The Mountain to Fountain 15K/5K/3K is a premier race in Fountain Hills, AZ with a strong elite field, and “win your weight in beer” team competition.

The 15K is a point to point route, all participants will start at the McDowell Mountain Regional park, run across the beautiful city of Fountain Hills and finish in front of the iconic Fountain Hills water fountain.

The 5K and 3K will start on the corner of Saguaro Blvd and N. Panorama Dr. will run around the fountain and finish in front of the fountain.

15K Packet Pickup

Pre-race packet pickup

We strongly suggest for runners to pickup the day before.

March 2, 2019

TBD

Fleet Feet Scottsdale

18261 N Pima Rd E 135, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Race Day Packet Pickup

15K Must pick up their bibs at 12645 N Saguaro Blvd #11, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Starting at 5:15 am

First bus leaves at 6:00 am

Packet pickup ends 7:00 am

Last bus at 7:15 am

5K and 3K Packet Pickup

Pre-race packet pickup

We strongly suggest for runners to pickup the day before.

March 2, 2019

Time TDB

Fleet Feet Scottsdale

18261 N Pima Rd E 135, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Race Day Packet Pickup

Packet pickup for the 5K and 3K starts at 6:30 am at 12645 N Saguaro Blvd #11, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Race starts at 7:30 am at the corner of Saguaro and N. Panorama Dr.

Event Schedule

5:15 am 15K Packet Pickup Begins at 12645 N Saguaro Blvd #11, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
6:00 am Buses begin transporting runners to the 15K start line.
6:30 am 3K/5K Packet pickup starts at 12645 N Saguaro Blvd #11, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
7:00 am 15K Packet pickup ends
7:15 am Last bus leaves for the 15K start.
7:30 am 5K & 3K race start.
8:00 am 15K race start.
8:45 am 3K/5K Awards ceremony
9:45 am 15K Awards ceremony
10:00 am 15K Course closes to runners
10:05 am Beer serving closes
10:00 am Team Awards

Swag

Registered participants will get the following items

Event t-shirt

Finisher medal

Custom bib number with timing chip

(Participants that register after the t-shirt cut off date will get an event shirt upon availability)

(T-shirt exchanges - All participants will get the t-shirt size they ordered, all size exchanges are done after the event and upon availability)

Bib numbers and Finish time

No bib no time.  All runners must wear their bibs in front and over any clothing, water belt etc. Placing your bib on the back or having it under any clothing or running accessory there is a possibility that your time will be compromised.  It is the runners responsibility to ensure you get a finish time during the event. Results will not be adjusted once awards are presented.

Teams

“Enter a team of 4 and win one scoring runners weight in BEER”

Divisions for 2019

• Open Male - Ages 12 and up, all males
  
• Open Female - Ages 12 and up, all females
  
• Master Male - Ages 40 and up, all males
  
• Master Female - Ages 40 and up, all females
  
• Mixed Open - Ages 12 and up, at least 2 males and 2 females
  
• Mixed Master - Ages 40 and up, at least 2 males and 2 females
  
• Mixed Public Service - All members of the team must be employed in their field
  

We are proud to add the new team – Public Service.  We want to reward our fire fighters, police, medical, and teachers to join our event and compete against their own group of runners. We will also select at least one random team to win their weight in beer!  You don’t need to be a winner, you’re already a WINNER!. Enter the BIGGEST TEAM ( number of runners) and each athlete will receive a special gift for each registered runner in the 15k event.

All teams must have 4 or more runners.  At least 4 members must finish the 15K course within the 2-hour time limit to be eligible.  Each team must stay within the age guideline’s (minimum age is 12 years old).  Females may enter a male team, however, no males are allowed on a female team.  One member of the scoring team is allowed on our “Beer Scale” to win that person’s weight in Beer.

Elite Program

Mountain to Fountain 15K, 5K & 3K welcomes all elite runners to the event we appreciate your support. In the last few years the event has been forced to reduce the elite program in order for the event to continue. Therefore we have updated our elite program to the following and over the next year additional changes will occur.

Elite Race Entries

Elite free race entries will be limited to 15 male entries and 15 female entries. Entries will be award to the 15 fastest times submitted.  Participants will be notified by email and posted on our website between February 4th and February 10th. 2019. After receiving notification, participants will have 7 days to register or their entry will be forfeited and the next eligible runner will be awarded the entry. 

Cash Prize

Cash prizes are open to all participants.

Male Division

$200.00 First Place Overall Male

$125.00 Second Place Overall Male

$75.00 Third Place Overall Male

Female Division

$200.00 First Place Overall Female

$125.00 Second Place Overall Female

$75.00 Third Place Overall Female

Age Group Awards

15K

Awards to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age groups.

19 and Under

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70 and Over

No double dipping.  Winner must be present to pickup award. Awards will not be mailed or saved.

5K

Awards to the top 3 overall male and female and in the following age groups.

14 & Under

15-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 and Over

No double dipping.  Winner must be present to pickup award. Awards will not be mailed or saved.

3K

Awards to the top 3 overall male and female.