Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra

Choose from the 100-mile solo run, the 55-mile solo run, or the run relays. Experience the awe-inspiring Arizona Trail from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon, crossing the ancestral lands of several indigenous people.

The historic stagecoach line to the Grand Canyon in the 1890s served as the racecourse, comprising singletrack, doubletrack, and forest roads along the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Enjoy the vast landscapes of ponderosa pine and pinon-juniper forests, grasslands, and aspen stands, with elevations ranging from 7,500 to 9,000 feet.

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Race Info

There will be a shuttle, for those who donโ€™t have their own transportation arrangements, from the finish line in Tusayan to the Snowbowl parking lot at the northeast corner of Highway 180 and Snowbowl Road (about a mile from the start).

Stagecoach offers 11 fully stocked aid stations. 100-mile runners may begin to use pacers at Chapel Mountain Aid Station (mile 42). 55K runners will NOT be allowed pacers unless there are extenuating circumstances and they have prior race management approval.

100M awards include locally made copper belt buckles for all finishers under the 31-hour cut-off, special “Champion” buckles for the overall women and men winners, Babbitt Ranches Pendleton blankets for overall winners, and special awards for the men and women masters (over 45) winners.

55K awards include special finisher medals and awards for all finishers supplied by Babbitt Backcountry, as well as special prizes for overall and masters (over 45) 55K winners.

Race Date

September 21, 2024.

Location

Flagstaff Hotshots Ranch
6930 Forest Service 766 Rd,
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 US

Directions

Distances

  • 100M
  • 55K
  • 100M Relay (8 / 4 / 2 person team)
  • 55K Relay (3 person team)

Starting Time

All races and relays start at 6:30 a.m.

Entry Fees

  • $280 and up โ€“ 100M
  • $120 and up โ€“ 55K
  • $640 and up โ€“ 100M Relay 8 Person
  • $400 and up โ€“ 100M Relay 4 Person
  • $250 and up โ€“ 100M Relay 2 Person
  • $240 and up โ€“ 55K Relay 3 Person

Course Map

The course spans from approximately 7,500 feet to a peak elevation of 9,000 feet. The 100-mile race entails a gain of around 7,000 feet, while the 55k involves roughly 2,300 feet of gain.

Runners and relay participants in the 100-mile category have a 31.5-hour cutoff, while those participating in the 100-mile relay have 15 hours to complete the course. 55k runners must finish within 10 hours.

You can find the course map and description here: runazt.org.

Registration

To reserve your spot in the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line, register online at ultrasignup.com.

Official Race Website

Always refer to the official website for the latest race information: runazt.org.

Social Media

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Related Events

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