Cocodona 250
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About the race
The Cocodona event week in Arizona features a series of point‑to‑point trail races held May 2–7, 2027, centered on a 250 mile route between Black Canyon City and Flagstaff. The route links multiple towns and trail systems and passes through Sonoran desert, canyons, ponderosa pine forests, and national recreation trails.
Distances include:
- 250 miles Cocodona 250 from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff
- 125 miles Sedona Canyons
- 100 miles Bradshaw Brute
- 80 miles Mingus Traverse
- 40 miles Flagstaff Crest
The 250 mile course lists an estimated elevation gain of 38,791 feet and loss of 33,884 feet (2026), with a stated maximum elevation near 9,241 feet. Surface distribution for the 250 mile course is approximately 45% single‑track, 46% double‑track, and 9% pavement. The 250 course includes 21 aid stations and 4 water drops; aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, sodas, fruit, sweet and salty snacks, vegetarian and vegan options, and most will offer a substantial hot meal. Time limits are published by race distance; for the 250 mile event the time limit is 125 hours.
A GPS enabled device with the course file downloaded is mandatory for participants; the organizer notes smartphone mapping apps and GPX downloads from CalTopo as acceptable options. The route crosses multiple Indigenous traditional lands; the organizer includes a land acknowledgement for those territories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
