Aravaipa Running - Blackout Night Runs

Blackout Night Runs : Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff

Blackout Night Runs is a night trail running event held in the ponderosa pines at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ. The event uses sections of Soldiers Trail and the Highlands Trail Loop at elevations above 7,000 feet, including stretches of narrow single track and wider maintained forest paths. The 27K runs two full circuits, the 13K runs one loop, and the 6K follows a shortened Soldiers Trail loop.

Aid stations are provided with water, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel-2O), sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. For the 27K there are aid stations approximately every 4.0 to 4.4 miles; runners are advised to plan to carry at least one bottle of water. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish area and will be available to runners on each loop. Crews may access the course only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not allowed.

Courses are marked with orange ribbons and colored laminated signs; wrong way trails are indicated with blue and white checkerboard flagging. Medical staff will be based at the start/finish headquarters and can provide first aid and race-day medical decisions. Event amenities include branded goodie items, finish line photography, chip timed results, live split tracking, and custom finisher medals. Limited tent camping in a group campground near the start/finish is available by permit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.