Estrella Mountain Trail Fest
About this race
Welcome to the annual Estrella Mountain Trail Fest. All events will Start and Finish at Desert Rose trail head. Desert Rose Trail Head is located behind the Phoenix Racetrack.
The routes run through and around the Estrella Mountain Regional Park range. All courses are trail runs and have scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Event Schedule
6:00 am Park opens
6:00 am Registration/Bib pick up opens for Half Marathon Only
6:30 am Registration/Bib pick up opens for 10K
7:15 am Half Marathon Race starts
7:45 am 10K Starts
7:45 am Registration/Bib pick up opens for 5K
8:45 am 5K Starts
10:00 am 5K and 10K Course closes
11:30 am Half Marathon course closes
Half Marathon
The half marathon starts at the Estrella Mountain competitor track and will finish at the competitor track. The route will run across Estrella Mountain loop around on Coldwater Trail and run back to the competitor track.
We will have water stations along the course. There is a 4-hour time limit for the Half Marathon.
10K
The 10K starts at the Estrella Mountain competitor track and shares the finish line with the half marathon and the 5K run. This is a 10K trail run that runs through the Estrella Mountain Regional Park. You will be able to hydrate at along the course.
5K
The 5K starts at the Desert Rose Trail head. The trail shares many scenic views of the surrounding mountains. You will have a hydration station around mile 2.
Swag
We want to make sure you can show off your accomplishment, so we have put together great swag for the event. Register before 12/5/2026 to guarantee your swag.
Half Marathon and Challenge will get finisher medal, finisher shirt and a pair of WrightSocks.
10K will get finisher medal, finisher shirt and a pair of WrightSocks.
5K will get finisher medal and finisher shirt
Finisher shirt will be given after you cross the finish line.
Recovery Tent
Half marathon, 10K and Challenge finishers will have access to the Recovery Tent where you can use our compression legs to help you recover.
Finish Line
At the finish line we will have water, Gatorade, some fruit and snacks along with some fun music to celebrate your accomplishment and more.
Awards
Overall awards - Top 3 male and female for the Half Marathon, 10k and 5K
Half Marathon
Age group awards for top 3 male and to 3 female in the following age groups
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over
10K
Age group awards for 1st male and 1st female in the following age groups
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over
5K
Age group awards for 1st male and 1st female in the following age groups
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over
10K/5K Challenge
Award to top male and female
Pick your distance
Trail running
Estrella Half Marathon
Start Location: Competitive Track at Estrella Mountain Regional Park Next to Phoenix Raceway Estrella Mountain Regional Park has a $10.00 fee per car. Half Marathon Event Schedule: 6:00 am Park opens 6:00 am Registration/Bib pickup opens at Finish line 7:15 am Half Marathon Race starts 11:30 am Route closes VIP Access: Half marathon finishers will have access to the VIP area after finishing where we will have cold drinks, fruit, snacks and food for you to enjoy. Half Marathon Course Information: Participants will have 4.0 hours to finish the course. The course consists of a trail run with a series of climbs and descents. Aid Stations: We strongly recommend for all participants to run with a hydration backpack. Water stations do not have cups. Your safety is our priority, we will have multiple aid stations. Half Marathon Aid Stations: We will have water
Estrella 10K
Start Location: Competitive Track at Estrella Regional Park Next to Phoenix Raceway Estrella Mountain Regional Park has a $10.00 fee per car. Event Schedule: 6:00 am Park opens 6:30 am Registration/Bib pickup opens at Finish line 7:45 am 10K Race starts 10:00 am Route closes Medals and shirts are finisher items. These will be given at the finish line. VIP Access: 10K finishers will have access to the VIP area after finishing where we will have cold drinks, fruit, snacks and food for you to enjoy. Course Information: Participants will have 2 hours and 30 minutes to finish the 10K course. The course consists of a trail run with a series of climbs and descents. Aid Stations: We strongly recommend for all participants to run with a hydration backpack as there are no cups at the water stations. Your safety is our priority, we will have multiple aid stations. 10K Aid Stations: We will have water
Estrella 5K
Start Location: Competitive Track at Estrella Regional Park Next to Phoenix Raceway Estrella Mountain Regional Park has a $10.00 fee per car. Event Schedule: 7:45 am Registration/Bib pickup opens at Start location 8:45 am 5K Race starts 10:00 am Routes closes Medals and shirts are finisher items. These will be given at the finish line. At finish: We will have finisher medals, finisher shirts, music, cold drinks and snacks for you to enjoy. Course Information: This is a 3.10 mi route. From mile 1 to mile 2 runners will be along a 3 to 5 ft wide trail with some natural trail conditions. At mile 2 the trail is very wide and clean.
10K /5K Challenge
Our event is fully approved to be hosted on race day. Register with confidence. Start Location: Competitive Track at Estrella Regional Park Next to Phoenix Raceway Please visit event website to see driving directions. Estrella Mountain Regional Park has a $10.00 fee per car. 10k / 5K Challenge Event Schedule: 6:00 am Park opens 6:00 am Registration/Bib pickup opens at Finish line 7:30 am 10K Race starts 8:45 am 5K Race starts* 10:00 am Routes closes *If runner completes the 10K before the start of the 5K, runner must wait until 8:45 am to start. If runner finishes the 10K after the start of the 5K, runner must start as soon as possible. VIP Access. 10K/5K Challenge finishers will have access to the VIP area after finishing where we will have cold drinks, fruit, snacks and sandwiches for you to enjoy. Course: Please view the 10K and 5K race information see details about the course. Aid Stations: Your safety is our priority so we will have multiple aid stations. We strongly recommend for all participants to run with a hydration backpack as there are no cups at the water stations.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Goodyear, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 5:22 PM local time (MST) in Goodyear on December 12, 2026 — 9h 58m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Goodyear events
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