrAspire reusable cups available at registration and on race day or feel free to bring your own!

Event's current local time: 2:19 AM MT