A brutal, but beautiful journey through the Sonoran Desert
Overview
The Arizona Monster 300 is a 304-mile point-to-point ultra through the remote backcountry of Southern Arizona. Spanning across multiple days, this Destination Trail event traverses the subtropical Sonoran Desert — home to dramatic ecological diversity and intense seasonal contrasts. With over 41,000 feet of elevation gain and nearly all of the course on rugged singletrack, this multi-day journey tests runners’ endurance, grit, and respect for the land.
This is not a lottery event — registration is first-come, first-served.
Course
Point-to-point course across Southern Arizona
Route crosses iconic Sonoran desert and high-elevation mountain landscapes
304 miles (482 km) — 259.1 miles, ~84%, singletrack; 34 miles, ~10%, bike path; ~3%, paved road; 6 miles, ~2%, dirt road
Elevation Gain is 41,162 ft and loss is 42,463 ft
Logistics
Swag & Medals
7-day, fully supported 304-mile course
19 aid stations with food, hydration, and medical
Runner manual with detailed prep guidance
Custom swag and finisher award (details TBD)
Payment plan option for registration fees
Getting There
TBD
Policies
Race Policies
No lottery — open registration
Payment plan available
Refund/deferral policy not listed; check runner manual when released
170-hour time limit for full course completion (7 days, 2 hours)
Extreme endurance event; not suitable for unsupported runners
Land Acknowledgement
The Arizona Monster 300 traverses the ancestral lands of the Tohono O’odham, Pascua Yaqui, and other Indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert. We recognize and honor their enduring stewardship of this unique landscape and encourage all participants to treat the land with care and reverence.
About Destination Trail
Destination Trail is a world-renowned trail race organizer specializing in multi-day, adventure-driven ultramarathons across the most scenic, remote, and wild landscapes in the United States. Founded in 2013 by professional ultrarunner Candice Burt, the company has earned international acclaim for its signature Triple Crown of 200s — the Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240 — as well as its expansion into even more ambitious terrain, like the upcoming 300-mile AZ Monster.
Every Destination Trail event is built on years of hands-on expertise, trail-tested logistics, and a deep passion for creating transformational endurance experiences. The organization is staffed entirely by experienced ultrarunners, including Race Director and President Garrett Froelich, Medical Director Brian Wilford, and a dedicated team who have all either run or volunteered at 200+ mile events. Their intimate knowledge of long-distance racing shapes every detail of the runner experience; from aid station nutrition to gear requirements and emergency response protocols.
More than just a race company, Destination Trail is a movement built around exploration, resilience, and human connection. Their events are as much about self-discovery and nature immersion as they are about miles and medals. For runners looking to go beyond the limits of traditional ultrarunning, Destination Trail delivers the ultimate frontier.
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Disclaimer
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