Courses
Three ways to earn your finisher's bray, all through ponderosa forest at 7,000 feet. Final routes are being scouted now.
Pick your trail
The Tenderfoot Trot
~3 miles · $75
- This is the fun run
- Pack saddle optional
- Wide, gentle forest loop
- Swag bag, finisher medal + shirt
Final route pending
The Prospector's Pursuit
~6 miles · $75
- Single track climbs and meadow crossings
- Pack saddle optional
- Aid station with water for both species
- Swag bag, finisher medal + shirt
Final route pending
The Mother Lode
13 miles · $75
- Traditional rules: pack saddle with pick, pan & shovel required
- Two aid stations for both species
- Swag bag, finisher medal, shirt & external bragging rights
Final route pending
🏆 Awards
There will be awards and cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for all distances.
Course maps
Interactive maps coming
Maps, elevation profiles, and downloadable GPX files will be posted once routes are final and permitted.
What to expect
- Altitude.Flagstaff sits around 7,000 feet. If you're coming from lower ground, arrive a day or two early and hydrate like it's your job.
- Terrain. Forest roads and trail through pine country — runnable, with honest climbs. Details per course once routes are locked.
- Aid & water. Aid station locations and cutoff times will be published with the final course maps. Burros drink first.
- Weather. Late June is usually warm and dry, but mountain weather writes its own schedule. Plan for sun, wind, and surprise.