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Flagstaff Marathon

Name: Flagstaff Marathon
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Flagstaff

Flagstaff, United States • 4 Oct 2025

Flagstaff Marathon, presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies, takes place in Flagstaff, Arizona, at the Arizona Nordic Village in the Coconino National Forest. The event includes Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and Kid's Kilo races. Courses are off-road, set at 8,000+ feet elevation among ponderosa pines and aspens, on single and double-track trails.

Marathon runners complete the Half-Marathon course twice. The race is billed as “The Coolest Marathon in Arizona” and benefits the Coconino Community College Foundation athletics program (men’s and women’s cross country) through CCC. There is a mile-19 cut-off for marathoners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Flagstaff

Race information

Website Registration

42 km

Marathon

21 km

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Kid's Kilo

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Apr 18

The VUE

Sedona - 23 mi from Flagstaff

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Run the VUE in Sedona for a day of single track trails, slick rock plateaus and iconic red rock views, with distances from a 4 mile fun run to a 50 mile ultra. Expect aid stations, finisher swag and festival vibes at the finish.

Tue - Thu May 5-7

Mingus Traverse

Flagstaff

79 mi

Mingus Traverse is a rugged point to point trail run from Prescott to Sedona in early May, about 79 miles through pine forest, high desert and iconic red rock scenery. Expect big climbs, varied single track and supportive aid stations.

Fri - Sat May 8-9

Flagstaff Crest 38

Flagstaff

39 mi

Tackle the Flagstaff Crest, a scenic 39 mile point to point trail race linking urban paths and high country single track around Flagstaff. Expect high elevation, varied terrain, four aid stations and a 27 hour cutoff as part of Cocodona wee..

Saturday May 16

Taco 'Bout Fun Run

Join the 5th annual Taco 'Bout Fun Run at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff for scenic trail races through Ponderosa pines. Pick 10K, 5K, a stroller friendly 1 Mile Stroll, or the free Children's Churro Chase and enjoy tacos at the finish.

Friday Jun 19

Aravaipa Running - Blackout Night Runs

Run under the stars at Blackout Night Runs on June 19, 2026 at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. Choose from 27K, 13K or 6K trails through ponderosa pine single track and enjoy aid stations, chip timing, and a custom finisher medal.

Saturday Jun 20

Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine Trail Runs

Experience high country trail running at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff on June 20, 2026. Choose from 50K, 27K, 13K or 6K loops through scenic ponderosa pine forest above 7,000 feet for a challenging, memorable day.