Blackout Night Runs
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About the race
Blackout Night Runs is a set of evening trail races held at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. The courses run through ponderosa pines above 7,000 feet, topping out on a mesa with wide views of night skies. Trails vary from narrow single track to wider, well-maintained forest paths.
Distances offered:
- 27K
- 13K
- 6K
Key course details differ by distance. The 27K is a multi-loop route covering about 16.8 miles with roughly 1,293 feet of elevation gain and two full circuits. The 13K covers about 8.56 miles with 648 feet of ascent. The 6K is about 4.12 miles with 287 feet of gain. Maximum course elevation is near 7,137 feet.
Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel-2O), sweet and salty snacks, and fruit; 27K aid stations occur approximately every 4.0 to 4.4 miles. Crews and drop bags are allowed only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not allowed in any distance. The overall cutoff for the event is midnight.
On-site amenities and services include chip timing, finish-line photos, a branded goodie and finisher medal, live split tracking, and medical staff at the start/finish headquarters. The event includes a tent-only group campground with limited permits; tents are first come, first served. Pets are not allowed on course; leashed pets are permitted in the camping area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
