Parking:

Parking: Sandy Seep Trailhead. Located on the north side of 89. Approximately 7 miles east of downtown Flagstaff via 89/66. 1.8 miles east of Elden Lookout trail via 89. This is a primitive parking lot. Med/higher clearance vehicles recommended but normal cars can access as well with some maneuvering. Parking will be tight, plan on carpooling if possible and keeping space between vehicles as close as possible. Don’t park like a jerk. The lot has room for no more than 40 vehicles. Additional overflow parking can be found a half mile up from the Sandy Seep trailhead lot at Conoco and at the Elden Pueblo lot that connects via sidewalk on 89 highway or via a social trail.

Other Rules:

No pacers allowed! This is a small race in a fragile environmental area. We have been asked to limit our impact.

You may NOT receive aid from anyone other than our volunteers at our established aid station.

Poles? Go for it! If you start with them, you have to carry them all of the way.

The Weather

The average high for October in Flagstaff is around 60. Average low is 35. The beginning of the course is fairly shaded and will be chilly at the start! The remaining 8 miles or so are fairly open and exposed. Even in 50s and 60s can feel warm. Plan accordingly and dress in layers!

Other Details:

-We will be diligently marking the course in a way that will make it really hard to make a wrong turn. With that said some rogue trail users often remove flags/markers from the course. We will have volunteers placed at a few intersections that might be a little extra confusing. More details on flag colors and other markers forthcoming.

-Our bibs will not have chips. “Gun” times only.

-There will be two portable toilets at start/finish with liquid sanitizer. No running water.

Prizes

This year our top 3 finishers will receive a Canyon Coulee Backpack cooler ( a 100.00 value) and swag from Kahtoola. Thank you to both these sponsors for their generous donations to our podium finishers.

Bib Pick Up:

Bib pick up will be held from 3-6pm the night before the race (Oct. 16th, 2026) at Run Flagstaff. Address for Run Flagstaff: 204 Historic Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

We will also have pickup from 5:45-6:45 AM at the race start/finish (Sandy Seep Trailhead) the morning of.

Refunds/Cancellations

No refunds! If you cancel, unfortunately we will not be able to provide a future race credit either. If the race is canceled due to fire, trail damage, or any other reason not in our control we will not be able to issue refunds or future race credits either.

After Race:

BYO Lawn Chair and Beverages/Food! Hang out with us, savor a perfect crips autumn day. We will have baked goods and our signature espresso bar set up at the finish.