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Flagstaff Loop Trail

Name: Flagstaff Loop Trail
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: Flagstaff

Flagstaff, United States • 11 Oct 2025

Event

The Flagstaff Loop Trail event is a 45 Miler held in Flagstaff, AZ. The course is based at Schutlz Creek Trailhead. The race is organized as an unofficial "fatass" style event and has no entry fee. Registration closes Wed, Oct 8 @ 11:59 PM MT.

Support and runner requirements

The event has limited resources. Participants are required to bring a contribution such as cookies, chips, Gatorade, or a similar item. Contributions will be assigned and the required items will be emailed to each runner at least one week before the race. A few aid stations along the route will provide water and the assigned contributions, but runners are encouraged to carry most of what they need. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Flagstaff

Race information

Website Registration

45 mi

45 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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