Ultra Running Hub Black Canyon City, AZ, United States · Friday, May 7, 2027
Cocodonan Flagstaff Crest
Calculated from 61 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.1 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (38mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 976 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38mi | 283 | Avinoam Maier · 04:59:29 | Madeleine Hawkins · 05:55:15 |
| 2026 | 125mi | 268 | Trueheart Brown · 25:14:07 | Andrea White · 31:15:59 |
| 2025 | 38mi | 164 | Trueheart Brown · 04:24:59 | Mary Mickler · 06:24:49 |
| 2025 | 125mi | 167 | Nicholas Allen · 26:24:58 | Andrea White · 30:57:59 |
| 2024 | 36mi | 158 | Ryan Wolff · 04:39:25 | Jessica Jones · 06:50:49 |
| 2024 | 125mi | 142 | Michael Greer · 26:27:11 | Katherine Edwards Anderson · 30:01:16 |
| 2023 | 36mi | 105 | Ryan Raff · 05:14:44 | Sarah Brown · 06:35:56 |
| 2023 | 125mi | 52 | Jeffrey Browning · 25:29:22 | Rachel Buzzard · 33:22:30 |
46% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (38mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 61 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 61 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 61 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 61 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Cocodonan Flagstaff Crest is a 50-mile trail race in Black Canyon City, AZ, organised by Aravaipa Running. As a 61-kilometer event, it offers a longer course than the standard 50-mile distance. The race has seen 8 editions since 2023, with the most recent in 2026.
With 283 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 93% of its 668 peer 50-mile races, placing it among the largest events at this distance. The course itself is described as a tour through central Arizona, featuring 43% single-track and 49% double-track, with 8% paved sections, linking historic towns and less-traveled ranges.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.