Blackout Night Runs
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Blackout Night Runs : Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff AZ
Blackout Night Runs is a night trail race held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. The event offers multiple distances that run through ponderosa pine forest above 7,000 feet and include sections of narrow single track and wider forest paths with mesa viewpoints and dark, starry skies.
Distances
- 27K
- 13K
- 6K
The 27K course uses two full loops that combine Soldiers Trail and the Highlands Trail Loop. Aid stations are placed on course and supply water, an electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. Runners are advised to plan to carry at least one bottle of water. Drop bags and crew access are available only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not permitted for any distance. All races share an overall midnight cutoff.
Course routing is marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and laminated directional signs at junctions; blue and white checkerboard flagging identifies wrong-way trails. Medical personnel are based at the start/finish headquarters and may remove participants for safety reasons. Parking and the finish area are at the North Parking Lot near the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course. Awards include unique artwork prizes for top three male and female finishers in each race and a custom finisher medal for all finishers. Completing both Blackout and Big Pine Trail Runs earns a special double down medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
