Groovin' in the Aspens
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Groovin' in the Aspens : Flagstaff, AZ
Groovin' in the Aspens is a trail running event organized by Bear Jaw Events at the Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff, Arizona. The event offers multiple course options that use named loops through pine and aspen forests. Aid station locations are not finalized but will be no more than seven miles apart.
Early packet pickup takes place Friday, September 11 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Kickstand Kafe, 719 N. Humphreys, Flagstaff. Packet pickup is also available on race morning before 8:00 AM. Registration closes Thursday, September 10 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. Race-related items such as shirts and medals will not be mailed to registrants who do not attend.
The course descriptions provided by the organizers:
- 6K: smooth green loop around the expo area, relatively flat.
- 10K: single track and jeep road with 682 feet of elevation gain.
- 20K: mostly single track with some jeep roads and about 900 feet gain.
- 30K: one Black loop plus one Blue loop.
- 50K: two Black loops plus one Blue loop.
The event welcomes wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons but notes some trail sections may be difficult to maneuver. Finishers receive a custom medal, a custom event T-shirt, and pre- and post-race snacks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.