Event Description
Grinder Course Maps and Profiles:
The Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder is concentrated on a 40 mile loop with an out-and-back section for the 50 mile course. The routes take cyclists through the lush semi desert landscape that skirt the lower elevations of the Santa Catalina Mountains and leads the way to the main climb up the backside of Mt Lemmon. The course consists of a mix of gravel/dirt and paved roads that wind its way through sections of the Coronado National Forest and through the neighboring town of San Manuel. Along the way you’ll pass through local cattle ranches and former mining operations while traveling across several cattle guards, over small narrow bridges, and through dry river beds known as washes. Incredible views of the San Pedro River Valley and Galiuro Mountain Range, a sky island mountain, can been seen from virtually anywhere along the course. The route can be done on a cross, gravel or mountain bike. Aid Stations will be located at Mt Lemmon “Control” Road & Forest Road 4450 “Haul Road” and Redington Road & Black Hills Mine Road.
The 40 Grind course is a 41 mile loop that starts and finishes at Arizona Zipline Adventures and takes riders through sections of the Coronado National Forest in the Santa Catalina Mountains (Mt Lemmon) and through the neighboring town of San Manuel. There is 28.7 miles of grave/dirt roads and 12.3 miles of paved roads. Expect little to no motor vehicle traffic. Conditions of gravel roads can vary from hard-pack, to rutted or washboard depending on the last time the roads were graded and/or touched by monsoon downpours. Elevations along the course vary from 3000 ft to 5000 ft. At the lowest point of the course average high temps are in the mid 90’s for this time of the year.
The 50 Grind course is a 41 mile loop with a 7 mile out-and-back section for 48 miles of total riding that starts and finishes at Arizona Zipline Adventures and takes riders through sections of the Coronado National Forest in the Santa Catalina Mountains (Mt Lemmon) and through the neighboring town of San Manuel. The 7 mile out-and-back section comes at Aid #1 (12.5 miles) and offers riders an additional 1000ft of climbing. There is 35.7 miles of gravel/dirt roads and 12.3 miles of paved roads. Expect little to no motor vehicle traffic. Conditions of gravel roads can vary from hard-pack, to rutted or washboard depending on the last time the roads were graded and/or touched by monsoon downpours. Elevations along the course vary from 3000 ft to 6000 ft. At the lowest point of the course average high temps are in the mid 90’s for this time of the year.
Stampede Course Maps and Profiles:
The Peppersauce Stampede offers folks the opportunity to travel one of southern Arizona's most historic gravel/dirt roads and a particularly scenic portion of the Arizona Trail located on the “back side” northern slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains starting and finishing at Arizona Zipline Adventures.
The 5K Run is an out-and-back along Mt. Lemmon Control Road, with an aid station at the turnaround point. Gradual, rolling hills over relatively easy terrain make this a great run for anyone. The 5K is entirely on dirt roads.
The 5K Run is an out-and-back along Mt. Lemmon Control Road, with an aid station at the turnaround point. Gradual, rolling hills over relatively easy terrain make this a great run for anyone. The 5K is entirely on dirt roads.
The 8-mile run is set among the granite boulders and oak trees near Arizona Zipline Adventures. It follows dirt roads on the Coronado National Forest 6.2 miles and a particularly scenic portion of the Arizona Trail for 1.8 miles. Runners will also enjoy passing by the historic High Jinks Ranch at the highest point on this course and exiting the Arizona Trail at American Flag Ranch trail head before heading back to the finish.
The run begins along the relatively flat Mt Lemmon Control Road. After 1.7 miles, runners turn left on Campo Bonito Road and begin a gradual climb toward High Jinks Ranch. After 3/4 mile the climb increases in pitch and ascends 400 vertical feet in 1 mile. This is where you'll find liquid refreshment and moral support.
At the high point, runners turn on to the Arizona Trail and enjoy single-track for the next 3.1 miles - past granite boulders, dense oak forest, riparian gallery, and eventually past American Flag Ranch, the oldest standing territorial post office in Arizona. From there, runners hit a short segment of pavement on their way back toward the finish line. There is one more aid station if you're in need of water or nutrition, and the remaining 1.7 miles of dirt road will pass quickly as you make your way back to Arizona Zipline Adventures.
After you catch your breath and celebrate your 8-mile accomplishment, a finish line fiesta of epic proportion awaits!
The run begins along the relatively flat Mt Lemmon Control Road. After 1.7 miles, runners turn left on Campo Bonito Road and begin a gradual climb toward High Jinks Ranch. After 3/4 mile the climb increases in pitch and ascends 400 vertical feet in 1 mile. This is where you'll find liquid refreshment and moral support.
At the high point, runners turn on to the Arizona Trail and enjoy single-track for the next 3.1 miles - past granite boulders, dense oak forest, riparian gallery, and eventually past American Flag Ranch, the oldest standing territorial post office in Arizona. From there, runners hit a short segment of pavement on their way back toward the finish line. There is one more aid station if you're in need of water or nutrition, and the remaining 1.7 miles of dirt road will pass quickly as you make your way back to Arizona Zipline Adventures.
After you catch your breath and celebrate your 8-mile accomplishment, a finish line fiesta of epic proportion awaits!
The 10-mile run is set among the granite boulders and oak trees near Arizona Zipline Adventures. It follows dirt roads on the Coronado National Forest for 6.7 miles and a particularly scenic portion of the Arizona Trail for 3.3 miles. Runners will also enjoy passing by the historic High Jinks Ranch, located 500 ft off the course, and exiting the AZT at American Flag Ranch trail head before heading back to the finish.
The run begins along the relatively flat Mt Lemmon Control Road. After 1.7 miles, runners turn left on Campo Bonito Road, and the location of aid station 1 & 3, and begin a gradual climb toward Oracle Ridge. After 1 mile the climb increases in pitch and ascends Heartbreak Hill where you'll gain 800 vertical feet in 1.4 miles. This is where you'll find the second aid station along the course, complete with liquid refreshment and moral support.
At the high point, runners turn on to the Arizona Trail and enjoy single-track for the next 3.3 miles - past granite boulders, dense oak forest, riparian gallery, and eventually past American Flag Ranch, the oldest standing territorial post office in Arizona. From there, runners hit a short segment of pavement on their way back toward the finish line. There is one more aid station if you're in need of water or nutrition, and the remaining 1.7 miles of dirt road will pass quickly as you make your way back to Arizona Zipline Adventures.
After you catch your breath and celebrate your 10-mile accomplishment, a finish line fiesta of epic proportion awaits!
The run begins along the relatively flat Mt Lemmon Control Road. After 1.7 miles, runners turn left on Campo Bonito Road, and the location of aid station 1 & 3, and begin a gradual climb toward Oracle Ridge. After 1 mile the climb increases in pitch and ascends Heartbreak Hill where you'll gain 800 vertical feet in 1.4 miles. This is where you'll find the second aid station along the course, complete with liquid refreshment and moral support.
At the high point, runners turn on to the Arizona Trail and enjoy single-track for the next 3.3 miles - past granite boulders, dense oak forest, riparian gallery, and eventually past American Flag Ranch, the oldest standing territorial post office in Arizona. From there, runners hit a short segment of pavement on their way back toward the finish line. There is one more aid station if you're in need of water or nutrition, and the remaining 1.7 miles of dirt road will pass quickly as you make your way back to Arizona Zipline Adventures.
After you catch your breath and celebrate your 10-mile accomplishment, a finish line fiesta of epic proportion awaits!
Athlete Package Includes:
- The opportunity to ride or run and race on one of the most historic, scenic, and challenging gravel/dirt roads in the southwest!
- 10 & 8-Mile Trail Run features a scenic portion of the Arizona Trail
- Personalized Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder number plate for your bike
- Personalized Peppersauce Stampede bib number for your body
- Professional timing and results provided by SWSportsReg.com
- Event “Goodie Bag” loaded with goodies from our great sponsors including event t-shirt
- Secure Bag service at the finish line (use your provided “goodie bag”)
- 2 fully stocked aid stations on each the ride & run course with plenty of fuel to help you in your quest to squeeze the Lemmon and stomp out the trail!
- Recovery zone at the finish area
- Custom awards for category winners and podium placers
- Finisher award for those who complete the course in the allotted time
- Custom PACTIMO jersey for the first Man and Woman to reach the King/Queen of the Mountain locations on course and overall 40 & 50 Grind Winners!
- The best Craft Bike Fuel provided by our friends at Catalina Brewing Company (1 per entry, must be age 21 or older to redeem)
- Course monitoring and communications Provided by Pima County HAM Radio Operators
- Enthusiastic volunteers! Without them this event could not be possible!
Fee Schedule:
All Start Times Subject to Change!
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Mt Lemmon 50 Grind
Start Time 7:10 am $70 Thru May 31st $80 June 1st thru August 31st $100 September 1st thru Sept 22nd. Mt Lemmon 40 Grind Start Time - 7:15 am $60 Thru May 31st $70 June 1st thru August 31st $90 September 1st thru Sept 22nd. Limited to 300 riders. |
10 Mile Trail Run
Start Time 7:00 am $50 Thru May 31st $60 June 1st thru August 31st $80 September 1st thru Sept 22nd. 8 Mile Trail Run Start Time 7:00 am $40 Thru May 31st $50 June 1st thru August 31st $70 September 1st thru Sept 22nd. 5K Trail Run Start Time - 7:05 am $30 Thru May 31st $40 June 1st thru August 31st $60 September 1st thru Sept 22nd. Limited to 200 Runners |
Refund and Transfer Policy:
This event has a no refund policy. FREE Transfer of entry to another participant available until Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 8 pm (AZ Time). The person receiving the transfer must have or create a FREE account with SWSportsReg.com in order to have a successful transfer. This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, natural disaster, etc. that could endanger participants or volunteers, the race may be shortened, postponed, or canceled without refund.
