Horseshoe Bend Ultras
Oct 17Page, AZ50 mi, 55K +1
Also 50 miles, 115 mi from Flagstaff Loop Trail, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Distances
- 45 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,000 ft
- Aid stations
- 5
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- sites.google.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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The Flagstaff Loop Trail 45 Miler is an unofficial, free fatass-style trail race starting and finishing at Schultz Creek Trailhead. The roughly 45-mile course is unmarked, has approximately 3,300 feet of elevation gain, and may vary in length as the trail system changes.
Key dates
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
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Aid stations
5| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sandy Seep Trail Head Aid station stocked with water and runner contributions. | 10.50 miles | -- | watercookieschipsGatorade | ||
Campbell Mesa Trail Head Aid station stocked with water and runner contributions. | 18.20 miles | -- | watercookieschipsGatorade | ||
Lake Mary Road / JW Powell Aid station with the race's single drop-bag location. | 29.00 miles | -- | watercookieschipsGatorade | ||
Woody Mountain Road / FS 532 The race recommends dropping out if this station is not reached by sundown, approximately 12 hours after the start. | 35.30 miles | sundown (12 hours) | watercookieschipsGatorade | ||
Schultz Creek Trail Head Finish location and listed final course station. | 45.70 miles | 9:00 PM (15 hours) | watercookieschipsGatorade |
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