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.  

 

We have a new location for this 2026 the route is an out-and-back course beginning at Vulture City Ghost Town.  This will be a spooky run. 

All runs will start the Vulture City Ghost Town.  You will have an opportunity to run through the Ghost Town.  All runs are out and back along Vulture Mine Rd.

The route will have desert views with mountains views at the distance.

Running South along Vulture Mine Rd until you reach the turnaround gives participants a picturesque view of Wickenburg and its surrounding beauty.  You won't find a more beautiful run in all of Arizona.  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.

Course Information on all distances- Compacted dirt on the side of the road along Vulture Mine Rd. Runners are to run on the same side of the road going out and coming back.  Runners will never and should not cross the road at any time during the run. 

 

Why the move? Over the years traffic along Vulture Mid Rd has increased and our participants safety is our primary concern.  With traffic increasing and running on the side of the road is a big risk that we don't for our participants to have. 

At our new location traffic is very minimal to no traffic which is a lot for safer for all our participants. 

Water Stations 

We will have a water station at each turn around point;  

5k at 1.55 

10k at 1.55 & 3.1

15K at 1.55, 3.1 and 4.65

Half Marathon 1.55, 3.1, 4.65, 6.55

If you are running 10K and above, you will run by each water station twice. 

Event Details and Schedule

Race Information

Race-day registration and packet pickup begins at 5:30 a.m. Packets includes t-shirt, and a race bib with timing chip. Shirt sizes are only guaranteed to runners who pre-register. A limited quantity of shirts will be available to race-day registrants.

Race Morning

Please be sure to arrive early so you are ready to go with your bib/timing chip when your race starts.

HM 6:30am

15K 6:45am

10K 7:00am

5K 7:15am

Kids Fun Run 9:30am

Event T-shirs

T-shirt guaranteed if you register before or on 4/25/2026.  Registrations after 4/25 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. Mats at the finish line will record the finishing time for each chip. To ensure accurate timing and tracking during the race, please attach the bib to the front of your shirt or shorts.

Kids Fun Run - 9:30am

The Kids Fun Run 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. 

Awards

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

5K and 10K Awards

14 and Under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 60-69, 70+

15K Awards

19 and Under, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Half Marathon Awards 

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

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 the safety of all involved.

 

 

Race day instructions

Event Schedule

• 5:45 am Half Marathon only Bib pickup opens

• 6:15 am HM & 15K only bib pick up 

• 6:25 am 15K and 10K bib pick up

• 6:30 am Half Marathon starts

• 6:45 am 15K Starts

• 6:45am 5K bib pick up starts

• 7:00 10K Starts

• 7:15 am 5K Starts

• 815 am Awards

• 9:30 am 1Mi Kids Fun Run

• 1100 am All courses close

Parking

There will be plenty of parking at Arena.

Course Map

All routes are out and back.  Please run on the right side of the road at all times, you should not cross the road at any time.

Please pay attention for the signage on where to make a U- Turn. Click HERE to view routes

Water Stations

We will have water stations at the approximate mileage.  You will run by each station 2 times.

• 5K at 1.55

• 10K at 1.55 & 3.1

• 15K at 1.55, 3.1 and 4.65

• Half Marathon 1.55, 3.1, 4.65, 6.55

• If you are running 10K and above you will run by each water station twice. 

Bathrooms

There will be bathrooms at the start/finish line and a bathroom at the 10K turn around

Awards

You must be present to receive your award.   Awards will be giving proximate at 8:15am and will start with 5K, follow by the 10K, 15K and finish with the HM.  You must be present to get award. 

T-shirts

Each participant will get the t-shirt size selected. Any exchanges will be done after the event upon availability. 

Bib Number

To get an accurate result please wear your bib in front and over any layer of clothing.  See image. 

 

 

5K: T-Shirt

10K: T-Shirt

15K: T-Shirt

Half Marathon: T-Shirt

Kids' Fun Run: T-Shirt