Aravaipa Running - Blackout Night Runs

Flagstaff, United States • 19 Jun 2026

Blackout Night Runs : June 19, 2026

Blackout Night Runs is a night trail running event at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ. The event offers the following distances:

  • 27K (approximately 16.8 miles)
  • 13K (approximately 8.56 miles)
  • 6K (approximately 4.12 miles)

The race is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series and is held on trails in ponderosa pine forest above 7,000 ft.

Course, services and logistics

Courses use Soldiers Trail and Highlands Trail; the 6K follows a shortened Soldiers Trail loop. The 27K is run as two full circuits, the 13K as one loop, and the 6K as a shortened loop. Trail surfaces range from narrow single track to wider, maintained forest paths. Maximum elevation on course is 7,137 ft; total elevation gain is listed as 1,293 ft for the 27K, 648 ft for the 13K, and 287 ft for the 6K.

Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel-2O), sweet and salty snacks, and fruit; for the 27K they are sited roughly every 4.0 to 4.4 miles. Crews are allowed only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not permitted. Drop bags are available at start/finish and on each loop. Courses are marked with orange plastic ribbons, laminated signs at junctions, and blue and white checkerboard flagging for wrong-way trails. Race features include chip timing, finish photo, a branded goodie, iced coffee, live split tracking, and a custom finisher medal. Tent camping passes are offered for the group campground; parking is located at the North Parking Lot near the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

27 km
27k
13 km
13k
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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