Course Summary
Welcome to the 9th annual Big Pine Trail Runs at Fort Tuthill County Park! Runners will get to experience both the Soldiers Trail and Highlands Trail Loop (6 Km runners will only run on a partial Soldiers Trail loop) which winds through the ponderosa pines above 7,000 ft, eventually topping out on a mesa with expansive views of mountain landscapes before being enveloped back into the trees.
53K runners will get to head out of the Fort Tuthill County Park early on, and then a few miles later you'll hop on the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS TRAIL) heading north out of the Tuthill Park. Returning through the start/finish area around mile 24, you can pick up a pacer and head back out for the final 13Km loop to complete your ultra in the pines. More details including the map, aid station chart, GPX file, etc can be found on the race website.
The trail ranges from narrow single track to wide well-maintained forest paths. The course is well graded for beginners while allowing the more experienced runner to stretch their legs and gun for a fast time while still maintaining the challenge of being at a higher elevation. Races follow a 13K loop. (27 Km = 2 loops / 13 Km = 1 loop).
Blackout Night Runs
Double Down!! Check out our Blackout Night Runs, part of our Insomniac Night Trail Run Series which happens the previous evening at the same location. Challenge yourself with day and night versions of the race!
Race Information
Anything else you may need to know is located on our Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine website!
Camping is available as an add-on through registration and will sell out. The camping we offer is festival style (close proximity) tent-camping only, is right on course and only a short walk to the start/finish area. You will park your vehicle in a nearby parking lot, not directly next to your tent. You may contact the Fort Tuthill Campground directly to get information on RV or Vehicle camping. We offer pre-setup tent and cot rentals to make your stay that much more enjoyable and less of a hassle! Camping permits are good from Friday at 2pm until Sunday at 10 AM.
Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. For other options, please check out our Race Withdrawal Policy!
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
Up the ante for the weekend with a go at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course conveniently located at the start/finish. Flagstaff Extreme offers both Adult and Kid (ages 7+) courses. You will receive a big 25% discount on passes purchased through ultra signup at registration or they may be purchased without registering for the race HERE. Passes will be good for the entire year and do not need to be used race weekend. In fact, if you want to experience it all on June 9-10th you will need to purchase tickets soon as time slots always fill up quickly over that weekend!
Event's current local time: 3:11 PM MT
