Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, AZ, Arizona
250 miles across Arizona from desert to ponderosa pine. Traverses diverse ecosystems from Sonoran desert at 2,000 ft to alpine terrain above 9,000 ft. The premier 250-mile race in the American Southwest.
| Name | Mile | Elevation | Crew Access | Drop Bag | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Bee | 18 | 2,600 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Crown King | 42 | 5,800 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Palace Station | 60 | 5,400 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Prescott | 82 | 5,400 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Mingus Mountain | 108 | 7,700 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Jerome | 118 | 5,100 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Sedona | 148 | 4,500 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Munds Park | 180 | 6,600 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Mormon Lake | 210 | 7,100 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Walnut Canyon | 235 | 6,800 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Segment | Miles | Terrain | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon to Crown King | 0–42 | climb | hard | Desert start. Big climb to Bradshaw Mountains. |
| Crown King to Prescott | 42–82 | rolling | moderate | Mountain trails through pine forest. |
| Prescott to Sedona | 82–148 | mixed | hard | Mingus Mountain, Jerome switchbacks, red rock descent. |
| Sedona to Flagstaff | 148–250 | climb | extreme | Final 100 miles. Coconino NF to Flagstaff. Pure grit. |
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