Lizard Peak Scramble
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM MST
- Location Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Price $16.90 - $64.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the inaugural Lizard Peak Scramble on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in the scenic Lake Havasu City, Mohave. This exciting event offers three fantastic race options to cater to all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. Choose between a challenging 10k or a shorter 5k trail run that culminates at the iconic Lizard Peak, or enjoy a fun-filled 5k loop on Heart Attack Hill, perfect for walkers and hikers alike. Plus, there’s a Kids 1k Dirt Dash, ensuring that even the little ones can join in on the fun!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu City is renowned for its outdoor recreation, with over 80 miles of breathtaking desert trails. Every race will be chip-timed, providing accurate results for both seasoned runners and newcomers. Participants will also receive finisher medals, making this event not just a race but a memorable experience. Don’t miss out on this chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a great morning outdoors. Gather your friends and family, and get ready to embrace the spirit of the Lizard Peak Scramble. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness,
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu City is renowned for its outdoor recreation, with over 80 miles of breathtaking desert trails. Every race will be chip-timed, providing accurate results for both seasoned runners and newcomers. Participants will also receive finisher medals, making this event not just a race but a memorable experience. Don’t miss out on this chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a great morning outdoors. Gather your friends and family, and get ready to embrace the spirit of the Lizard Peak Scramble. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness,
Organiser's Description
AZAK Event Co. is bringing trail racing and trail events to Western Arizona in our hometown of Lake Havasu City, AZ. This is a city known for its love of outdoor recreation. We are kicking things off with our inaugural event, that will introduce runners, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to the Lizard Peak Scramble comprised of three race options. This trio of races offers you the opportunity to choose between a short, yet challenging 10k/5k trail run and scramble to the summit of the infamous Lizard Peak or a cruise on our Heart Attack Hill 5k fun run loop. In addition, we have added a Kids 1k Dirt Dash so the little ones can get in on the action.
Nestled on the shores of the beautiful Colorado River, Lake Havasu City boasts over 80 miles of pristine BLM multi use, non-motorized, desert trails. Our events are set to be the first in a new series of races coming to Lake Havasu City, Arizona and we're pumped. These events will be chip timed, giving everyone from serious runners to our new trail runners accurate times and results. Did we mention finisher medals? Thats right! Select your race, save the date, hit the dirt, cross the finish line and collect your finishers medal. Inaugural event shirt sales will benefit A Clear Path Forward a firefighter peer driven non-profit, addressing firefighter mental health and wellness.
See each individual event for details and start times. The Heart Attack Hill event is most definitely walker/hiker friendly. Unfortunately, no furry friends allowed. So grab your family, friends and coworkers and let's get on the dirt for a great morning of trail races. Remember the real race is YOU vs YOU. So let's get outside and have some fun.
Since this is an inaugural event, the only question were asking is, which runners will be setting course records.
Are you ready to tackle Lizard Peak or join us for a cruise up Heart Attack Hill?
Click on individual races for more information. See ya on the dirt.
Nestled on the shores of the beautiful Colorado River, Lake Havasu City boasts over 80 miles of pristine BLM multi use, non-motorized, desert trails. Our events are set to be the first in a new series of races coming to Lake Havasu City, Arizona and we're pumped. These events will be chip timed, giving everyone from serious runners to our new trail runners accurate times and results. Did we mention finisher medals? Thats right! Select your race, save the date, hit the dirt, cross the finish line and collect your finishers medal. Inaugural event shirt sales will benefit A Clear Path Forward a firefighter peer driven non-profit, addressing firefighter mental health and wellness.
See each individual event for details and start times. The Heart Attack Hill event is most definitely walker/hiker friendly. Unfortunately, no furry friends allowed. So grab your family, friends and coworkers and let's get on the dirt for a great morning of trail races. Remember the real race is YOU vs YOU. So let's get outside and have some fun.
Since this is an inaugural event, the only question were asking is, which runners will be setting course records.
Are you ready to tackle Lizard Peak or join us for a cruise up Heart Attack Hill?
Click on individual races for more information. See ya on the dirt.
Races
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Lizard Peak Scramble 10k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Official Event Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM MST)
$64.60
OPENS 18 JULThis is a run and scramble to the summit of Lizard Peak and out to the blue waters of Lake Havasu. The 10k race will take runners from the start/finish to the summit, down a valley, around the mountain and out to Balanced Rock Cove where they will come face to face with the pristine blue waters of Lake Havasu, marking the halfway point. This course is a mix of single track, loose gravel and sandy washes. The majority of the elevation gain is found in the first mile with a short, but vertical rock wall scramble at .72 miles that will test participants agility, nerves and teamwork with Lizard Peak towering overhead. (Event Crew member at this location to assist as needed) Once at the infamous summit, runners may take a second to snap a pic and get a peek of the giant lizard rock formation 500 feet below or take in the 360^0 panoramic views of the city and blue waters of Lake Havasu before heading down. Terrain on the backside of Lizard Peak will zig zag down rocky switchbacks, consisting of loose gravel on descents. Buckle up! You ready to tackle Lizard Peak? Hit that "Sign Up" button. -
Lizard Peak Scramble 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Official Lizard Peak Scramble Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:45AM MST)
$43.40
OPENS 18 JULThis race will follow the same path to the summit as the 10k. The 5k Scramble is expected to be a fun, challenging yet still fairly fast event. This course is a mix of single track, loose gravel and sandy washes. The majority of the elevation gain is found in the first mile with a short, but vertical rock wall scramble at .72 miles that will test participants agility, nerves and teamwork with Lizard Peak towering overhead. (Event Crew member at this location to assist as needed) Once at the infamous summit, runners may take a second to snap a pic and get a peek of the giant lizard rock formation 500 feet below or take in the 360^0 panoramic views of the city and blue waters of Lake Havasu before heading down. After the elevation gain runners will zig zag down the back side of Lizard Peak, shoot down a short valley before eventually making their way back onto some runnable single track where they round the mountain and bring it home. Terrain on the backside of Lizard Peak will zig zag down rocky switchbacks, consisting of loose gravel on descents. Buckle up! You ready to tackle Lizard Peak? Hit that "Sign Up" button. -
Heart Attack Hill 5k Fun Run/Hike
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Official Lizard Peak Scramble Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:50AM MST)
$43.40
OPENS 18 JULIdeal for runners and hikers alike. If you're new to trail running this will give you a great taste of life on the dirt. Likewise, if you're an avid runner, we're confident you're going love this loop. Not interested in tackling the elevation or challenge of Lizard Peak? The Heart Attack Hill 5k Fun Run/Hike may be just what the Doctor ordered. Don't let the name scare you. This race which will take you across some amazing single-track trails with modest elevation gains and losses. This loop will share the same start/finish as the Lizard Peak Scramble, while taking runners further south on a fun and even potentially fast 5k loop for serious runners. Participants looking for a fun, yet competitive event can make this as easy or challenging as they want. Grab your family, friends or coworkers and join us for Havasu's first official Trail Race. No aid stations. There will be a member of our team at the bottom of Heart Attack Hill where this race and the 10k course merge. -
Kids 1k Dirt Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:00AM MST)
$16.90
OPENS 18 JULTurn'em loose and let'em run. We want to get the whole family in on the action so we've added a 1k Kids Dirt Dash which will kick off the Lizard Peak Scramble races. The Dirt Dash loop will start and finish at the official starting line arch. Parents are encouraged to run behind all the kids. Kid's will receive a Dirt Dash Finishers medal for crossing the finish line.
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