Results
Results pending: this edition has finished but the directory has not yet recorded a published result. Check the official results page for the latest standings.
Event Overview
| Date | Sep 19-20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Flagstaff to Tusayan near Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 100 mi |
| State / area | Arizona (AZ) |
| Course model | Point-to-point |
| Elevation gain | Approximately 7,000 ft |
| Cutoff | 31 hours for solo runners, with mandatory intermediate cutoffs in the current manual |
| Highlights | Arizona Trail, Grand Canyon Finish Corridor |
Course & Terrain
Point-to-point run from north of Flagstaff through San Francisco Peaks foothills, Babbitt Ranch high plains, and onward to the Tusayan finish corridor.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- Arizona Trail singletrack below the San Francisco Peaks
- Babbitt Ranch and the high plains approaching Grand Canyon
Singletrack, forest roads, and exposed high-plains running combine moderate climbing with altitude, weather, and long point-to-point logistics.
Why This Race Matters
Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line 100 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.
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.
- Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Event FAQs
Is Stagecoach Line 100 point-to-point?
Yes. The run travels from the Flagstaff area toward the Tusayan and Grand Canyon finish corridor.
What is the Stagecoach 100 cutoff?
The runner-manual limit is 31 hours for 100-mile solo runners, with intermediate aid-station cutoffs also enforced.
Related Preparation
- Compare verified US 100-mile races
- Browse Arizona Ultramarathons
- Browse Arizona 100-Mile Races
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Open the 100-Mile format guide
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official 2026 Stagecoach event page and runner manual — https://runazt.org/flagstaff-to-grand-canyon-stagecoach-line-100/
- Official 2026 course information — https://runazt.org/flagstaff-to-grand-canyon-stagecoach-line-100/stagecoach-course-info/
- Official Stagecoach results archive — https://runazt.org/flagstaff-to-grand-canyon-stagecoach-line-100/stagecoach-results/
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.