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Copper Corridor

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USFeb 27, 202750km
Ken Bosma · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 140 days
Feb 27, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Superior · 50km
Entry fee
$130Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Tue, February 23, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Copper Corridor race photo
Ken Bosma · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Copper Corridor — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held on the trails of Arizona's Copper Corridor.

Not far from Phoenix but still relatively unknown, the race takes runners through landscapes shaped by the area's mining history.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Copper Corridor runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Copper Corridor 2020 - The Inaugural Race

Aravaipa Running

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Copper Corridor — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Copper Corridor course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra07:00
Other12km08:30
Other17km08:00
Other32km07:30
START

165 Main Street, Superior, AZ

12K departs Superior Public Pool

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

165 Main Street, Superior, AZ

Finish · Google Maps

The race offers 50K, 32K, 17K, and 12K distances.

Starts take place in Superior, AZ, at 7:00 AM local time.

Organizer
Aravaipa Running
Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (51°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
Water, sports drink, and snacks every 2–10 miles

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Where and when to collect your Copper Corridor race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

Friday 18:00~19:30 Main Street, Saturday (race day) 06:15~08:30 Pick up at the starting point of each event

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; 50K/32K/17K start/finish at Downtown Superior, 165 Main Street, Superior, AZ 85173. 12K…
  • Transit cardCopper Corridor race is based in Superior, AZ, a small former mining town outside metro Phoenix with no…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; 50K/32K/17K start/finish at Downtown Superior, 165 Main Street, Superior, AZ 85173. 12K starts/finishes at the Superior Public Pool, 234 S. Golf Course Road, Superior, AZ 85173.

Start times: 50K 7:00 AM, 32K 7:30 AM, 17K 8:00 AM, 12K 8:30 AM. Downtown races use street parking and a Town Hall dirt lot; 12K has overflow parking at Superior High School across from the pool.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Main Street, Downtown Superior (50K/32K/17K); Superior Public Pool (12K)

50K runners finish on Main Street after circumnavigating Picketpost Mountain via the Arizona Trail.

Map

Transit card

Copper Corridor race is based in Superior, AZ, a small former mining town outside metro Phoenix with no local transit card system. Valley Metro's Copper Card works within the Phoenix urban core but does not serve Superior, so a rental car is the practical option.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Copper Corridor Trail Run is organized by Aravaipa Running, which operates numerous trail races in Arizona, with online registration through UltraSignup.

Registration is generally listed as closing at midnight on the Monday before race week,

so it is best to enter well in advance if you are planning to participate.

The start and finish are in downtown Superior, a former mining town.

The 32K course heads west through Arnett Canyon, continues for roughly 2 miles along the Arizona Trail to the Picketpost Trailhead, and then returns.

The 50K adds a southern section along the Arizona Trail that circumnavigates Picketpost Mountain before returning to Superior's Main Street to finish.

Course includes many sections crossing flowing creeks, large boulder terrain,

and stands of sycamore trees, and the race is often described as one of Arizona's hidden trail gems.

Times are local to Superior. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Phoenix｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport

$131

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Hotels near the Copper Corridor start line in Superior

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Distances are straight-line from the finish.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are 2.2km apart.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Phoenix｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport

$131

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Saguaro East National Park Self Guided Driving Tour

$17

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Where runners eat in Superior

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Superior after the race

Seeing Superior with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Superior.

Total cost and budget for Copper Corridor

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Copper Corridor

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Superior runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Copper Corridor

FAQ
When does Copper Corridor 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, February 27, 2027 in Superior, AZ, United States.

How much is the Copper Corridor 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $130.

What distances does Copper Corridor 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Copper Corridor 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Copper Corridor 2027 start?

165 Main Street, Superior, AZ.

Where does Copper Corridor 2027 finish?

165 Main Street, Superior, AZ.

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