Cocodona 250
Black Canyon City, United States • 4-9 May 2026
Cocodona 250
The Cocodona event week in May 2026 is a collection of point‑to‑point trail races that link central Arizona communities and trails. The main offerings include these distances:
- 250 Miles
- 125 Mile
- 100 Mile
- 80 Mile
- 40 Mile
The full 250 mile route runs from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff and passes through Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, and Flagstaff. The courses move through a variety of landscapes: Sonoran desert and saguaros, mining roads and Bradshaw Mountain ridgelines, Granite Dells and Watson Lake near Prescott, the Verde River and Verde Valley, Sedona red rock canyons, and the Ponderosa pine forests of the Coconino Plateau. The Arizona Trail is used for a section near Walnut Canyon and the final highpoint includes the Mount Elden summit before the approach into downtown Flagstaff.
Key course facts for the 250 mile course include a listed distance of 252.9 miles, total estimated elevation gain of 38,791 feet and loss of 33,884 feet, a maximum elevation near 9,241 feet, and a surface mix of single track, double track, and pavement. Aid coverage for the 250 includes 21 aid stations and 4 water drops; most stations provide water, electrolyte drinks, snacks, fruit, vegetarian and vegan options, and many offer a hot meal. Crew access and a first crew aid location at Crown King (about 37 miles in) are noted. Carrying a GPS enabled device with the course file downloaded is mandatory for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.