Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run 2025
- Date Fri 28th February 2025 - Sun 2nd March 2025
- Time 11:00AM PST
- Location Mesquite, Nevada
- Price $181.20 - $300.25
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run 2025, taking place from February 28th to March 2nd in the breathtaking desert landscape of Mesquite, Clark! This unforgettable event invites runners of all levels to tackle stunning trails and embrace the warm Arizona weather. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances: the challenging 100-mile and 100K events, each with a 44-hour cutoff, as well as the 50-mile and 50K races, which start on Saturday and have a 20-hour time limit.
The course features a scenic 16.6-mile loop that showcases the beauty of the region, including a 13-mile Oasis Loop and an exhilarating 1.8-mile out-and-back segment. With an elevation gain and loss of 1,075 feet, this run promises to be both a test of endurance and a feast for the eyes. Runners will have access to well-placed aid stations to keep them fueled and energized throughout the race. The Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run is not just a race; it's a celebration of endurance, community, and the great outdoors. Join us for this incredible adventure in the heart of the desert!
The course features a scenic 16.6-mile loop that showcases the beauty of the region, including a 13-mile Oasis Loop and an exhilarating 1.8-mile out-and-back segment. With an elevation gain and loss of 1,075 feet, this run promises to be both a test of endurance and a feast for the eyes. Runners will have access to well-placed aid stations to keep them fueled and energized throughout the race. The Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run is not just a race; it's a celebration of endurance, community, and the great outdoors. Join us for this incredible adventure in the heart of the desert!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the warm and sunny Arizona strip! Come and enjoy miles of ATV trails and beautiful scenery in the desert. 100 miles and 100k have 44 hours cutoff. 50K and 50 miler runners start on Saturday, they will have 20 hours to finish the race.
Pacers are allowed for 100 miles and 100k after first lap or when it gets dark. For 50K and 50M runners, you can also have pacer if you finish in the dark. Pacer can start pacing from any crew accessible aid station. For any runners over 70 years old, pacers are allowed from the start for all races.
Start/finish area is located at lat 36.8272085438359, long 113.997853251625 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jMhSWrJZskydixkWA]
The main course is a 16.6 mile loop [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/308824638], featuring 13 mile clockwise Oasis Loop [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/309765519], and 1.8 mile out-and-back, elevation gain and loss of 1075 feet, minimum elevation is at 1722 feet, maximum at 2379 feet.
50K runners will run this loop twice, 50 miler runners will run this loop 3 times, 100K runners will run it 4 times and 100 mile runners will run it 6 times.
There will be 2 aid stations on the loop, Oasis AS is located at 1.8 mile from start/finish, runners will return to this AS at mile 14.8 before returning to start/finish, Overlook AS is about 7.2 miles from start/finish
From Start [https://bit.ly/3FABYE8], running downhill, at mile 0.6 enter a tunnel, at mile 1, turn right, climb up a short but steep hill, at mile 1.5, take left fork and reach Oasis aid station (36.84685, -114.00539 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//36.8468519,-114.0053946/@36.407577,-113.6428902,12z]) at mile 1.8.
From Oasis [https://bit.ly/3HInmUQ], another 4 miles of rocky ATV trail to Cross Roads (36.90197, -114.01001 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//36.901976,-114.0100135/@36.407577,-113.6428902,12z]) water stop at mile 6.2. Turn RIGHT, go about 1 mile to reach Overlook (36.89964, -113.99236 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//36.8996423,-113.99236/@36.407577,-113.6428902,12z]) aid station at mile 7.2.
From Overlook [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4h5db2Hr8eMM6Rrc5lWnDIW&si=wAudxeK1vl79KEHr], go STRAIGHT, 2 mile down hill to a cattle gate, turn RIGHT, go about 1.5 miles, turn RIGHT, follow 4 miles of rocky ATV trails to Oasis AS [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4j_8C7I6R81Tq9665Uw-Elj]. Turn LEFT, then take RIGHT fork, go about 0.9 mile, turn LEFT at the bottom of the hill, go about 0.4 mile, go through the tunnel, another 0.3 mile, turn LEFT, back to start/finish.
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEOS:
Start to Oasis 1.8 miles [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4hXUNE5shJv54jsbbN9dWuW]
Oasis to Cross Roads 4.2 miles [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4h3KqF8i5LqHHedqFG9AXNS]
Cross Roads to Overlook 1 mile [https://youtu.be/bUxRj_Wj1FU?si=hGVuxhjrkp8ggzzo]
Overlook to Oasis 7.5 miles [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4h5db2Hr8eMM6Rrc5lWnDIW]
Oasis to Start/Finish [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4j_8C7I6R81Tq9665Uw-Elj]
COURSE PROFILE:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/308824638
Pacers are allowed for 100 miles and 100k after first lap or when it gets dark. For 50K and 50M runners, you can also have pacer if you finish in the dark. Pacer can start pacing from any crew accessible aid station. For any runners over 70 years old, pacers are allowed from the start for all races.
Start/finish area is located at lat 36.8272085438359, long 113.997853251625 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jMhSWrJZskydixkWA]
The main course is a 16.6 mile loop [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/308824638], featuring 13 mile clockwise Oasis Loop [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/309765519], and 1.8 mile out-and-back, elevation gain and loss of 1075 feet, minimum elevation is at 1722 feet, maximum at 2379 feet.
50K runners will run this loop twice, 50 miler runners will run this loop 3 times, 100K runners will run it 4 times and 100 mile runners will run it 6 times.
There will be 2 aid stations on the loop, Oasis AS is located at 1.8 mile from start/finish, runners will return to this AS at mile 14.8 before returning to start/finish, Overlook AS is about 7.2 miles from start/finish
From Start [https://bit.ly/3FABYE8], running downhill, at mile 0.6 enter a tunnel, at mile 1, turn right, climb up a short but steep hill, at mile 1.5, take left fork and reach Oasis aid station (36.84685, -114.00539 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//36.8468519,-114.0053946/@36.407577,-113.6428902,12z]) at mile 1.8.
From Oasis [https://bit.ly/3HInmUQ], another 4 miles of rocky ATV trail to Cross Roads (36.90197, -114.01001 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//36.901976,-114.0100135/@36.407577,-113.6428902,12z]) water stop at mile 6.2. Turn RIGHT, go about 1 mile to reach Overlook (36.89964, -113.99236 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//36.8996423,-113.99236/@36.407577,-113.6428902,12z]) aid station at mile 7.2.
From Overlook [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4h5db2Hr8eMM6Rrc5lWnDIW&si=wAudxeK1vl79KEHr], go STRAIGHT, 2 mile down hill to a cattle gate, turn RIGHT, go about 1.5 miles, turn RIGHT, follow 4 miles of rocky ATV trails to Oasis AS [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4j_8C7I6R81Tq9665Uw-Elj]. Turn LEFT, then take RIGHT fork, go about 0.9 mile, turn LEFT at the bottom of the hill, go about 0.4 mile, go through the tunnel, another 0.3 mile, turn LEFT, back to start/finish.
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEOS:
Start to Oasis 1.8 miles [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4hXUNE5shJv54jsbbN9dWuW]
Oasis to Cross Roads 4.2 miles [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4h3KqF8i5LqHHedqFG9AXNS]
Cross Roads to Overlook 1 mile [https://youtu.be/bUxRj_Wj1FU?si=hGVuxhjrkp8ggzzo]
Overlook to Oasis 7.5 miles [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4h5db2Hr8eMM6Rrc5lWnDIW]
Oasis to Start/Finish [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojyxwndi_4j_8C7I6R81Tq9665Uw-Elj]
COURSE PROFILE:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/308824638
Races
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100 Miler
Incl. $15.25 Fee
Fri 28th February 2025 (11:00AM PST)
$300.25
CLOSED -
100 Km
Incl. $13.75 Fee
Fri 28th February 2025 (11:00AM PST)
$268.75
CLOSED -
50 Miler
Incl. $12.40 Fee
Sat 1st March 2025 (11:00AM PST)
$202.40
CLOSED -
50 Km
Incl. $11.20 Fee
Sat 1st March 2025 (11:00AM PST)
$181.20
CLOSED
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