Cocodona 250

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

Event overview

Cocodona is a multi-day trail race event in Arizona held in May 2026. The series includes several point-to-point and loop races that link Black Canyon City and Flagstaff and pass through Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Sedona, and Flagstaff. The event dates on the main page are May 4-9, 2026.

  • 250 Miles
  • 125.1 Miles
  • 100.2 Miles
  • 80 Mile
  • 40 Mile

Course and support

The longest route is described as a roughly 250-mile point-to-point course (listed as 256.6 miles for 2026) that moves from the Sonoran Desert into pine forests and high plateaus. Key statistics for the 250-mile course include about 40,667 feet of estimated elevation gain and 21 aid stations plus 4 water drops. Surface breakdowns are given (for the 250 mile: single-track 45%, double-track 46%, pavement 9%). Aid stations across distances are listed as providing water, electrolyte drink, sodas, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, vegetarian and vegan options, and most will offer a hot meal; gluten-free options are available on request.

Logistics

A GPS-enabled device with the course file downloaded is mandatory. SPOT trackers are issued for some races. Registration closes on April 26, 2026, and entry fees vary by race and registration period (example listed prices for the Cocodona 250 range from $1,695 to $1,845 depending on date). Detailed course maps and section descriptions are available from the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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

Prickly Pedal at Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers multiple mountain bike distances on the Maricopa Trail and a scenic 10 mile out and back trail run with desert and lake views. Proceeds support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.

Explore sun baked single track and rugged desert trails at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek Regional Park on Feb 7 2026. Choose from six distances from 6K to 50 mile and enjoy stocked aid stations and chip timing.

Experience rugged canyon trails at the Black Canyon Ultras near Mayer and New River, Arizona with 50K and 100K point to point courses. Scenic river crossings and technical singletrack make this a memorable Western States qualifying 100K.

April 4, 2026: run 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King in Black Canyon City AZ. Shuttle, two aid stations and drop bag service provided; ideal preview for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100 runners.