Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies
Flagstaff Marathon offers an off-road trail experience in Arizona's ponderosa pine forests.
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 6.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,409
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Set at the Arizona Nordic Village, the Flagstaff Marathon series winds through the Coconino National Forest. Runners navigate single and double-track trails amidst ponderosa pines and aspens, at an elevation exceeding 8,000 feet. This unique off-road setting offers a cool escape, with typical race-day temperatures ranging from the high 40s to upper 60s Fahrenheit.
The event, first run in 2006 and now in its 18th year, benefits CCC Athletics. While the half marathon is a popular draw, the series also includes a full marathon, 10K, and Kids Kilo. The half marathon typically sees around 189 finishers, with a growing field size and approximately 10% of participants returning in subsequent years. Runners have recently traveled from about 17 states to experience this distinctive Arizona race.
Race-provided description
The Coconino Community College Foundation, in collaboration with Sundog Running, are proud to organize the Flagstaff Marathon, “The Coolest Marathon in Arizona." Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies, this event benefits CCC Athletics, specifically the men’s and women’s cross country program. Held at the Arizona Nordic Village, the Flagstaff Marathon, Half, 10k, and Kid's Kilo races are off-road courses in the Coconino National Forest—set in the ponderosa pine and aspen forest at 8,000+ feet elevation on single and double track trail. Participants can register for the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, or Kids Kilo events. NOTE: This event always fills! Be sure to register early to save your spot.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Hoodie
Start Location
16848 U.S. 180, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest, Mountain
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout6418 years running
~171 finishers a year
growing or steady
10% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 17 states
winner 1:34:30
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
48%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,409 finishers actually crossed the line across 18 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,409
Median time
2:30:53
Latest turnout
189
States
40
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies?
The Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies take place?
It takes place in Flagstaff, Arizona.
What distances does the Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 6.2 Miles.
Is the Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies course flat and good for a PR?
The Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,409 runners who have completed the Flagstaff Marathon Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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