Blackout Night Runs
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About the race
Blackout Night Runs is a night trail race held on June 18, 2027 at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. Runners follow trails through ponderosa pines above 7,000 feet with sections that range from narrow single track to wider forest paths and a mesa with expansive night sky views.
Distances
- 27K - 16.8 miles, 1,293 ft total elevation gain
- 13K - 8.56 miles, 648 ft total elevation gain
- 6K - 4.12 miles, 287 ft total elevation gain
Aid stations are provided on course and include water, an electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit; for longer distances aid is spaced roughly every 4.0 to 4.4 miles. Runners are advised to carry at least one bottle of water due to elevation and daytime heat. Courses are marked with orange ribbons with black polka dots and colored signs; blue and white checkerboard flagging marks wrong-way trails. Crews may access the start/finish area only. Pacers are not permitted. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish and are available to runners on each loop.
On-site support includes medical staff at the start/finish area, chip timing with live split tracking, finish-line photos, unique finisher medals, and awards for the top three male and female finishers in each race. A tent-only group campground and tent/cot rentals are available near the start/finish; camping permits are limited. Pets are not allowed on-course; dogs in the camping area must be leashed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
