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Flagstaff Sky Peaks

Name: Flagstaff Sky Peaks
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Flagstaff

Flagstaff, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Flagstaff Sky Peaks is a premier mountain trail running event held in Flagstaff, Arizona, featuring race distances of 50 miles, 50K, 26K, and 10K. The races start at the Fort Valley Trailhead near Snowbowl Road, traversing scenic single-track trails through the Coconino National Forest and the Arizona Trail. Participants experience diverse mountain terrain, including climbs to the San Francisco Peaks, aspens in vibrant fall foliage, and challenging sections like the Powerline Climb and Weatherford Climb. The 50-mile race circumnavigates the San Francisco Peaks with over 6,500 feet of elevation gain. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility with cupless races and offers aid stations, drop bags, and pacer support on longer distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Flagstaff

Race information

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50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

26 km

26k

10 km

10k

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

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