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Kahtoola Uphill

Name: Kahtoola Uphill
Start: 2027-02-20
End: 2027-02-20
Location: McMillan Mesa

McMillan Mesa, United States • 20 Feb 2027

GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill

The Kahtoola Uphill is an annual mountain race held in Flagstaff, Arizona. This mountain event focuses on human-powered movement and serves as a fundraiser for Friends of Camp Colton, an organization supporting outdoor education for children. The race features a family-friendly atmosphere where participants can compete individually or form teams of any size.

The event offers multiple course options of varying difficulty:

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The event includes a post-race celebration and camaraderie among participants. As a fundraiser, the race features multiple raffle opportunities, including the Peace Outfitters Race Raffle and a Golden Ticket raffle with high-value prizes. Volunteers support the event in various roles before, during, and after the race, and are permitted to wear costumes. All proceeds benefit programs that make outdoor environmental education accessible to local students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Website

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Midway Climb

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

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