Cocodona

About the Event

The Cocodona endurance series is a collection of five point-to-point foot races scheduled for May 4–9, 2026, traversing the diverse landscapes of central Arizona. Managed by Aravaipa Running, the event connects historic towns and rugged trails, starting in the Sonoran Desert and ending in the pine forests of Flagstaff.

Race Categories and Distances

The series offers varying levels of difficulty and distance, ranging from a 40-mile tour to a monumental 250-mile traverse.

Race	Distance	Start Date	Route Overview
Cocodona 250	252.9 Miles	May 4	Black Canyon City to Flagstaff
Sedona Canyons 125	125.9 Miles	May 6	Jerome to Flagstaff
Bradshaw Brute 100	100.0 Miles	May 4	Black Canyon City (Bradshaw Mountains)
Mingus Traverse	79.8 Miles	May 5	Prescott to Sedona
Flagstaff Crest	39.1 Miles	May 8	Fort Tuthill to Downtown Flagstaff

Course Specifications

Each course presents unique technical challenges, with the 250-mile race reaching a maximum elevation of 9,241 feet and an estimated cumulative gain of nearly 38,791 feet. The terrain across the series is predominantly off-road, consisting of roughly 45% to 68% single-track trails and 20% to 50% double-track trails, with minimal pavement sections.

Logistically, the event functions as a curated journey through central Arizona, passing through historic mining areas like Crown King, the iconic Granite Dells in Prescott, and the red rock formations of Sedona. Aid stations are strategically placed along all routes, providing water, electrolyte drinks, and hot meals with options for specific dietary needs such as vegan and gluten-free diets. To support the endurance effort, the Cocodona 250 features 21 aid stations and a 125-hour time limit for completion.

The geography of the course is particularly diverse, moving from the lower-elevation Sonoran desert into high-altitude pine forests. Runners navigate significant elevation profiles, including the ascent of Mt. Elden and Mingus Mountain. Because the event spans several days in May, participants must prepare for extreme temperature fluctuations, ranging from intense desert heat during the day to freezing temperatures in the mountain ranges at night.

Races Offered

Cocodona 250

May 04, 2026

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Distance — 402.3K

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Type — Running

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05:00

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$1795.00

Bradshaw Brute 100

May 04, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$545.00

Mingus Traverse

May 05, 2026

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Distance — 122.5K

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$375.00

Sedona Canyons 125

May 06, 2026

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Distance — 201.2K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$695.00

Flagstaff Crest

May 08, 2026

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Distance — 64.4K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$225.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Black Canyon City.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 18.0° / 31.7°

wb_sunny 14.4° / 26.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.7 /

water_drop 20.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 18.0° / 31.7°

wb_sunny 14.4° / 26.3°

air 10.7 km/h

water_drop 20.7%

About Black Canyon City

Learn more about the host city, Black Canyon City.

Black Canyon City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The population is 2,677 as of the 2020 census.