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Mogollon Monster 100

A rugged 102.3-mile crossing of the Mogollon Rim with six major rim climbs, 15,900 ft of gain, elevations near 8,000 ft, and a 38-hour cutoff.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateSep 12-13, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainMountain
RegionNorth America
Distance102.3 mi
State / areaArizona (AZ)
Course modelPoint-to-point
Edition noteThe event page lists 2026 key stats but still links a runner guide updated in August 2025.
Elevation gain15,900 ft
Cutoff38 hours
Start6:00 AM
HighlightsMogollon Rim, Hardrock and Western States Qualifier

Course & Terrain

Point-to-point mountain course from the Two-Sixty trailhead to Pine, repeatedly climbing and descending the Mogollon Rim.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Highline and General Crook trail country
  • Six separate climbs onto the Mogollon Rim

Technical trail, loose rock, steep 30–45% grades, and large ecosystem changes make the opening 40 miles particularly demanding.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics noteThe start and finish are separated by roughly 45 minutes of driving, and the organizer offers a start-line shuttle from Pine. Recheck the final 2026 runner guide before travel.

Why This Race Matters

Mogollon Monster 100 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
  • The official listed distance is 102.3 miles
  • Qualification and self-sufficiency requirements apply

Event FAQs

How long is the Mogollon Monster 100 course?

The official 2026 key stats list 102.3 miles and 15,900 ft of elevation gain.

What is the Mogollon Monster cutoff?

The official event page lists a 38-hour time limit.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Mogollon Monster 100 page — https://www.aravaiparunning.com/mogollon-monster-2/
  2. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.