Black Canyon City, AZ, United States · Friday, May 7, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Cocodonan Flagstaff Crest

233 days away

61 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

3.1 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 61 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

34.0709° N, 112.1507° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~283 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (38mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 31°C

Night low 14°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 13 h 42 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 976 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 61 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes61 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 61 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 61 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

A curated route through central Arizona linking historic towns and paths off the beaten path. The rich history of the towns linked up through little traveled ranges makes this a one-of-a-kind tour of Arizona. 43% Single-Track, 49% Double-Track, 8% Pa

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