Payson, AZ, Arizona, United States · Saturday, September 11, 2027

100 mi

Mogollon Monster 100

308 days away

162 km Distance

4,846 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

34.2309° N, 111.3251° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 38 hours 14:04 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 100 mi races. Measured against 46 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~141 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 31°C

Night low 15°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1349 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 162 km of mountain with 4,846 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 162 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,846 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 38 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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