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Flagstaff Marathon

Name: Flagstaff Marathon
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Flagstaff

Flagstaff, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Flagstaff Marathon takes place in the Coconino National Forest at the Arizona Nordic Village. This off-road event features a variety of distances held at an elevation of over 8,000 feet. The courses consist of single and double track trails winding through ponderosa pine and aspen forests.

The event is organized by the Coconino Community College Foundation and Sundog Running. Proceeds from the races support Coconino Community College Athletics, specifically the men's and women's cross country programs.

Distances

The following distances are available for participants:

Marathon: A 26.2 mile trail race on off-road terrain.
Half Marathon: A 13.1 mile trail race through the national forest.
10k: A 6.2 mile trail race on single and double track.
Kid's Kilo: A 1 km running race designed for younger participants.

The event is held in Flagstaff, Arizona, at a high altitude and uses the natural terrain of the forest for all race categories. Participation requires registration as the event has a capacity limit and frequently fills to its maximum occupancy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Flagstaff

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

6 mi

10k

Kid's Kilo

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

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