Hosted to support art, clubs, and sports in the White Mountains, the High Mountain Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k is a popular race amongst recreational and competitive runners of all ages, and the perfect race for those in-need of reprieve from the summer heat. Surrounded by emphatic cedar trees and pine trees, this unique half marathon destination provides runners with spectacular views of the White Mountains while also offering a taste of the lakeside toward the end; It’s one of the most scenic mountain resort towns in the southwest of Arizona!
High Mountain Half Marathon 10K & 5K
August 3, 2024
Lakeside
Road
Ready to sign up?
100-500
Extremely Difficult
Park Run
High: 80°
/ Low: 52°
A point-to-point race course, this race, beginning at 1200 W White Mountain Blvd., will take runners down Porter Mountain via Elmer’s Way before reaching Pinetop/Lakeside. Once reached, it’s off to the finish line at the Blue RIdge High School track. With a small elevation gain of just under 400 feet, this race is challenging yet approachable for all fitness levels. It’s important to note, however, that the altitude alone may result in an extra challenging race, sitting at 7000-8000 feet for its entirety. With a time limit of four (4) hours, this race is a walker-friendly event; though you might need to power walk to make the cut-off! To be prepared before the race, the following are both the cut-off checkpoints and aid station mileage: Mile 2 (must reach by 6:36 am), 4(must reach by 7:13 am), 6(must reach by 7:49 am), 8(must reach by 8:26 am), 10(must reach by 9:06 am), 12(must reach by 9:39 am). Notably, the race begins at 6:00 am sharp!
Overview
Hosted to support art, clubs, and sports in the White Mountains, the High Mountain Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k is a popular race amongst recreational and competitive runners of all ages, and the perfect race for those in-need of reprieve from the summer heat. Surrounded by emphatic cedar trees and pine trees, this unique half marathon destination provides runners with spectacular views of the White Mountains while also offering a taste of the lakeside toward the end; It’s one of the most scenic mountain resort towns in the southwest of Arizona!
Course Description
A point-to-point race course, this race, beginning at 1200 W White Mountain Blvd., will take runners down Porter Mountain via Elmer’s Way before reaching Pinetop/Lakeside. Once reached, it’s off to the finish line at the Blue RIdge High School track. With a small elevation gain of just under 400 feet, this race is challenging yet approachable for all fitness levels. It’s important to note, however, that the altitude alone may result in an extra challenging race, sitting at 7000-8000 feet for its entirety. With a time limit of four (4) hours, this race is a walker-friendly event; though you might need to power walk to make the cut-off! To be prepared before the race, the following are both the cut-off checkpoints and aid station mileage: Mile 2 (must reach by 6:36 am), 4(must reach by 7:13 am), 6(must reach by 7:49 am), 8(must reach by 8:26 am), 10(must reach by 9:06 am), 12(must reach by 9:39 am). Notably, the race begins at 6:00 am sharp!
