Ultra Running Hub Flagstaff, AZ, United States · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Timed
Flagstaff Sky Peaks 50 Miles Mountain Run
10 days to go
not publishedn/a Distance
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not publishedn/a Grit
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 27°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 03 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1836 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running ShoesCushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The Race traverses the mountains between the City of Flagstaff and the Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort through beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests and alpine meadows.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.