GROOVIN' IN THE ASPENS
- Date Sun 24th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM MST
- Location Flagstaff, Arizona
- Price $54.00 - $85.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the "GROOVIN' IN THE ASPENS" event on Sunday, August 24, 2025, set in the stunning Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff, Coconino. This exciting race features three distances to cater to all levels of runners: a friendly 6K, a challenging 10K with a 682-foot elevation gain, and an adventurous 20K that boasts an elevation gain of 900 feet. Participants will experience the beauty of Flagstaff’s renowned trail systems, winding through picturesque aspens and pines along the famous Arizona Trail (AZT).
Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, August 22nd, ensuring you're all set for race day, with registration starting at 6:30 AM at Arizona Nordic Village. Each runner will receive a custom event finisher's medal, a commemorative T-shirt, and delicious snacks before and after the race. Join us for this unforgettable trail running experience and create lasting memories in the heart of Arizona’s natural beauty!
Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, August 22nd, ensuring you're all set for race day, with registration starting at 6:30 AM at Arizona Nordic Village. Each runner will receive a custom event finisher's medal, a commemorative T-shirt, and delicious snacks before and after the race. Join us for this unforgettable trail running experience and create lasting memories in the heart of Arizona’s natural beauty!
Organiser's Description
GROOVIN' IN THE ASPENS! TAKING PLACE IN THE MAJESTIC FORT VALLEY TRAILHEAD AND SURROUNDING TRAILS UTILIZING A COUPLE DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE FAMOUS AZT, THIS IS A 6K/10K/20K TRAIL RUN THROUGH THE ASPENS AND PINES OF SOME OF FLAGSTAFF'S BEST TRAIL SYSTEMS!
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Our 5k event is on smooth easy green that surround the expo area of the event. A relatively flat course throughout the aspens and very friendly.
10k event uses a combination of single track and jeep road with 682 feet of elevation gain.
20K is also a combination of mostly single track and few Jeep roads with 900 feet of elevation gain.
PACKET PICKUP
Early Packet Pickup will be on Friday August 22nd. 12pm=4 PM at Run Flagstaff. 204-A E. Route 66. Flagstaff AZ 86001
WHAT YOU GET!
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Custom Event T-Shirt.
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
PLEASE NOTE ANY RACE RELATED ITEMS (SHIRTS, MEDALS, ETC.) WILL NOT BE MAILED TO THOSE THAT DO NOT ATTEND.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:30am at Arizona Nordic Village
We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day.
We do welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons but keep in mind that this is a trail run and there will be some areas of the course that will be difficult to maneuver.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Our 5k event is on smooth easy green that surround the expo area of the event. A relatively flat course throughout the aspens and very friendly.
10k event uses a combination of single track and jeep road with 682 feet of elevation gain.
20K is also a combination of mostly single track and few Jeep roads with 900 feet of elevation gain.
PACKET PICKUP
Early Packet Pickup will be on Friday August 22nd. 12pm=4 PM at Run Flagstaff. 204-A E. Route 66. Flagstaff AZ 86001
WHAT YOU GET!
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Custom Event T-Shirt.
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
PLEASE NOTE ANY RACE RELATED ITEMS (SHIRTS, MEDALS, ETC.) WILL NOT BE MAILED TO THOSE THAT DO NOT ATTEND.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:30am at Arizona Nordic Village
We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day.
We do welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons but keep in mind that this is a trail run and there will be some areas of the course that will be difficult to maneuver.
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