Pre Race Party and Packet Pick Up

Friday Evening October 16th, 2025 5:00-8:00pm -  Mudshark Brewery at 1095 Aviation Dr. 
Make plans to join us Friday evening at Mudshark Brewery Tap Room for packet pick up. Grab your bib, hit the photo booth, grab some race swag and a cold beer.  Hungry? Mudsharks serves up the good eats.  We are adding a few Runner Raffles to the Friday Night mix as race day was just too chaotic. Pre ordered add ons like shirts and hats will be ready at packet pick up.  Didn't order one? We will have a swag table with all the goodies. 

Race Day Parking 
Race day parking will be on the Rodeo Fairgrounds in their large parking area (NOT the small overflow lot).  The dirt overflow lot directly across from Trailhead Start/Finish is being reserved for staff/volunteer parking and emergency vehicle staging in the event of an emergency. Parking is free.  

Race Day Check In
Saturday October 17th, 2026 Morning 5:00am-6:00am in the Start/Finish area. Look for AZAK Event Crew members in shirts.  Race day check in will be offered for one hour only.  We are using the RunSign Up Race Day check in app and Bib numbers are assigned as racers check in.

Tentative Race Schedule
Saturday October 17th, 2026
6:30 am 10k Around the Mountain
6:45 am  5k Lizard Peak Scramble
7:00 am  5k Heart Attack Hill Fun Run/Hike
9-9:30ish  1k Kids Dirt Dash (New Course)
Age Group and Overall Awards as runners finish! 

Route Markers
Route Markers are a back up to runners knowing the course and/or having it downloaded into your smart watch, Strava or Garmin type app. The course will be marked using a series of colored arrows and pin flags. Runners are encouraged to download route files if they have a Garmin, Strava or Coros type watch that accepts map files.  Email us for a .gpx or .hml file.
IMPORTANT - Runners competing for placed positions are strongly encouaraged to record their run via Strava, Garmin etc in the event there is a timing or route discrepancy. We may consult your recorded run to verify time and route. 

Course Marshals 
Course Marshals will be dispersed along the race routes as the eyes and ears of the Race Director.  They are there to assist with guidance and directions and to help ensure racers stay safe and on course at key intersections.  

Aid Stations & Hydration
10K route will be the only event with an aid station at Balanced Rock Cove.  Runners are encouraged to know their limits, carry plenty of water for the length and duration they plan to run.  In order to eliminate waste or littering this is a cupless event, meaning runners must have their own water bladder or flask for refilling.  Balanced Rock aid station will have water on hand to refill.  

Our post race Recovery Zone tent sponosred by Lake Havasu Family Eyecare will again be located in the start finish line area will serve as our hydration station and is available for all registered runners. Pop in grab some calories, hyrdration and a chill out in a cold plunge.  

First Aid
First aid booth will be located in the Vendor area staffed by Local Community Emergency Response Team volunteers.  Basic first aid only.