How hilly is the Flagstaff Marathon?
The Flagstaff Marathon is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 732 m.
Flagstaff Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Flagstaff Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 11:23/km
- Typical conditions
- 85/100
- Evidence depth
- 31 verified facts
8:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Flagstaff Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Road
- Scenery
- Countryside, Forest, Canyon, Mountain
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Flagstaff Marathon route go?
The Flagstaff Marathon route starts at Arizona Nordic Village, 16848 U.S. 180, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 and finishes at Arizona Nordic Village, 16848 U.S. 180, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Underfoot, expect mix of closed Forest Service roads, single track and double track game trails (entirely off-road). It passes Coconino National Forest, Arizona Nordic Village, ponderosa pine forest and aspen forest. Completely off-road trail event benefiting Coconino Community College's men's and women's cross country program.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Forest
- Canyon
- Mountain
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Destination
Terrain
- Trail
- Road
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 732 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- All racers must finish within 8 hours; aid stations break down after 6 hours, and marathoners must reach the mile 19 aid station by 12:45 PM
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston qualifier; off Road trail event with no published qualifying standards and open registration
Race day logistics
- Medal
- Custom finisher medals for all finishers
- Finisher tee
- Lightweight hoodie included with entry
Access and course status
- Start
- Arizona Nordic Village, 16848 U.S. 180, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
- Finish
- Arizona Nordic Village, 16848 U.S. 180, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Course facts
- Course type
- Laps
- Surface
- Mix of closed Forest Service roads, single track and double track game trails (entirely off Road)
- Landmarks
- Coconino National Forest, Arizona Nordic Village, ponderosa pine forest, aspen forest
- Notable features
- Completely off-road trail event benefiting Coconino Community College's men's and women's cross country program
- post-race lunch (burrito or tortilla soup), beer, and swag included
- Full marathoners complete the half marathon course twice (RED loop, BLACK loop, RED loop, BLACK loop)
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 85Favourability /100