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🏔️ 200+ Mile

Cocodona 250

A 253.3-mile point-to-point journey through central and northern Arizona, linking desert, historic towns, red rock country, and Flagstaff within a 125-hour limit.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

DateMay 2-7, 2027
Location🇺🇸 Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Format200+ Mile
TerrainMountain
RegionNorth America
Distance253.3 mi
Elevation gain38,791 ft estimated gain
Elevation loss33,884 ft estimated loss
Cutoff125 hours
Start5:00 AM
HighlightsPoint-to-Point

Course & Terrain

Point-to-point trail and road ultra from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Black Canyon Trail
  • Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, and Flagstaff
  • Black Canyon, Prescott Circle Trail, Sedona, Arizona Trail, and Flagstaff Loop Trail systems

The course mixes single-track, double-track, and pavement, moving from Sonoran desert into high-country forest and red-rock terrain.

Early May in Arizona can include hot desert exposure, cold high-elevation nights, wind, and storms as the route climbs north.

Entry & Logistics

Registration2027 registration is listed on the official Cocodona page.
Application windowRegistration closes April 25, 2027 at 11:59 PM MT.
Entry feeCocodona 250 entry listed at $1,995 through August 31, 2026, $2,045 through February 28, 2027, and $2,095 through April 25, 2027, before taxes and UltraSignup fees.
Support model21 aid stations and four water drops, with water, electrolyte drink, soda, snacks, fruit, vegetarian and vegan options, and hot meals at most aid stations.
Crew / pacersCrew and pacer rules are handled in the official crew and pacer guide; pacers begin later in the course under event rules.
Logistics noteCocodona is a large crew-and-pacer operation. Runners should study the runner guide, crew guide, aid access, shuttle needs, sleep strategy, and hot-weather planning well before race week.

Why This Race Matters

Cocodona 250 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Best Fit

  • Experienced ultrarunners ready for a 200-plus-mile point-to-point race
  • Athletes who want a large Arizona journey rather than a looped race
  • Runners with strong crew, pacer, sleep, and heat-management systems

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • This is not marked as a beginner-friendly event. Confirm qualification standards, support rules, and registration requirements before building a season around it.
  • The route is longer than a simple 250-mile label suggests
  • Early desert heat and later high-country cold can both matter
  • Aid and crew logistics are complex across the full point-to-point course

Event FAQs

How long is Cocodona 250?

The official 2027 course details list the Cocodona 250 at 253.3 miles.

What is the Cocodona 250 time limit?

The official course details list a 125-hour time limit.

Sources

  1. Official Cocodona page — https://www.aravaiparunning.com/cocodona/
  2. Multiday Running event directory data, last reviewed June 2026.