2025 - Lizard Peak Scramble Trail Runs
2025 distances
Trail running
Lizard Peak Scramble 10k
This is a run and scramble to the summit of Lizard Peak and out to the blue waters of Lake Havasu. The 10k race will take runners from the start/finish to the summit of Lizard Peak. Runners will gain approximately 500' of elevation in a half mile. Once at the top it's a race down a valley, around the mountain and out to Balanced Rock Cove where they will come face to face with the pristine blue waters of Lake Havasu, marking the halfway point. Runners will then make a 1-mile journey up a fairly flat gravel wash before gaining more elevation. This course is a mix of single track, loose gravel and sandy washes. The majority of the elevation gain is found in the first mile with a short, but vertical rock wall scramble at .72 miles that will test participants agility, nerves and teamwork with Lizard Peak towering overhead. (Event Crew member at this location to assist as needed) Once at the infamous summit, runners may take a second to snap a pic and get a “peek” of the giant 75' long lizard rock formation 500 feet below or take in the 360° panoramic views of the city and blue waters of Lake Havasu before heading down. Terrain on the backside of Lizard Peak will zig zag down rocky switchbacks, consisting of loose gravel on descents. Buckle up! You ready to tackle Lizard Peak? Hit that "Sign Up" button.
Lizard Peak Scramble 5k
This race will follow the same path to the summit as the 10k. The 5k Scramble is expected to be a fun, challenging yet still fairly fast event. This course is a mix of single track, loose gravel and sandy washes. The majority of the elevation gain is found in the first mile with a short, but vertical rock wall scramble at .72 miles that will test participants agility, nerves and teamwork with Lizard Peak towering overhead. (Event Crew member at this location to assist as needed) Once at the infamous summit, runners may take a second to snap a pic and get a “peek” of the giant lizard rock formation 500 feet below or take in the 360° panoramic views of the city and blue waters of Lake Havasu before heading down. After the elevation gain runners will zig zag down the back side of Lizard Peak, shoot down a short valley before eventually making their way back onto some runnable single track where they round the mountain and bring it home. Terrain on the backside of Lizard Peak will zig zag down rocky switchbacks, consisting of loose gravel on descents. Buckle up! You ready to tackle Lizard Peak? Hit that "Sign Up" button.
Heart Attack Hill 5k Fun Run/Hike
This is the one! Ideal for runners and hikers alike. If you're new to trail running this will give you a great taste of life on the dirt. Likewise, if you're an avid runner, we're confident you're going love this loop. Not interested in tackling the elevation of Lizard Peak? No worries! The Heart Attack Hill 5k Fun Run/Hike may be just what the Doctor ordered. Don't let the name scare you. This race will take you across some amazing single-track trails with modest elevation gains and losses. This loop will share the same start/finish as the Lizard Peak Scramble, while taking runners further south on a fun, scenic and even potentially fast 5k loop for those serious runners. Participants looking for a fun, yet competitive event can make this as easy or challenging as they want. Grab your family, friends or coworkers and join us for Havasu's first official Trail Race. No aid stations. There will be a member of our team at the bottom of Heart Attack Hill to guide you in.
Kids 1k Dirt Dash
Official start time is tentative and participants are asked to be flexible. Turn'em loose and let'em run. We want to get the whole family in on the action so we've added a Kids 1k Dirt Dash which will kick off the Lizard Peak Scramble races. The Dirt Dash loop will start and finish at the official starting line arch. Parents are encouraged to run behind all the kids. All registered entries will receive a Dirt Dash Finishers medal for crossing the finish line.
Race-day weather
Conditions on October 18, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 5:59 PM local time (MST) in Lake Havasu City on October 18, 2025 — 11h 13m of daylight.
Course
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2025 results — Lizard Peak Scramble Trail Runs
196 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Lizard Peak Scramble 10k
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Kuch | 58:11 | 9:22 /mi |
| 2 | Henry Aguilar | 1:09:53 | 11:15 /mi |
| 3 | William Stauffer | 1:10:06 | 11:17 /mi |
| 4 | Jayden Mccarthy | 1:10:25 | 11:20 /mi |
| 5 | Nathalie Wyss | 1:17:19 | 12:27 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
Other races near Lake Havasu City
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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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 Lake Havasu City events
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