Sunday, June 2, 2024

ALL IT TAKES IS GRIT, DETERMINATION & THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CRAZY!

Welcome to Arizona where summer spends the winter, and Hell spends the summer!  Join us for the Hot As Hell Half & Quarter Trail Marathon in Tempe’s Papago Park. Celebrating the desert one mile at time!  

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What You Get at the Race

  • One of the most unique medals you’ll ever receive – completely 3D molded, a one of a kind production for 2024!
  • Add the optional 2024 ladies muscle tank in red or the unisex short sleeved race tee in cardinal red
  • Chip timed event with live results available on screen, online, or by text on demand!  Half marathon split at the midpoint.
  • Free to download, high res, professional race photos that are never watermarked!
  • And don’t forget, a truly Hot As Hell trail running experience!

Schedule At a Glance

The race will start and finish in Tempe North Linear Park, this is the park on the north side of the lake. See below for map links to parking and the start/finish location.

Schedule:

  • Wednesday, May 29 – Last day for transfers
  • Sunday, June 2
    • 5:00AM-6:00AM – Packet Pickup
    • 6:00AM – Packet Pickup closes, please plan accordingly
    • 6:05AM – Shirt exchange and sales open
    • 6:30AM – Race Start
    • 8:10AM – Half Marathon lap cutoff, you must start your 2nd lap prior to this time to continue.
    • 10:30AM – Course closed

Please see below for complete details.

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2024 Finisher Medal

One of the most unique medals you’ll ever receive – completely 3D molded, a one of a kind production for 2024!

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Optional Race Gear

Race Tee in Cardinal Red

Ladies Muscle Tank in Red

Race Details

Schedule & Location

Schedule at a Glance:

Wednesday May 29:

  • Last day to transfer entries to another person

Sunday, June 2, Race Day:

  • 5:00AM-6:00AM: Packet Pickup at the start/finish area
  • 6:00AM: Packet Pickup Closes – please plan accordingly
  • 6:05AM: Shirt exchange and sales open based on quantities available. Size exchange only, style exchanges are not allowed
  • 6:30AM: Race start. The race will start in waves by overall pace to spread people out on the course
  • 8:10AM: Lap cutoff.  Half Marathon runners must complete their first lap prior to 8:10AM in order to continue on the course. (This is a clock time regardless of your start time)
  • 10:30AM Course closed

Start Location

The trail course will take runners through Tempe’s Papago Park, see the tab below for the course map.

The Start/Finish area will be in North Linear Park

Parking

The most convenient parking is available at the Tempe Town Lake Marina Parking area and under the 202 at Mill Ave.

  • Marina Parking Address: 550 E Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281
  • There are a couple lots under the 202/Red Mountain Freeway at Mill Ave.
  • See map below for locations or go directly to the Google Map

Race Field: Limited to 500

Race Start: This will be a chip timed start, your time does not start until you cross the line.  In order to spread out runners and reduce the “hole-shot” backup, we will start racers in waves of approximately 30-40 racers at a time.

Chip Timing & Results: All distances chip timed by Race|Result Timing. The chips are attached to the back of your bib and are disposable so we do not need them back. Please wear your bibs on the front of your body and do not cover with heavy coats.  Results are available immediately following your finish online, by text or on the monitor (check the back of your bib for details)

Dogs (pets) are NOT ALLOWED on the course.

Strollers are NOT ALLOWED on this course.

Additional rules and race information can be found on our FAQ Page.

The 6.55 mile loop is nearly all single track trail, 1 lap for the Quarter and 2 for Half. This course design allows us to see the runners more frequently and contain the safety and security of the runners more effectively.

This is not an easy road running event. This is a trail running event where you will encounter loose or sharp rocks, steep uphill climbs and rugged downhill scrambles, narrow trails and hot temperatures. Please be prepared to follow trail markings such as flag tape and limited signage along the route.

Course Map

Everyone that crosses the finish line will receive the finisher medal.

Top 3 Male and Female in all Divisions

Age Groups – Male & Female (age groups may be adjusted on race day depending on the number of people per category)

  • 19 and Under
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-65
  • 65+

NOTE:  Overall Top 3 Awards are presented as soon as the 3rd place finisher in each group finishes.  Age Group awards can be picked up at the awards table after you finish, just check the results screen and look for your place in the Age Group column.