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Aravaipa Running - Blackout Night Runs

Flagstaff, United States • 19 Jun 2026

Event details

The Blackout Night Runs take place Friday, June 19, 2026, at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ. Distances offered:

  • 27K (listed as 16.8 miles)
  • 13K (listed as 8.56 miles)
  • 6K (listed as 4.12 miles)

Each distance has an overall cutoff at midnight. Time limits are listed per distance. Live split tracking will be available for the event. Awards include artwork for the top three male and female finishers in each race and a finisher medal for all finishers.

Course and logistics

Courses run on Soldiers Trail and Highlands Trail through ponderosa pines above 7,000 ft, with sections of narrow single track and wider forest paths and mesa views. The 27K is a multi-loop course completing two full circuits.

Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel-2O), sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. For the 27K, aid stations are placed roughly every 4.0 to 4.4 miles. Crews are allowed at the start/finish area only. Pacers are not permitted. Drop bags are allowed and will be available at the start/finish on each loop.

Parking and the finish area are at the North Parking Lot near the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course. A nearby group campground is a short walk from the start/finish; tent camping passes are listed at $35 and include Friday and Saturday nights. No pets are allowed on course; dogs in the camping area must be leashed. Medical staff will be based at the start/finish headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Flagstaff

Race information

Website
27 km
1293 m+
13 km
648 m+
6 km
287 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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