Cocodona 250

Black Canyon City, United States • 4-9 May 2026

Event overview

Cocodona runs in early May 2026 and includes multiple point-to-point trail races in central and northern Arizona. Distances offered:

  • 250 miles (full route listed as 256.6 miles)
  • 125 miles
  • 100 miles
  • 80 miles
  • 40 miles

The full Cocodona 250 route links Black Canyon City and Downtown Flagstaff. The 250-mile event lists a time limit of 125 hours. The 250 course maximum elevation is 9,241 feet and minimum elevation is 1,996 feet. Estimated total elevation gain for the 250 is 40,667 feet (2026). Surface mix for the 250 is approximately 45% single-track, 46% double-track, and 9% pavement.

Course and logistics

The route connects established trail systems and towns, including the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail, Prescott Circle Trail, Arizona Trail, and Flagstaff Loop Trail, and passes through Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Sedona, and Flagstaff. The 250 course lists 21 aid stations and 4 water drops; aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink, sodas, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, vegetarian and vegan options, and most will offer a hot meal. The first crew-access aid station on the 250 is at the Crown King Saloon, about 37 miles in. A GPS-enabled device with the course file downloaded is mandatory for runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

257 mi
Cocodona 250
125 mi
Sedona Canyons 125
100 mi
Cocodona 100
79 mi
Mingus Traverse 80
39 mi
Flagstaff Crest 40
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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