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. Following an out-and-back course beginning at Sunset Park, the race takes a gradually descending path east until reaching the 5K turnaround. Heading south and with …
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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. Following an out-and-back course beginning at Sunset Park, the race takes a gradually descending path east until reaching the 5K turnaround. Heading south and with the majestic Vulture Peak off in the distance, 10K and half marathon runners face a gradual climb in elevation until reaching their respective turnaround points. 10k participants turn around just beyond Wickenburg’s Los Caballeros Golf Course, while half-marathon runners continue through Wickenburg’s scenic terrain and gently rolling hills for another 3.45 miles before turning back. Having gradually ascended above the town, 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!
Wickenburg’s Wild West Run is hosted by Champions of Wickenburg Youth (COWY), a 501(c)3, charitable, non-profit organization.
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6 Miles of Climbing in the Desert
The volunteers and organization were great for a small race. Age category winners received recognition and medals. The course was an out and back, first a short downhill, then a … MORE
The volunteers and organization were great for a small race. Age category winners received recognition and medals. The course was an out and back, first a short downhill, then a 6-mile climb. I felt like we were never going to stop climbing until we did. Then it felt like we were sailing downhill. The last little climb to the finish line was challenging. Overall, a great race that I would recommend!
Great volunteers!
This is a small, small-town race, but the volunteers and support were fantastic! As a slower runner, I was the last person on the course. Every aid station waited for … MORE
This is a small, small-town race, but the volunteers and support were fantastic! As a slower runner, I was the last person on the course. Every aid station waited for me and they still had water!! The scenery was very pretty (I had lots of time to enjoy it!)