Groovin' in the Aspens

Groovin' in the Aspens

Groovin' in the Aspens is a trail running event held at the Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff, Arizona. The event offers multiple distances that use combinations of single track and jeep road through pine and aspen forest. Bear Jaw Events revived the race under this new name.

The event distances are:

• 6K
• 10K
• 20K
• 30K
• 50K

Course notes: the 6K is a smooth, relatively flat green loop near the event expo area. The 10K combines single track and jeep road and includes about 682 feet of elevation gain. The 20K uses mostly single track with some jeep roads and about 900 feet of elevation gain. The 30K consists of one Black loop plus one Blue loop. The 50K consists of two Black loops plus one Blue loop. Aid stations will be placed no more than seven miles apart.

Logistics: early packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, September 11 at Kickstand Kafe, 719 N. Humphreys, Flagstaff, AZ, with additional pickup available on race day before the event. Participants receive a custom finisher medal, a custom event t-shirt, and pre and post race snacks. Race related items will not be mailed to registrants who do not attend. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome but some trail sections may be difficult to navigate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.