Giddy-on-up to the Annual Wickenburg’s Wild West Run! Cinch up your shoes, secure your hat, and come run (or walk!) through Arizona’s most western town.
We have a new location for this 2026 the route is an out-and-back course beginning at Vulture City Ghost Town. This will be a spooky run.
All runs will start the Vulture City Ghost Town. You will have an opportunity to run through the Ghost Town. All runs are out and back along Vulture Mine Rd.
The route will have desert views with mountains views at the distance.
Running South along Vulture Mine Rd until you reach the turnaround gives participants a picturesque view of Wickenburg and its surrounding beauty. You won’t find a more beautiful run in all of Arizona. Enjoy your run! And yes! You can run in your spurs; just don’t squat
Course Information
Here is what you can expect on the new route. For elevation charts please click on the Course tab from the menu.
Course Information on all distances- Compacted dirt on the side of the road along Vulture Mine Rd. Runners are to run on the same side of the road going out and coming back. Runners will never and should not cross the road at any time during the run.
For more information visit our website.
Timing
Race timing will be provided by Race Timers using a disposable timing chip. Results will be displayed at the finish line moments after the runner finishers, results will be also available during the event online.
Please be sure to arrive early so you are ready to go with your bib/timing chip when your race starts.
6:30 am Half Marathon Start
7:00 am 10K Start
7:15 am 5K Start
9:30 am Fun Run – Run takes place around the Vulture City Ghost Town
There is a 3-hour time limit on the 1/2 marathon so if you feel that you can’t make it in that time span, please sign up for our 10k.
Wickenburg’s Wild West 5k/ 10k / Half Marathon & Kids Fun Run will follow an out-and-back course beginning at Vulture City Ghost Town. The route will run through the Ghost Town and lead you to Vulture Mine Rd. On Vulture Mine Rd runners will run east on the side of the road. The course follows the gradually descending path east until reaching the 5k turnaround point along Vulture Mine Road. All runners must be running on the west side of the road and never cross the road.
With the majestic Vulture Peak off in the distance, runners will face a gradual climb in elevation until reaching the respective turnaround points. 10k contestants will continue for 1.55 miles before turning around while half-marathon runners will continue through Wickenburg’s scenic terrain and gently rolling hills for another 3.45 miles before turning back.
Having gradually ascended above the town, the turnaround gives participants a picturesque view of the town and it’s surrounding beauty. You won’t find a more beautiful run in all of Arizona. So enjoy the run while you’re out, but ya’ll come back for a wild west finish of fun at Sunset Park.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top finishers of the 5k, 10k and half marathon in each age bracket, male and female.
5K Awards
14 and Under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 60-69, 70+
10K Awards
19 and Under, 20-40, 41 -60 and 61 and Over
15K Awards
19 and Under, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Half Marathon Awards
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Pets
Unfortunately, we are unable to allow pets on the course at this time.
Strollers
Strollers are allowed on the course. However, we ask that you line up towards the back of the start line to ensure the safety of all involved.
Post-Race Roundup Party
Enjoy full access to the Vulture City Ghost Town and the old west before or after the run.
Group Prices
Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. You must register all participants online to receive the group discount.
