Taking place on April 13, 2025, the Vail Scramble is a premier trail running event in Vail, Arizona, offering marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The marathon and half marathon are point-to-point courses that begin south of Vail, following the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) northward. Runners navigate gentle, winding descents through diverse desert flora, including ocotillo, prickly pear cactus, creosote, and mesquite, with the marathon covering approximately 26.6 miles and the half marathon about 13.1 miles.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
Race Date:
13 April, 2025
The Vail Scramble Marathon, set for April 13, 2025, takes runners on a rugged 42.2 km journey through Arizona’s desert terrain with an elevation gain of 634m. Organized by the Arizona Trail Association, this challenging point-to-point course rewards runners with breathtaking views of the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains before finishing at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
Race Date:
13 April, 2025
The Vail Scramble Half Marathon, held on April 13, 2025, is a 21.1 km desert adventure featuring 200m of elevation gain along the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Hosted by the Arizona Trail Association, this point-to-point course winds through the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains before concluding at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
Race Date:
13 April, 2025
The Vail Scramble 10K, part of the April 13, 2025, race series, offers a scenic, desert trail run with a more gradual descent compared to the marathon and half-marathon routes. Organized by the Arizona Trail Association, this course provides a perfect mix of technical terrain and runnable sections, making it accessible to both new and experienced trail runners.
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FAQs
What is the Vail Scramble?
How long is the Vail Scramble?
Where does the Vail Scramble take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vail Scramble?
How can I prepare for the Vail Scramble?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble Marathon, set for April 13, 2025, takes runners on a rugged 42.2 km journey through Arizona’s desert terrain with an elevation gain of 634m. Organized by the Arizona Trail Association, this challenging point-to-point course rewards runners with breathtaking views of the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains before finishing at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
The Vail Scramble is 42km long.
The Vail Scramble takes place in Sonoita, Arizona, USA.
The Vail Scramble elevation gain is 634 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble Marathon, set for April 13, 2025, takes runners on a rugged 42.2 km journey through Arizona’s desert terrain with an elevation gain of 634m. Organized by the Arizona Trail Association, this challenging point-to-point course rewards runners with breathtaking views of the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains before finishing at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
How long is the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble is 42km long.
Where does the Vail Scramble take place?
The Vail Scramble takes place in Sonoita, Arizona, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble elevation gain is 634 metres, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Vail Scramble?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vail Scramble?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vail Scramble?
How long is the Vail Scramble?
Where does the Vail Scramble take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vail Scramble?
How can I prepare for the Vail Scramble?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble Half Marathon, held on April 13, 2025, is a 21.1 km desert adventure featuring 200m of elevation gain along the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Hosted by the Arizona Trail Association, this point-to-point course winds through the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains before concluding at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
The Vail Scramble is 21km long.
The Vail Scramble takes place in Sonoita, Arizona, USA.
The Vail Scramble elevation gain is 200 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble Half Marathon, held on April 13, 2025, is a 21.1 km desert adventure featuring 200m of elevation gain along the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Hosted by the Arizona Trail Association, this point-to-point course winds through the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains before concluding at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead.
How long is the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble is 21km long.
Where does the Vail Scramble take place?
The Vail Scramble takes place in Sonoita, Arizona, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble elevation gain is 200 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Vail Scramble?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vail Scramble?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vail Scramble?
How long is the Vail Scramble?
Where does the Vail Scramble take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vail Scramble?
How can I prepare for the Vail Scramble?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble 10K, part of the April 13, 2025, race series, offers a scenic, desert trail run with a more gradual descent compared to the marathon and half-marathon routes. Organized by the Arizona Trail Association, this course provides a perfect mix of technical terrain and runnable sections, making it accessible to both new and experienced trail runners.
The Vail Scramble is 10km long.
The Vail Scramble takes place in Sonoita, Arizona, USA.
Runna classifies the Vail Scramble elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble 10K, part of the April 13, 2025, race series, offers a scenic, desert trail run with a more gradual descent compared to the marathon and half-marathon routes. Organized by the Arizona Trail Association, this course provides a perfect mix of technical terrain and runnable sections, making it accessible to both new and experienced trail runners.
How long is the Vail Scramble?
The Vail Scramble is 10km long.
Where does the Vail Scramble take place?
The Vail Scramble takes place in Sonoita, Arizona, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Vail Scramble?
Runna classifies the Vail Scramble elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Vail Scramble?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vail Scramble?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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