Groovin' in the Aspens

Groovin' in the Aspens

Groovin' in the Aspens is a trail running event at Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff, Arizona, organized by BEAR JAW EVENTS. The event offers multiple looped distances through pine and aspen forests on a mix of single track and jeep roads. Aid stations are planned but not yet finalized; they will be no more than 7 miles apart.

Course notes include a relatively flat green loop for the shortest distance and steeper single track sections on longer courses. Specific course features from the organizer:

• 50K: two Black loops and one Blue loop
• 30K: one Black loop and one Blue loop
• 20K: mostly single track with some jeep roads, 900 feet elevation gain
• 10K: single track and jeep road combination, 682 feet elevation gain
• 6K: smooth, easy green loop near the expo area, relatively flat

Early packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, September 11 at Kickstand Kafe, 719 N. Humphreys, Flagstaff; packets are also available on race day at the Fort Valley Trailhead. Registered participants receive a custom finisher medal, a custom event T-shirt, and pre- and post-race snacks including bars, fruit, water, and electrolyte drinks. Organizers accept cash, check, and credit card on race day. Wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are welcome but some trail sections may be difficult to navigate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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