Sunrise Challenge 7K Extreme Trail Run Round Mountain June 1

Globe Rotary Club's 23rd annual Sunrise Challenge 7K Extreme Trail Run invites athletes to explore the trails of Round Mountain Park on June 1, Saturday. Registration is 4:45 am - 5:45 am in the Elks Lodge parking lot, with the race starting from there at 6:00 am. The first mile of the course gains 669 feet of elevation with numerous climbs and descents in rugged terrain throughout the remainder of the course. There are plenty of narrow gravelly trails with more boulders to clamber over than you'd care to count. Preview the course here:

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For more than two decades this event has brought runners and walkers of all skill levels and ages to celebrate National Trails Day and explore scenic paths that ascend Round Mountain Park. The challenging 7K route has plenty of rocky trails and some boulder-hopping. For new runners to the course, race organizers suggest at least one visit ahead of time to scope out the trail and experience the course before race day. Organizers describe the route as “a challenging trail run that serves up a number of steep climbs and descents over rocky trails with plenty of boulder hopping. But this year, we've added a new starting and ending point with a few different trails for some new views for your shoes.” To find Round Mountain Park from downtown Globe heading east, turn left at Denny’s and drive past the Best Western motel, then continue straight past the Samaritan Veterinary clinic and continue straight uphill to Round Mountain Park. Each participant will receive a T-shirt; with trophies or medals awarded to top three finishers in each division, and to the overall top finishing male and female runners. There are male and female divisions for ages 11 and under, 12-20, 21-35, 36-50, 51-65, 66 and over. Signup online

https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Globe/RoundMountainSunriseChallenge5K