14 running, ultra, cycling, and other events in Mesa, Arizona

Every finisher will receive a custom medal!

The Race will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at Skyline Aquatic Center, located at 845 S Crismon Rd. Mesa, AZ 85208 on Crismon and Southern. The triathlon will consist of a 400 meter swim, 12 mile bike ride a 5km run. It is intended to be a safe and fun event for seasoned and first-time triathletes alike.

You also have the option to register for the Duathlon, Relay, or Kids Splash n Dash to include the kids.

Packet Pickup Info

NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP - If you or a friend/family are unable to pickup on the dates/times listed below you will need to have your bib mailed to you.

Location: TBD in Mesa/Tempe

Dates: Wednesday September 23rd and Thursday September 24th

Times: TBD

You may have someone else pickup your packet but waivers must be signed and they will need your confirmation information

Each participant will enjoy a custom t-shirt to remember the day they completed the race. Participants must register before September 1st to guarantee a shirt. Participants registered after September 1st may not receive a shirt.

Event details and schedule

Don't forget to bring:

Race bib, Bike helmet, Goggles, your bike and shoes!

Packet Pickup Info

NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP - If you or a friend/family are unable to pickup on the dates/times listed below you will need to have your bib mailed to you (this is selected in registration).

Location: TBD Mesa/Tempe

Dates: Wednesday September 23rd and Thursday September 24th

Times: TBD

You may have someone else pickup your packet but waivers must be signed and they will need your confirmation information

Sprint Triathlon start time 6:30 am.

Timing chip pick up only 5:15 - 6:00 am (MUST BRING BIB from Packet Pickup)

THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP

Pre-race meeting will be at 6:15 am in the pool area.

Duathlon start time 6:30 am, at North West corner of Transition Area after pre-race meeting.

Kids Splash-N-Dash start time 9:00 am.

You can park in the main parking lot of Skyline High school. We highly recommend carpooling.

Transition area will be just outside of the aquatics center and the finish line will be on the track.

Arizona's Original Thanksgiving Day Community Race Event!

Join us for the 58th Annual Mesa Turkey Trot - the original Turkey Trot Run event in Arizona that focuses on a family atmosphere! The 10K and 5K are professionally timed. A One Mile Fun Run is also offered as a warm-up and a chance for families to run together before the main events. The 10K and 5K are run on the roads around Red Mountain Park in East Mesa, AZ, finishing in the parking lot.

Race proceeds benefit the Mesa Sertoma Club

Please do not wait until the last minute to register.

No exceptions will be given when the race sells out.

EVENT TIMELINE

1 Mile Start - 8am

10K Start - 8:20am

5K Start - 8:40am

Medical Wilderness Adventure Race (MedWAR)

MedWAR Arizona is back and returning to the desert! The race features a refreshed format that blends trail running at Usery Mountain Regional Park with high-pressure medical and wilderness challenges that reward clear thinking as much as physical endurance. Teams of four will move across rugged Sonoran terrain while tackling realistic wilderness and resuscitation scenarios along the way, emphasizing teamwork, decision making, and performance under stress. Each team must successfully complete and demonstrate the required tasks before advancing.

This is an unassisted race with no support crew. Medical training is not required, though teams with wilderness or medical experience will be better prepared.

If you are looking for a meaningful challenge, want to compete alongside friends, and are ready to test your ability to think and act when the stakes rise, MedWAR Arizona is waiting!

Event details and schedule

See our webpage for gear list and more information:

www.medwar.org/arizona

https://medracephoenix.com/

Email us any time at [email protected]

Brief Description: MedWAR Arizona returns with a refreshed format that combines trail running at Usery Mountain Regional Park with realistic wilderness and medical challenges that test both physical endurance and clear decision making. Teams of four navigate rugged Sonoran terrain and complete high pressure scenario based tasks, advancing only after each challenge is successfully performed in this unassisted race. If you are looking to compete alongside friends and prove you can think and act when the stakes rise, MedWAR Arizona is waiting.

Brief Registration Info: Grab 3 of your friends, coworkers, movie stars, firefighters or athletes and put together your best 4 person team!

Race Format: Trail run through the beautiful Usery Mountain Park with multiple hands-on medical scenarios.

What's Included: Event shirt, Race admission, Post-race celebration event, CME credits, Give-aways

What's included continued: Awesome Swag bag, Trophies and prizes for top teams, and most importantly; Bragging rights !

Event shirt detail: Highly sought after custom-designed Arizona MedWAR cotton blend T-Shirt. Select Size at registration

Cancellation/Substitution Policy: Racers can be substituted anytime before the race begins. However, racers substituting after 2 weeks before the race date will likely have the original racer's T-shirt size. Refunds (less Active.com's fee) are available before 2 weeks prior to the race day. After this date cancellations will have 50% of fees applied to a future race.

Brief description of venue: Usery Mountain Regional Park sits on the edge of the Superstition foothills and offers sweeping desert views, winding singletrack, and a rugged backdrop of saguaros and rock outcrops. The terrain mixes runnable trails with technical sections that keep racers engaged, and the open desert landscape gives the event a true wilderness feel while still being easily accessible from Phoenix.

Link to venue's webpage: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/usery-mountain-regional-park/

Driving Directions:

Usery Mountain Regional Park

3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.

Mesa, AZ 85207

Parking Information: Parking is available on site. There is a $10/car fee, so carpooling is encouraged!

Tentative schedule: be prepared for an around 8a start time and a half day of adventure and learning.

Required Team Equipment:

Ink pen for map and passbook.

Wilderness medical and survival kit.

CPR face mask.

Required Individual Equipment:

Sunscreen.

Whistle.

Food, water, and the ability to carry 2 liters.

A sense of adventure.