Wickenburg's Wild West Run

Wickenburg's Wild West Run

Giddy-on-up to the Annual Wickenburg's Wild West Run! Cinch up your shoes, secure your hat, and come run (or walk!) through Arizona's most western town.

Race Location

• Starting Point: All runs will start at Vulture City Ghost Town.
• Ghost Town Experience: You will have an opportunity to run through the Ghost Town.
• Course Type: All runs are out and back along Vulture Mine Rd.
• Scenic Views: The route will have desert views with mountains in the distance.

Running Route

• Viewpoints: Running South along Vulture Mine Rd until you reach the turnaround gives participants a picturesque view of Wickenburg.
• Beauty: You won't find a more beautiful run in all of Arizona.
• Fun Factor: Enjoy your run! And yes! You can run in your spurs: just don't squat.

Course Information

Here is what you can expect on the new route. For elevation charts, please click on the Course tab from the menu.

• Surface: Compacted dirt on the side of the road along Vulture Mine Rd.
• Runners' Safety: Runners are to run on the same side of the road going out and coming back.
• Road Rules: Runners will never and should not cross the road at any time during the run.

Water Stations

• Locations: We will have a water station at each turnaround point:
• 5K: Water station at 1.55 miles.
• 10K: Water stations at 1.55 & 3.1 miles.
• Half Marathon: Water stations at 1.55, 3.1, 4.65, and 6.55 miles.

Event Details and Schedule

• Registration: Race-day registration and packet pickup begins at 5:45 a.m.
• Packet Contents: Packets include a t-shirt and a race bib with timing chip.
• Arrival: Please be sure to arrive early to be ready for your race start.

Race Schedule

• Half Marathon: 6:30 a.m.
• 15K: 6:45 a.m.
• 10K: 7:00 a.m.
• 5K: 7:15 a.m.
• Kids Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.

Event T-shirts

T-shirt guaranteed if you register before or on 3/29/2027. Registrations after 3/29/27 will be upon availability.

Race Timing

The races will be timed using chip timing. All chips will be distributed race morning with the bibs. Chips are disposable and are attached to the bibs worn throughout the race.

Kids Fun Run

The Kids Fun Run is for children 10 and under. Each participant will receive a shirt and a participation medal. The route will be one loop around the Vulture Ghost Town, about .25 of a mile.

Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top finishers of the 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon in each age bracket, male and female.

Best Dressed West Outfits

Prizes will be given for the Best Dressed of the West outfits, so don't forget your hat, your 'stache, your spurs, and your chaps, 'cuz you might make off with the loot.

Pets

Unfortunately, we are unable to allow pets on the course at this time.

Strollers

Strollers are allowed on the course. However, we ask that you line up towards the back of the start line to ensure everyone's safety.

More Information

For more details about the race, visit the official race page.