Javelina Jundred 100 Mile Endurance Run

McDowell Mountain Regional Park has over 50 miles of trails through beautiful desert scenery. This 21,099-acre regional park is located four miles north of Fountain Hills. Wildlife sightings are common; look for deer, javelina, coyotes and a multitude of bird species around the three ponds in the park. A couple of trails are less than a mile long; several are one to four miles; and the popular Pemberton Trail is 15.3 miles. Elevations rise from 1,600 feet to 3,000 feet at the base of the McDowell Mountains. The entire park faces the Four Peaks, Weaver’s Needle and Superstition Mountains and provides awesome views. Whether you’re going for a short stroll or looking for a challenge, you’ll enjoy the trails and the vistas.

The Javelina Jundred will take place at the Pemberton Trailhead at McDowell Mountain Regional Park north of Fountain Hills, Arizona. The 100 Mile distance will be comprised of one loop that incorporates the Escondido Trail on the far East Side of the park and four full loops on the popular Pemberton, Shallmo, and Cinch Trails. The course is open and exposed with little to no shade. When the sun drops behind the McDowell Mountains, the temperatures can go from 80 degrees to 50 degrees within an hour, turning your sweat drenched clothing into a cooling suit.