About us

After a short hiatus, the race returns in 2026 with a refreshed format that blends trail running at Usery Mountain Regional Park with high pressure medical challenges that reward sharp thinking as much as physical grit. Teams of four will navigate rugged Sonoran terrain while tackling realistic wilderness and resuscitation scenarios along the way. The course is designed to stretch your clinical decision making, stress your endurance, and push your teamwork and strategy. Every station brings a new twist. Expect adrenaline. Expect problem solving under fatigue. Expect a day where your medical knowledge matters as much as your ability to keep up the pace. If you are hungry for challenge, ready to compete alongside friends, and eager to prove that you can think and act when the stakes rise, MedWAR Arizona 2026 is waiting for you.

Winter in Phoenix offers great racing conditions with cool crisp mornings and easily tolerable afternoons. This is the opposite of many places allowing for an excellent wilderness race without snow and frostbite.

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If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at azdesertmedwar@gmail.com. You can also join us on Facebook and Instagram @medwarphoenix!