This August, Join Flagstaff’s oldest race, and the 2nd oldest half marathon in Arizona sponsored by Kinney Construction Services! This year we are hosting our annual race on our challenging and breathtakingly beautiful course. All half marathon participants will get a commemorative finisher’s medal similar to last year’s popular design. …
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This August, Join Flagstaff’s oldest race, and the 2nd oldest half marathon in Arizona sponsored by Kinney Construction Services! This year we are hosting our annual race on our challenging and breathtakingly beautiful course. All half marathon participants will get a commemorative finisher’s medal similar to last year’s popular design. Both 5K and half participants will receive a $34 Sweatvac Hi-Tech colorful long-sleeved shirt, free digital race photos, and admission to the FREE Fratelli’s pre-race pizza party located in their Party Room directly behind their 4th Street restaurant (2120 N Fourth Street). Kid’s Dash participants will get a medal. See photos and the last year’s race!
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K are walker-friendly events! Those who would like to take their time on our beautiful but challenging half-marathon course, there is a 6 AM start. While you will receive a chip time and finisher’s medal, you will not be eligible for age division awards.
Our beautiful course starts at Thorpe Park and climbs the steep urban trail onto Observatory Mesa (where astronomers discovered Pluto) and follows dirt roads on with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks. Elevations range between 6957 ft at the start, to 7731 ft near the 7.5 mile mark! Most of the climbing is done over the first 1.25 miles, so pace yourself. If you are from lower elevations, heed the race director’s advice and power walk!!!! You will easily make up the time over the rest of the course! The 5K is also on Observatory Mesa. ALL proceeds benefit BBBSF Mentoring Programs that create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
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Difficult - but sooooo worth it!
This is one of my favorite races to date despite my relatively poor showing as an eastern US flatlander. The first couple of miles on this mostly-trail race are killer … MORE
This is one of my favorite races to date despite my relatively poor showing as an eastern US flatlander. The first couple of miles on this mostly-trail race are killer as you climb up to the mesa, and part of the logging trail is somewhat difficult, but the views are just amazing! The race organizing team, the other runners, and locals were all extremely friendly and helpful, and it’s a relatively small race so you don’t get lost in the crowd. No wonder Flagstaff is rated the #19 running city in the world.