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Justin Poehnelt
WAITLIST ACTIVE April 11, 2026
Desert Peak Ultra

100K

Oracle, AZ
Other Distances: 100K + 50K Double (Summit Challenge)50K
Field Strength
69.9%
0 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
57
Registered Runners

The Desert Peak Ultra is a grueling mountain race in Oracle, Arizona, that challenges runners with a dramatic ascent from the Sonoran Desert floor to the 9,159-foot alpine summit of Mount Lemmon. Participants navigate a mix of rugged climbs and smooth singletrack trails while experiencing a stunning transition from saguaro-filled landscapes to cool pine forests.

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Field Strength

Field Strength
69.9%
Rank of 20th
-0.3%
Median Rank
70.5%
90+
0
80-89
8
60-79
20
<60
9
New
20
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
0
-3.0 vs avg
% of Field
0.0%
-1.4% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 37 runners with 5+ UltraSignup finishes.

Field Strength is the UltraSignup rank of the 20th strongest qualified runner—a higher value indicates greater depth of talent.

Excluded: 14 with <5 finishes, 6 unranked

90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
57
Ranked Runners
37
Field Size Meter
Smallest (50) Largest (466)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
JR
Johnny Ramos
7 results
Tuscon, AZ
87.2%
EP
Edward Podolny
9 results
Scottsdale, AZ
86.6%
MG
Michael Greer
15 results
Peoria, AZ
84.3%
BP
Brian Peterson
11 results
Mesa, AZ
83.3%
VS
Vasile Samartinean
38 results
Phoenix, AZ
80.7%