April through October, runs start at 8 AM sharp on Saturdays (during June, our hottest month, runs will start at 7 am until monsoons kick in). Unless otherwise noted, November through March, Flagstaff runs start at 9 AM, Sedona/Williams area runs meet earlier so read description below. For Sedona and Flagstaff trail run descriptions, visit David Blanchard’s web site.
If you run with a dog, for you, your pet's safety, and for the safety of other runners,
please use a leash, it is the law! See attorney James Griffith’s paper about the importance of doing so.
Also, remember that after many of our runs we convene at various coffee shops so bring a few bucks along!
December 7th, we return to Red Rock Country! We will run the Wet Beaver Creek Trail meeting at the Bell Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp. For those coming from Flagstaff, we will carpool from the Flagstaff Extreme/Fort Tuthill Parking lot at 7:45 AM!
November 30th, meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead (https://maps.app.goo.gl/S7ZNawg5SnseoS6a7) at 9 AM sharp and we will run the Arizona Trail north to Little Elden Springs and back, about 8 miles or however short or far you want to run!
November 23rd, meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead (https://maps.app.goo.gl/S7ZNawg5SnseoS6a7) at 9 AM sharp to run to Picture Canyon and back, about 6 miles and learn all about Flagstaff history!
November 16th, meet at the Campbell Mesa Trailhead overflow parking area at 9 AM sharp. We will do the outer 6 mile loop with an option to do the shorter 5K loop. Download the 5K gpx file here, and the 10K file here. Please print out maps or download the gpx files from the provided Strava links if you are new to the area or unsure of the route!
November 9th, meet at 9 AM sharp at the REI parking lot. We will have options of 5 and 7 miles in Sinclair Wash. View the 5-mile route here and the 7.3-mile route here!
November 2nd, It is a NATRA doubleheader! At 9 AM sharp, we will meet at the Schultz Creek detention ponds parking area for a 5-mile run with 600 ft. of climbing. We will run about a 5-mile loop - Chimney Springs/Schultz Creek/Afterglow/Big Bang/Spacewalk/Dipper/Big Bang/Orbit/Chimney.
Afterwards, those who would like to support the Girls on the Run 5K in Buffalo Park can either register for the 5K as a "Sparkle" runner, donate, or simply just show up to cheer on the girls and their running buddies! While the 5K starts at noon, we will show up around 11 to get registered or take volunteer positions. We hope you will join us for this very special event!
October 26th, meet at 8 AM sharp at Schultz Tank parking area at 8:00 AM, and we will the run Waterline Road now that it has reopened. This is an out and back so you can run as far or as short as you like! most will run to the tunnel and back, about 6 miles. For anyone interested in carpooling, meet that the detention basin parking lot at 7:45 AM.
October 19th, meet at 8 AM sharp at the Sunset Trailhead and we will run the new trails in the vicinity of the Sunset Trailhead. For anyone interested in carpooling, meet that the detention basin parking lot at 7:45 AM. View the run on Strava or download the gpx file or the kmz file here. This is a 6.5 mile loop, however, there will be shorter options available.
October 12th, the group run is canceled in favor of the 25th Running of Soulstice!
October 6th, 8:30 AM: We are bringing WAR DOG back! War Dog was Flagstaff's legendary trail race that first took place in 1981, sponsored by Nike and Coors! The 1984 designation of the Kachina Peaks Wilderness prevented War Dog from being held as a permitted event. Since then, old "War Dogs" kept the tradition alive until fires and flooding heavily damaged and closed the historic Weatherford Trail. With Schultz Pass Road reopened, we will meet at the Schultz Tank parking area at 8:30 AM. At 8:45 AM sharp, we will walk up to the original starting tree to start the run at 9 AM. Whether you do the whole 13.1 miles 3,000 ft run to Doyle Saddle and back or you just want to hike, join the fun on October 6th. There will be a potluck at Schultz Tank afterwards, so bring a treat or beverage to share! To learn more about War Dog, visit http://www.natra.org/history
October 5th, 8 AM: With fall colors in full swing, we will meet at Aspen Corner at 8 AM sharp to run to Bismarck Lake and back. This run is about 8 miles round trip on the Arizona Trail but can be made shorter or longer. to ease congestion at Aspen Corner, let's get as many folks to carpool by meeting at the parking lot at the corner of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180 at 7:45 AM.
September 28th 8 AM: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop.
September 21st Group run canceled in favor of our Hull Cabin Aid station duties supporting the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line races!
September 14th: We will meet for a special 7 AM out-and-back run on about 5 miles on the Kelly Multiple Use Trail System meeting at https://www.google.com/maps/search/35.056398,+-111.677967?entry=tts. At 8:30 AM, we will participate in our annual sponsorship of the Flagstaff Biking Organization's Pedals vs. Pistons vs. Horseshoes vs. Hiking Shoes Kelly Multiple Use Trail maintenance day. Join NATRA and give back to the trails that we ALL love!
September 7th: Join NATRA as we preview the Soulstice Trail Run north of Parks, AZ. For those from Flagstaff we will leave from the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:30 AM. For those coming from Bellemont, Parks, or Williams, meet us at 7:50 AM at the Route 66 Interpretive sign at https://goo.gl/maps/tCVWmYyTRkSuQHyy7 - We will start at 8 AM at Selena and Jeremiah's Little Pup Ranch with a post-run brunch at their house, so bring a treat or beverage to share!
August 31st: Meet at 7:30 AM sharp at the Flagstaff Athletic Club west overflow parking lot, and we will drive out to the Bill Williams Mountain Trail in Williams, Arizona. The run will start at 8 AM sharp and we will offer options for a chill four mile loop, or a breathtaking seven mile roundtrip run to the top of Bill Williams Mountain and back. Afterwards we will have brunch at George's house, so bring a treat or beverage to share!
August 24th: We will meet at 7:20 AM sharp at the Snowbowl/Highway 180 junction and then we will carpool to the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead. If you aren't interested in carpooling, meet at 8 AM at the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead.
August 17th: Meet at REI in the Aspen Village Shopping Center at 8 AM sharp and we will run down to Sinclair Wash and then do a loop returning on the Lone Tree Urban Trail, about a 5-6 mile run. Of course anyone can hop on the Arizona Trail and run as far as you like!
August 10th: Group run is canceled in favor of the grand finale of the Flagstaff Running Series, Flagstaff's oldest race, the 46th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K Run or Walk at Thorpe Park. Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/BBBSMemorialRunWalk
August 3rd: Group run is canceled in favor the the 4th race of the Flagstaff Running Series, the 45th annual Machine Solutions Run and Walk for Kids. Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/MachineSolutionsRunWalk
July 27th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM, and we will run the iconic Lower Oldham/Rocky Ridge Loop, about 6.5 miles. Afterwards we will have a post-run brunch hosted by Fang and Liu!
July 20th: Group run is canceled in favor of the 3rd race of the Flagstaff Running Series, the Hopi Footprints Run at Fort Tuthill. Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/FootprintsforHopi
July 13th: Meet at 7 AM at the parking lot for the Oldham Trail on Mount Elden Lookout Road (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jc43AWLGc1YFoH6f8). We will head up the reconstructed Brookbank Trail up to Dry Lake Hills and go from there. Options for a shorter out and back, or doing a full loop will be offered!
July 6th: At 7 AM, meet at Sandy Canyon Trailhead off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back. 6 to 8 mile options or 200 north to the Utah border! Meet spot - https://goo.gl/maps/8CKWYf134YcWXhgi9
July 4th: After the 7 AM Team Run Flagstaff Downtown Mile, join NATRA and friends at 8:00 AM for our 16th annual Randy Wilson Memorial 4 on the 4th run starting at the historic Flagstaff flagpole on Thorpe Road at https://goo.gl/maps/hBpxSka3PnZzzkZN9. We will make announcements beginning at 8 AM, with the fun run/walk starting at 8:15 AM. While we will no longer conduct a head start race, we will honor Randy and Jack Welch's memory by continuing to collect cans of food for the Flagstaff Family Food Center.
June 29th: Meet at 7:00 AM sharp at the parking lot for the Highland Trail off HWY 89 about 1 mile south of Fort Tuthill and we will run to the Kachina Wetlands and back, about 7 miles. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/VeSbRy3UKhJWpGgKA
June 22nd: Meet at the Thorpe Park Bark Park at 7:00 AM sharp and we will run the Flagstaff Loop Trail on Observatory Mesa up to Cheshire and loop back down the FUTS. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/JLXnEA46bmFuq7gT9
June 15th: Group run is cancelled in favor of the kick off to the 20th annual Flagstaff Running Series, the Northland Hospice Run for Life Races!
June 8th: Join NATRA for another run and brunch. At 7 AM, meet at the Roger's Lake Two-Spot trailhead (https://goo.gl/maps/ymXHJDxVnohWGJCX8?coh=178573&entry=tt) and we will run from there to Goldigger, about 6 miles roundtrip. Afterwards we will caravan to brunch at Bruce's house so bring a drink and/or treat to share.
June 1st: Celebrate National Trails Day with NATRA. First, we will meet early at 6:30 AM at the pullout by the closed gate 2.4 miles up Elden Springs Road (Forest Road 556). We will run up to Schultz Tank and back on the Arizona Trail, about 5.5 miles. This run will leave you breathless as we will climb over 700 ft to the tank. Afterwards, around 8:15 AM, we will join Flagstaff Biking and other partners to maintain trails in the Schultz Tank area. If you plan to help out with trail maintenance (please do!), RSVP here!
May 25th: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trailhead to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about a 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. (run starts at 8 AM)
May 18th: Meet at the Walnut Canyon/AZ Trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM. We will run north to I-40 and back, about 8 miles. Since it is an out-and-back, you can make the run as short as you like. Do leave yourself a little extra time to drive out to the meet spot and the recommended route is driving towards Walnut Canyon National Monument off I-40.
May 11th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 8 AM sharp, and we will run the Arizona Trail to Little Elden Springs and back (about 8 miles or less if you wish to run shorter).
May 4th: Meet at the Campbell Mesa Trailhead overflow parking area at 8 AM sharp, and we will do the outer 6 mile loop with an option to do the shorter 5K loop as well.
April 27th: Meet at the Walnut Canyon/AZ Trailhead trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM sharp and we will run out and back options to any of the various overlook points. Options of 5 to 8 miles, or 600 south to the Mexico border! Do leave yourself a little extra time to drive out to the meet spot and the recommended route is driving towards Walnut Canyon National Monument off I-40.
April 20th: Get your kicks on Old Route 66 by joining NATRA as we retrace the steps of the historic 1928 "Bunion Derby" with the run starting at 8 AM. For Flagstaff folks who wish to carpool, meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:00 AM and we will caravan out to the Welch Exit (151). For those coming from other locations, our meet spot will be the north side of the Welch Exit off I-40 at 7:45 AM.
On March 4th, 1928, 199 runners lined up in Los Angeles to participate in a 3,422-mile stage race to New York City, competing for a $25,000 top prize (nearly 500,000 in today's money). Beginning at 8 AM, we will run a 10K loop heading down the 1941 Route 66 alignment on Ash Fork Hill and then return on the exact uphill path runners took while racing 43.9 miles from Seligman to Williams along the 1921 Old Trails Highway alignment on March 16, 1928. To learn more check out this great video from the Cherokee Tribe's Osiyo TV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBR5zOVa8iU
Then at 2 PM, I will be the guest speaker for the Old Trails Museum's History Highlight Program at La Posada Hotel in Winslow and present, Footsteps from the Past: Retracing the Epic 1928 Route 66, 3,400-Mile Bunion Derby Footrace Across Northern Arizona.
April 13th: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:00 AM and we will caravan out to the Welch Exit (151) and run to the historic Johnson Canyon Tunnel and back, about a 6-mile round trip. For those coming from other locations, our meet spot at 7:45 AM sharp will be the north side of the Welch Exit off I-40 at 7:40 AM.
April 6th: Join NATRA for our second date with the Coffee and Kilometers group! Starting at 8 AM, we will meet up with the Coffee and Kilometers Run Club that starts at Single Speed Coffee Roasters (https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7XNqgcwhRVHtdzS8) at 8 AM. From there we will run the Sinclair Wash Trail for about 4 total miles and return for coffee and donuts. Of course you can run as far as you like on the Arizona Trail past the turnaround point at the ponds!
March 30th: We will run the Wet Beaver Creek Trail meeting at the Bell Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp. For those coming from Flagstaff, we will carpool from the Flagstaff Extreme/Fort Tuthill Parking lot at 7:45 AM!
March 23rd: Hangover Trail Loop, about 8 miles (this can be easily shortened by going out and back). Meet spot is the Old Munds Wagon Road Trailhead of Schnebly Hill Road, starting at 8:30 AM sharp. For those wishing to carpool from Flagstaff, meet at the Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot (not Flagstaff Extreme) at 7:45 AM.
March 16th: Stirrup-SaddleUp-Stirrup-Lasso-Girdner-Roundabout; 6.4 miles. Meet at the Sedona Cultural Park at 8:30 AM sharp. For those wishing to carpool from Flagstaff, meet at the Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot (not Flagstaff Extreme) at 7:30 AM. For those on Strava, you can view the route at https://www.strava.com/routes/3202620129863927000
March 9th: Aerie-DeadmanPass-Mescal-Yucca-CanyonOfFools-Dawa-Cockscomb; 5.8 miles. Meet at the Fay Canyon Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp, or for those from Flagstaff you can carpool from the Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot at 7:30 AM.
March 2nd: Woods Canyon out and back, anywhere from 5 to 8 miles. For those from Flagstaff you can carpool from the Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot at 7:30 AM. Otherwise just meet at the Woods Canyon Trailhead (turn in at the Red Rock Ranger Station) at 8:30 AM sharp!
February 24th: Here is another run we have not done in years! We will run the Yavapai Vista Figure 8 Loop Trails for a total of about 5 miles. For those that wish to run longer, you can divert onto the Templeton Trail System and run around Cathedral Rock. For those from Flagstaff you can carpool from the Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot at 7:30 AM. Otherwise just meet at the Yavapai Vista Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp!
February 17th: We will run about a 6-mile out and back on Marj's Draw trail from the Old Munds Wagon Road Trailhead starting at 8:30 AM sharp. For those wishing to carpool from Flagstaff, meet at the Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot (not Flagstaff Extreme) at 7:45 AM.
February 10th: UPDATED!!!! Due to the heavy snows in Flagstaff, and likely highway closures, we are going to split in to NATRA north and NATRA south groups. Those who live in the Sedona area, you will run the planned 6-mile (https://www.strava.com/activities/6713384437) loop starting at the Jacks Canyon Trailhead and incorporating the Little Rock and Rabbit Ears trails at 8:30 AM sharp (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jsfSvYSDYQu3BD9C7) For those in the north group, we will meet at the Fort Tuthill Disc golf course parking lot at 8:30 AM (https://maps.app.goo.gl/rn6yD237YrxrKGC2A) for running/cross-country skiing/snowshoeing fun! We will head out towards the Archery Range and celebrate this beautiful winter wonderland!
February 3rd: Group gathering will be for the RunSedona races where NATRA will once again staff our infamous Aid Station at Fay Canyon. Once the aid station slows down many will do an out and back on the Aeries Trail. If you'd like to join the fun, please email me at natrallc2017@gmail.com
January 27th: Meet at the Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot (not Flagstaff Extreme) at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Mescal Trail parking lot to start our Mescal trail loop run at 8:30 AM.
January 20th: Meet at Fort Tuthill south entrance dirt parking lot (not Flagstaff Extreme) at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Long Canyon Trailhead (https://goo.gl/maps/gV6kcbiPVHzH6CA48) to run our annual 7-mile out and back adventure. Run starts promptly at 8:30 AM.
January 13th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:45 AM to carpool to the Broken Arrow Trailhead. Otherwise, meet at the trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp (https://goo.gl/maps/4Nzj8YoHA9ZDxvTG7), and we will run to Chicken Point and back, about 5 miles. Those who want to do more can add on the fork to Submarine Rock or go out and back on Marj's Draw.
January 6th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:20 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Aeries Trailhead in Sedona. The run will start at 8:30 AM and we will run the 6.25 mile Cockscombs/Axis/Outer Limits Loop. After the run, we will head to Liane's home at the Verde Valley School for a brunch celebration of Day of the Three Kings (Día de Los Reyes). Liane is making sweet bread cake ring (called Rosca de Reyes) that's traditional. She is also serving up menudo and a vegetarian corn tamale casserole, and of course her Verde Valley School famed Mexican Hot Chocolate! So if you plan to go to stick around, bring a treat or beverage along to share!
New Year's Day, Meet at 9 AM sharp at the Marshall School/Flagstaff Junior Academy parking lot and we will run the Flagstaff Urban Trail System to the "shire" returning via the Highway 180 trail. This run will be about 6 miles, but can be made longer or shorter for anyone!
December 30th: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:45 AM to carpool to the Turkey Creek Trail parking area where we will run about a 7-mile out and back starting at 8:30 AM.
December 25th: HOHOHOHO!!!!! Join NATRA on Christmas morning at Buffalo Park and we will celebrate together by running two Buffaloops at 9 AM sharp!
December 23rd: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:45 AM to carpool to the Old Munds Wagon Road parking area where we will run about a 5-mile out and back on the Huckaby Trail starting at 8:30 AM.
December 16th: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Verde Valley School soccer field parking lot from where we will run about a 7-mile out and back on the Transept Trail. Afterwards we will have a brunch hosted by Liane at the VVS, so bring a treat or something to drink if you plan to stick around!
December 9th: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Baldwin Trailhead parking lot where we will run the out and back along Buddha Beach and the Templeton Trail at the base of Cathedral Rock, about 8 miles. The run starts at 8:30 AM sharp. For a preview of the run visit https://www.strava.com/activities/6564847924
December 2nd: We will run the Wet Beaver Creek Trail meeting at the Bell Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp. For those coming from Flagstaff, we will carpool from the Flagstaff Extreme/Fort Tuthill Parking lot at 7:45 AM!
November 25th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 9 AM, and we will run the 6 mile Soldiers Trail loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/6018031299)
November 23rd, Thanksgiving Day: Get ready for the big feast as we will meet at 8:00 AM sharp at Buffalo Park. We will do two laps in the park ahead of the old Flagstaff Road and Track Club's Turkey Predictor run that has free registration beginning at 9 AM.
November 18th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead (https://maps.app.goo.gl/S7ZNawg5SnseoS6a7) at 9 AM sharp to run a loop to Picture Canyon and back, about 6 miles. We will stop at the interpretive stations and discuss Flagstaff's long history.
November 11th: Join NATRA as we continue to explore the new trails in the Mount Elden Dry Lake Hills system. We will meet at 9 AM at the parking lot for the Oldham Trail on Mount Elden Lookout Road (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jc43AWLGc1YFoH6f8). We will head up the reconstructed Brookbank Trail up to Dry Lake Hills and go from there. Options for a shorter out and back, or doing a full loop will be offered!
November 4th: Join NATRA for an exciting double date! First, starting at 8 AM, we will meet up with the Coffee and Kilometers Run Club that starts at Single Speed Coffee Roasters (https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7XNqgcwhRVHtdzS8) at 8 AM. From there we will run the Sinclair Wash Trail for about 5 miles and return for coffee and donuts.
Afterwards, those who would like to support the Girls on the Run 5K in Buffalo Park can either register for the 5K as a "Sparkle" or "Community" runner, register to volunteer, or simply just show up to cheer on the girls and their running buddies! While the 5K starts at noon, we will show up around 11 to get registered or take volunteer positions. We hope you will join us for this very special event!
October 28th: Celebrate NATRA's 22nd Birthday where it all began; The Upper Schultz Creek Trailhead! Thanks to NATRA runner David Blanchard's suggestion, we will explore the area's newly built trails by doing a challenging 4.5 mile run with 600 ft. of climbing. Meet at the Upper Schultz Creek Trailhead (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KR2snPfCZtmJrav16) at 8 AM sharp and we will do a loop that incorporates the Chimney Springs/Big Bang/Spacewalk/Dipper/Rocky Ridge trails.
October 21st: At 8 AM, we will meet at the Campbell Mesa Trailhead overflow parking (https://maps.app.goo.gl/mZAb5np5HDMiEK2b9) and have options to run 3 or 6 mile loops.
October 14th: Soulstice Mountain Trail Run of course!
October 7th, 8 AM: With fall in full swing, we will meet at Aspen Corner (https://maps.app.goo.gl/K87ddkxi2JxL8hz3A) at 8 AM sharp to run to Bismarck Lake and back and also cheer on runners who are participating in Aravaipa's Sky Peaks races. This run is about 8 miles round trip on the Arizona Trail but can be made shorter or longer. To reduce congestion at Aspen Corner, let us meet at 7:30 AM to carpool from dispersed parking near the Fort Valley Trail System off Forest Road 164B.
September 30th 8 AM: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop.
September 23rd 8 AM: Join NATRA as we preview the Soulstice Prairie Run north of Parks, AZ. For those from Flagstaff we will leave from the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:30 AM. For those coming from Bellemont, Parks, or Williams, meet us at 7:50 AM at the Route 66 Interpretive sign at https://goo.gl/maps/tCVWmYyTRkSuQHyy7
September 16th/17th: Group run canceled in favor of our Hull Cabin Aid station duties supporting the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line races!
September 9th: 7 AM! Note the early start time! We will run and out and back (about 5 miles) on the Fort Valley Trail System from Forest Road 164 B. Then at 8:30 we will do our annual sponsorship of the Flagstaff Biking Organization's Pedals vs. Pistons vs. Horseshoes vs. Hiking Shoes Fort Valley Trail System maintenance day. Join NATRA and give back to the trails that we love!
September 7th: 4 to 7 PM, join NATRA at Buffalo Park at any time between 4 and 7 pm, as we will be participating in the Jack Welch Memorial Walk.
September 2nd: (UPDATED since the Peaks Invitational is in Buffalo Park). We will now meet at the FUTS trailhead at the north end of Hemlock Lane (https://goo.gl/maps/fqNtFRhT1MmjfU5b9) at 8 AM sharp and we will run the McMillan Mesa trail system and run up to cheer high school runners on at the Peaks Invitational!
August 26th: We will meet at 7:20 AM sharp at the Snowbowl/Highway 180 junction and then we will carpool to the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead. If you aren't interested in carpooling, meet at 8 AM at the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead.
August 19th: Join us for a special run on the eastern edge of Government Prairie where we will run in the Kaibab National Forest. Thanks to Selena and Jeremiah we will run from their house and have a post-run brunch pot-luck, so bring a long a favorite treat or drink to share! For those from Flagstaff we will leave from the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:30 AM. For those coming from Bellemont, Parks, or Williams, meet us at 7:50 AM at the Route 66 Interpretive sign at https://goo.gl/maps/tCVWmYyTRkSuQHyy7
August 12th: Group run is canceled in favor of the grand finale of the Flagstaff Running Series, Flagstaff's oldest race, the 46th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K Run or Walk at Thorpe Park. Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/BBBSMemorialRunWalk
August 5th: Group run is canceled in favor the the 4th race of the Flagstaff Running Series, the 45th annual Machine Solutions Run and Walk for Kids. Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/MachineSolutionsRunWalk
July 29th: Group run is canceled in favor of the 3rd race of the Flagstaff Running Series, the Hopi Footprints Run at Fort Tuthill. Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/FootprintsforHopi
July 22nd: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:15 AM, and we will carpool to Williams, Arizona where we will run up the little known Davenport Hill Trail starting at 8 AM. This is about a 5 mile out-and-back run with nearly a more than 800 foot ascent. Afterwards we will have a brunch at George's house in Williams so bring a beverage or side dish to share.
July 15th: Meet at 7:30 AM sharp at the parking lot for the Highland Trail off HWY 89 about 1 mile south of Fort Tuthill and we will run to the Kachina Wetlands and back, about 7 miles. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/VeSbRy3UKhJWpGgKA
July 8th: Meet at the Thorpe Park Bark Park at 7:30 AM sharp and we will run the Flagstaff Loop Trail on Observatory Mesa up to Cheshire and loop back down the FUTS. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/JLXnEA46bmFuq7gT9
July 4th: After the 7 AM Team Run Flagstaff Downtown Mile, join NATRA and friends at 8 AM for our 15th annual Randy Wilson Memorial 4 on the 4th run starting at the historic Flagstaff flagpole on Thorpe Road at https://goo.gl/maps/hBpxSka3PnZzzkZN9. While we will no longer conduct a head start race, we will honor Randy's memory by continuing to collect cans of food for the Flagstaff Family Food Center.
July 1st, 8 AM: Meet at 8 AM sharp at the REI parking lot for options of 5 or 7 mile runs through Sinclair Wash. Meet spot is at https://goo.gl/maps/DxrJMj6XxCBJF5ba9
June 24th, 8 AM: Meet at Sandy Canyon Trailhead off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back. 6 to 8 mile options or 200 north to the Utah border! Meet spot - https://goo.gl/maps/8CKWYf134YcWXhgi9
June 17th, the group run is canceled in favor of the Northland Hospice 10K/5K. Register here for the individual race or the Flagstaff Running Series value package.
June 10th, 8 AM: Join NATRA at the Arizona Trailhead parking area on the way to the Pine Grove Campground about 1/4 mile off Lake Mary Road at https://goo.gl/maps/w7xeDdJraGhxUPzy5?coh=178573&entry=tt
While many of us will do about 8 miles, this is an out and back so you can choose your distance of comfort. Along the way you will learn about the history of the old Flim-Flam railroad grade that we will be following. For more details visit https://www.strava.com/routes/2975395191081468838 Afterwards, we will have brunch at Mormon Lake Lodge!
June 3rd 8 AM: Join NATRA for another run and brunch. Meet at the Roger's Lake Two-Spot trailhead (https://goo.gl/maps/ymXHJDxVnohWGJCX8?coh=178573&entry=tt) and we will run from there to Goldigger, about 6 miles roundtrip. Afterwards we will have brunch at Bruce's house so bring a drink and/or treat to share.
May 27th: Join us for a special NATRA brunch (bring a treat or something to drink) and Klostermonster Repeats at the Little Pup Ranch! You will have your choice of running the Forest Service roads around the ranch, or do as many repeats as you can up and down Klostermeyer Hill between 8 and 10 AM. The top of the hill has perhaps the most breathtaking views of the San Francisco Peaks anywhere, so whether your run or hike, you will not want to miss this challenge! We will carpool from the Flagstaff Athletic Club west overflow parking lot at 7:30 AM. For those coming from other areas, meet us at the Route 66 interpretive pullout just east of Parks Arizona at 7:50 AM. From there we will take the short drive to Little Pup's Ranch.
May 20th: Meet at the Walnut Canyon/AZ Trailhead trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM sharp and we will run out and back options to any of the various overlook points. Options of 5 to 8 miles, or 600 south to the Mexico border!
May 13th: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop.
May 6th: Meet at the Walnut Canyon/AZ Trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM. We will run north to I-40 and back, about 8 miles. Since it is an out-and-back, you can make the run as short as you like. Do leave yourself a little extra time to drive out to the meet spot and the recommended route is driving towards Walnut Canyon National Monument off I-40.
April 29th: Meet at the Campbell Mesa Trailhead overflow parking area and we will do the outer 6 mile loop with an option to do the shorter 5K loop as well.
April 22nd: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 8 AM sharp, and we will run the Arizona Trail to Little Elden Springs and back (about 8 miles).
April 15th: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:00 AM and we will caravan out to the Welch Exit (151) and run to the historic Johnson Canyon Tunnel and back, about 6 miles round trip. For those coming from other locations, our meet spot at 7:45 AM sharp will be the north side of the Welch Exit off I-40 at 7:45 AM.
April 8th: Meet at Fort Tuthill Disc Golf parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Old Munds Wagon Road trailhead off Schnebly Hill Road to run the Hangover 8 mile loop at 8:30 AM sharp!
April 1st: The group run will be canceled in favor of the Sedona Stumble Trail Race! Join the fun today by registering at https://www.runsedonashop.com/sedonastumble
March 25th: Meet at Fort Tuthill Disc Golf parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to Turkey Trail parking area where we will run about a 7-mile out and back starting at 8:30 AM.
March 18th: We will run out to the historic ghost town of Canyon Diablo. We will meet at 8:00 AM at the Flagstaff Athletic Club EAST parking lot (https://goo.gl/maps/qRcZ6LuzzHwVRaRp9) and take the short drive east to the Two Guns exit on I-40. We will park on the north side of the interstate (https://goo.gl/maps/eFaVGC8SUEH7cgbb9) starting the run at 8:30 AM, and run 3 miles on the dirt road that leads to the old 1881 railroad construction camp. If there is time afterward, we will explore the historic zoo at Two Guns. Don't miss this thrilling adventure!
March 11th: We will run the Wet Beaver Creek Trail meeting at the Bell Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp. For those coming from Flagstaff, we will carpool from the Fort Tuthill Disc Golf parking lot at 7:45 AM!
March 4th: For those from Flagstaff, meet at our new spot at the Fort Tuthill Disco Golf parking lot at 7:40 AM and we will carpool south to park at the junction of Forest Road 618 and Forest Road 9201J located south of Wet Beaver Creek; From this junction, we will run east up to the top of the Mogollon Rim. This will be about a 6-mile roundtrip, out and back run that climbs more than 1000 ft to the top of the Mogollon Rim with incredible views of the Verde Valley. At the end of the run, we will add on a few hundred years to visit the Walker Creek "mini slide rock". On our return drive, if the V-BAR-V Ranch is open, we will try to get a tour of the incredible Native American Petroglyphs along Beaver Creek.
February 25th: Meet at our new spot at Fort Tuthill Disco Golf parking lot at 7:45 AM and we will carpool south to do an out and back run on the Old Blue Grade Road, about 6 miles. The run will start promptly at 8:30 AM at the dirt lot to the right of the Montezuma Well, Blue Grade Road stop sign intersection. if the roads are bad, Flagstaff runners will cross-country ski/snowshoe at Fort Tuthill, and the Sedona folks can still do the out and back run. Here is the Strava Map for a preview.
February 18th: NATRA will participate the Verde Valley School Dream Run 5k fundraiser for their Native American student scholarships. We will carpool from Flagstaff Extreme/Fort Tuthill Parking Lot at 7:15 AM. You can either register online or race day. Race goes off at 9 AM from the Verde Valley School. Join us for this rare opportunity to see their beautiful campus near the base of Cathedral Rock.
February 11th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme at 7:30 AM and we will carpool to Sedona to do the Mescal loop from the Mescal Trailhead off Long Canyon Road. The run will start promptly at 8:30 AM. This is about a 5.3 mile run. Check out Alain's Strava map for more details.
February 4th: Group run is canceled in favor of the RunSedona races where NATRA will once again staff our infamous Aid Station at Fay Canyon. Once the aid station slows down many will do an out and back on the Aeries Trail. If you'd like to join the fun, please email me at natrallc2017@gmail.com
January 28th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:45 AM to carpool to the Broken Arrow Trailhead. Otherwise, meet at the trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp (https://goo.gl/maps/4Nzj8YoHA9ZDxvTG7), and we will run to Chicken Point and back, about 5 miles. Those who want to do more can add on the fork to Submarine Rock or go out and back on Marj's Draw.
January 21st: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Baldwin Trailhead parking lot where we will run the out and back along Buddha Beach and the Templeton Trail at the base of Cathedral Rock, about 8 miles. The run starts at 8:30 AM sharp.
January 14th: Meet at Fort Tuthill Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Long Canyon Trailhead (https://goo.gl/maps/gV6kcbiPVHzH6CA48) to run our annual 7-mile out and back run and plunge adventure. Run starts promptly at 8:30 AM.
January 7th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:20 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Aeries Trailhead in Sedona. The run will start at 8:30 AM and we will run the 6.25 mile Cockscombs/Axis/Outer Limits Loop.
New Year's Day, Meet at 9 AM sharp at the Marshall School/Flagstaff Junior Academy parking lot and we will run the Flagstaff Urban Trail System to the "shire" returning via the Highway 180 trail. This run will be about 6 miles, but can be made longer or shorter for anyone!
New Year's Eve meet at 9 AM at the REI parking lot and we will run a loop heading down Sinclair Wash and looping out through Pine Canyon with options of 5 to 7 miles.
Christmas Day, December 25th, meet at Buffalo Park at 9 AM sharp to do our annual 4 mile Jingle Bell group un!
December 24th: Join NATRA at 8:30 AM sharp at the Schnebly Hill Road trailhead and we will run the 5.4 mile out and back on the Huckaby Trail. For folks wishing to carpool meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM.
December 21st: Meet at Buffalo Park at 4:30 PM and we will celebrate Winter "Soulstice", Hanukkah and a 5K in honor of the 10th anniversary of when we survived the Mayan Apocalypse Run to End All Runs!
December 17th: Join NATRA at 9 AM at the historic "Flag Staff" on Thorpe Road as we take a 6 mile running tour of The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time by highlighting Chapter 8, North to Beauty. You can park at either lot across from Marshall School. We will start out taking a quick look at P24 by Marshall School; head north to P78 at the junction of Beale Road/FUTS; continue north and take a quick detour to P80 on North Kutch Dr; head north to Cheshire and then turn south to capture two historic Museum of Northern Arizona photographs on P86 and then P80. Our last stop will be continuing south on the FUTS along 180 where we will examine P82 by Sechrist School.
December 10th: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Verde Valley School soccer field parking lot from where we will run about a 7 mile out and back on the Transept Trail.
December 3rd: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 9 AM, and we will run the 6 mile Soldiers Trail loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/6018031299)
November 26th: We will run the Wet Beaver Creek Trail meeting at the Bell Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp. For those coming from Flagstaff, we will carpool from the Flagstaff Extreme/Fort Tuthill Parking lot at 7:45 AM!
November 24th: Get ready for Thanksgiving as we will meet at 8:00 AM sharp at Buffalo Park. We will do two laps in the park ahead of the old Flagstaff Road and Track Club's Turkey Predictor run that has free registration beginning at 9 AM.
November 19th: We will meet at the Campbell Mesa Trailhead and have options to run 3 or 6 mile loops at 9 AM sharp.
November 12th: We will meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp to carpool to the Skywalker/Herkenham trail head located just south of Sedona High School. We will start at 8:30 AM sharp and run the Skywalker-Old Post-Ramshead-Old Post-Herkenham loop, about 7.5 miles. For a preview visit https://www.strava.com/activities/6033560571 The run will be followed by a brunch at Alain and Elisa's, so if you plan to attend, please bring a treat to share or drink!
November 5th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 9 AM sharp to run a loop to Picture Canyon and back, about 6 miles. We will stop at the interpretive stations and discuss Flagstaff's long history.
October 29th: Meet at the Thorpe bark park at 8 AM sharp and we will run the 6 mile Mars Hill, Railroad Springs Loop. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/j4Q2ctZXZcBEU2u79
For those looking for a preview, check it out at https://www.strava.com/routes/3019729377677636294
October 22nd: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic West overflow parking at 7:20 AM and we will carpool out to run and explore next year's Soulstice Sitgreaves Scramble. We will start the run at 8 AM sharp at the Spring Valley Trailhead at https://goo.gl/maps/73FadagVeR4KVS4A6
October 15th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM sharp and we will do a warm-up run in the park before crossing over the bridge and doing a loop on McMillan Mesa.
October 8th: Run will not be held in favor of the Soulstice Mountain Trail Run!
October 1st: Meet at 8 AM at the Sandy Canyon trailhead off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back about 8 total miles.
September 24th: With fall in full swing, we will meet at Aspen Corner at 8 AM sharp to run to Bismarck Lake and back, about 8 miles round trip on the Arizona Trail. To reduce congestion at Aspen corner, at 7:40 AM, meet at the base of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180 to carpool up to Aspen Corner.
September 17th: Run will not be held in favor of the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra Marathon!
September 10th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff? Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map.
September 3rd: Get on your camels with our new 7 mile loop NATRA run in Government Prairie! Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to just northeast of Parks, AZ and we will visit a remarkably intact section of the historic 1857 to 1859 Beale Wagon Road!
August 27th: We will meet at 7:20 AM sharp at the Snowbowl/Highway 180 junction and then we will carpool to the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead. If you aren't interested in carpooling, meet at 8 AM at the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead.
August 20th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM sharp and we will hope to run the Lower Oldham/Rocky Ridge loop, about 6.5 miles.
August 13th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K.
August 6th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Machine Solutions 10K at Fort Tuthill.
July 30th: Meet at 8 AM at the Thorpe Park Picnic Ramada and we will highlight different portions of the upcoming Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K.
July 23rd: Meet at 8 AM sharp at the parking lot for the Highland Trail off HWY 89 about 1 mile south of Fort Tuthill and we will run to the Kachina Wetlands and back, about 7 miles. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/VeSbRy3UKhJWpGgKA
July 16th: Join us for a special run on the eastern edge of Government Prairie where we will run in the Kaibab National Forest. Thanks to Selena and Jeremiah we will run from their house and have a post-run brunch pot-luck, so bring a long a favorite treat or drink to share! For those from Flagstaff we will leave from the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:30 AM. For those coming from Bellemont, Parks, or Williams, meet us at 7:50 AM at the Route 66 Interpretive sign at https://goo.gl/maps/tCVWmYyTRkSuQHyy7
July 9th: Meet at the Thorpe Park Bark Park at 8 AM sharp and we will run the Flagstaff Loop Trail on Observatory Mesa up to Cheshire and loop back down the FUTS. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/JLXnEA46bmFuq7gT9
July 4th: 7 AM Team Run Flagstaff Downtown Mile, and afterwards join NATRA and friends at 8 AM for our 14th annual Randy Wilson Memorial 4 on the 4th run starting at the historic Flagstaff flagpole on Thorpe Road at https://goo.gl/maps/hBpxSka3PnZzzkZN9. While we will no longer conduct a head start race, we will honor Randy's memory by continuing to collect cans of food for the Flagstaff Family Food Center.
July 2nd: We will run the Campbell Mesa Loop at 8 AM sharp. There will be options for running the 10K loop and the 5K loop. Meet spot- https://goo.gl/maps/EB3wQ27qnJ1SE2tQ7
June 25th: NEW to NATRA!!! We will run the Arizona Trail meeting at the junction of Lake Mary Road and Pine Grove campground at 8 AM sharp. We will head south towards Mexico, and since this is an out and back, you can run as far or as short as you wish! Most will do 5 to 8 miles. Afterwards we will have brunch at Mormon Lake Lodge.
June 18th: The group run is cancelled in favor of the kick off race of the Flagstaff Running Series; Northland Hospice's Run For Life 10K/5K/Kid's Dash at Wheeler Park. Register for the race through the Series value package at or https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/24thRunForLife
June 11th: We will do an out and back on the Arizona Trail from Aspen Corner to Bismarck Lake (about 8 miles). Folks who want to run longer can head to Utah, and those that would like to go shorter can simply turn around at any point. The run starts at 8 AM sharp from Aspen Corner, however, we recommend carpooling, and to meet at the base of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180 at 7:40 AM.
June 4th: Meet at Sandy Canyon Trailhead off Lake Mary Road 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM sharp and we will run to Fisher Point and back. 6 to 8 mile options or 200 north to the Utah border! Meet spot - https://goo.gl/maps/8CKWYf134YcWXhgi9
May 28th: A Memorial Day Saturday NATRA tradition: Meet at Schultz Tank parking lot at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM sharp and we will run the Waterline Road about 6 miles (or any distance shorter if you like) to the tunnel and back. Many will likely go further as this is a great out and back for longer runs!
May 21st: Meet at the Arizona Trail/Walnut Canyon trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM sharp and we will run out and back options to any of the various overlook points. Options of 5 to 8 miles, or 600 south to the Mexico border!
May 14th: Meet at Buffalo Park and we will run north out of the park onto the Lower Oldham/AZ Trail Rocky Ridge Loop, about 6.5 miles.
May 7th: Meet at the Flagstaff Bark Park at 8 AM sharp to run on part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon on Observatory Mesa. As this is an out and back run you can go any distance you like! Meet spot at https://goo.gl/maps/wFLvT2F5FQmqvVqPA
April 30th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 8 AM and we will run the Arizona Trail north to Little Elden Springs and back, 5 to 8 miles options.
April 23rd: Meet at the Arizona Trail/Walnut Canyon trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM and we will run north to I-40 and back, about 8 miles. Easiest access is to drive to Walnut Canyon National Monument and make right on Old Walnut Canyon Road!
April 16th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff? Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map.
April 9th: Celebrate the final zoning of the McMillan Mesa Open Space with NATRA and the Open Space Commission! Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM and we will do a loop around the park and then head over the Cedar Avenue bridge and onto the McMillan Mesa trail system.
April 2nd: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:00 AM and we will caravan out to the Welch Exit (151) and run to the historic Johnson Canyon Tunnel and back, about 8 miles round trip. For those coming from Williams, our meet spot at 8 AM sharp, will be off the Welch Exit on I-40
March 26th: The group run will be cancelled in favor of the Sedona Stumble Trail Race! Join the fun today by registering at https://www.runsedonashop.com/sedonastumble
March 19th: Meet at Fort Tuthill Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Long Canyon Trailhead to run our annual 7 mile out and back adventure.
March 12th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:45 AM to carpool to the Bell Trailhead where we will run and plunge to the crack and back starting at 8:30 AM sharp! This is about a 7.5 mile out and back run (total).
March 5th: Meet at the Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Sedona High School parking lot. We will run about a 7 mile loop Carroll Canyon Trail System starting at 8:30 AM sharp.
February 26th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:15 AM to carpool to Run Sedona Store. Otherwise, meet at the store at 8:00 AM sharp, and we will do a run on the myriad of nearby trails. Check out this map of the run provided by the Run Sedona Shop!
February 19th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Jacks Trailhead. Otherwise, meet at the Jack's Canyon Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp, and we will run about a 6-mile loop that incorporates the Little Rock and Dairy Springs trails.
February 12th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Broken Arrow Trailhead. Otherwise, meet at the trail at 8:30 AM sharp, and we will run to Chicken Point and back, about 5 miles. Those who want to do more can add on the fork to Submarine Rock or go out and back on Marj's Draw.
February 5th: Group run is canceled in favor of the RunSedona races where NATRA will once again staff our infamous Aid Station 5 turnaround spot. We will offer a short run after we close our aid station!
January 29th: Meet at 9 AM sharp at Buffalo Park and we will run the McMillan Mesa loop, about 5 miles.
January 22nd: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:15 AM to carpool to the Baldwin Trailhead parking lot where we will run the out and back along Buddha Beach and the Templeton Trail at the base of Cathedral Rock, about 8 miles.
January 15th: Meet at the Schultz Pass Road "Y" and we will run up the road and do an out and back on the Fort Valley Trail system, about 7 miles.
January 8th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Old Munds Wagon Road trailhead off Schnebly Hill Road to run the Hangover 8 mile loop at 8:30 AM sharp!
January 1st, 2022: Happy New Year's Day Run! Meet at the Marshall School parking lot at 9 AM sharp! This will be a run north on the Karen Cooper section of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System with some doing this as a 5 mile total out and back while others will do a loop running up to Cheshire, returning down the FUTS along Highway 180 for about 7 miles.
December 25th: Christmas morning run, meet at Buffalo Park at 9 AM sharp for two very merry laps with NATRA!
December 18th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead and we will run the Arizona Trail out and back to Little Elden Springs, about 8 miles.
December 11th: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:15 AM to carpool to Turkey Trail parking area where we will run about a 7 mile out and back.
December 4th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 9 AM sharp to run the Soldiers Trail loop, about 6 miles.
November 28th-December 6th: Join NATRA's FREE virtual "Chanukah Chustle Challenge"!
November 27th: Meet at Fort Tuthill Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Fay Canyon Trailhead to run the Aeries-Cockscomb loop, about 7 miles.
November 25th (Thanksgiving): Join NATRA at Buffalo Park at 8:30 AM in Buffalo Park for a couple of laps ahead of your feast!
November 20th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 9 AM sharp to run a loop to Picture Canyon and back, about 6 miles.
November 13th: At 7:45 AM sharp, meet at Fort Tuthill by the open parking area south of Flagstaff Extreme. Will will drive to the Bell Trailhead just west of Wet Beaver Creek. We will run to the "Crack and Back" at 8:30 AM, about 8 miles. This is an out and back run, so it is great for beginners since you can turn around at any point.
November 6th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 7:30 AM and/or 9 AM and we will run the Lower Oldham/Rocky Ridge Loop, about 6.5 miles.
October 30th: Meet at 8 AM at the Sandy Canyon trail head off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back about 8 total miles.
October 23rd: Meet at Schultz Tank/Weatherford Trailhead at 8 AM sharp and we will run the Waterline Road 6, 8, or whatever miles you dare choose!
October 16th: With fall in full swing, we will meet at Aspen Corner at 6:30 AM (one more time) and/or 8 AM sharp to run to Bismarck Lake and back, about 8 miles round trip on the Arizona Trail. Of course those looking to go longer can always venture to Utah or Mexico!
October 9th: Run will not be held in favor of the Soulstice Mountain Trail Run!
October 3rd: WAR DOG! This is an out and back to the top of Doyle Saddle and back so you can do all 13 miles or go shorter. Meet at 8:45 AM sharp at the Weatherford Trailhead for the short walk up to the starting tree on the Weatherford Trail.
September 25th: Folks, important update for those planning to run with NATRA tomorrow!!!! Whether you are running in 6:30 or 8 AM group, the Outdoor Expo is at Fort Tuthill and as a result, we will divert the run to the Highland trailhead just south of Fort Tuthill on Highway 89. If you plan to run at 8, I'd suggest trying to get through Fort Tuthill by no later than 7:45 AM as the expo opens at 8 AM! We will run the Highland Trail through the archery range and onto the Soldiers Trail! https://goo.gl/maps/UojEQEuydqK5Z7i29
September 18th: Run will not be held in favor of the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra Marathon!
September 11th: Soulstice Mountain Trail Run final tune-up! Meet at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM at the Sunset Trailhead. The early crew will run the Long Course "Seven Sisters Loop" (5 miles) followed at 8 AM by the second half of the long course, aka the 6 mile short course). So we don't clog up the Sunset trailhead, please park in the large open area before turn into the trailhead at https://goo.gl/maps/tP19YQ9ZR6wYaAuV7
September 4th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff? Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map.
August 28th: Run will not be held in favor of support Gaspin in the Aspen 15K and 5Ks!
August 21st: (UPDATE MEET SPOT TO HIGHWAY 180 AND FOREST ROAD 193!!!) Kendrick Mountain Up, Up and Away! Run starts at the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead at 8 AM sharp! For those wishing to carpool, meet at the junction of Highway 180 and Forest Road 193 (just north of the Arizona Nordic Village) at 7:30 AM sharp! This is a 9 mile round trip run that climbs nearly 2700 feet, but you can go as far or as short as you like since it is an out and back.
August 14th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K.
August 7th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Machine Solutions 10K at Fort Tuthill
July 31st: Meet at 8 AM at the Thorpe Park Picnic Ramada and we will highlight different portions of the upcoming Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K.
July 24th: Meet at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM at the Schultz Tank/Weatherford Trailhead and we will run 6 mile out and backs with the 6:30 group running the Weatherford Trail and the 8 AM group running the Kachina Trail.
July 17th: Meet at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM at the Sunset Trailhead. This will be our first Soulstice Mountain Trail Run warm up of the year. The early crew will run the Long Course "Seven Sisters Loop" (5 miles) followed at 8 AM by the second half of the long course, aka the 6 mile short course). So we don't clog up the Sunset trailhead, please park in the large open area before turn into the trailhead at https://goo.gl/maps/tP19YQ9ZR6wYaAuV7
July 10th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 6:30 AM and again at 8 AM. If the forest reopens, we will run the Oldham/Rocky Ridge Loop, about 6.5 miles. If not, we will run Buffaloops and McMillan Mesa.
July 3rd: While the forests are closed, we will again offer two runs. Meet at the entrance to REI parking lot at 6:30 and/or 8:00 AM. At 6:30 we will run one of Neil's favorite 7 mile Route 66/southside loops, and at 8 AM, we will do a 6.3 mile loop created by Bruce. Join us for one or both!
June 26th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM sharp and we will run the perimeter of McMillan Mesa, about 6 miles.
June 19th: This will be a new route following Forest Service Roads east of Winona. We will run a round trip out and back of about 6 miles. Meet spot is Forest Road off Camp Townsend Winona Road at 8 AM sharp!
June 12th: We will run an out and back on the Arizona Trail from Old Walnut Canyon Road to Fisher Point. This is about an 8 mile out and back, so you can turn around at any point, or make a run for the border! Meet at 8 AM sharp and leave extra time to get to the Old Walnut Canyon Road/Arizona Trailhead. Best access is to take the Walnut Canyon Exit off I-40.
June 5th: We will do an out and back on the Arizona Trail from Aspen Corner to Bismarck Lake (about 8 miles). Folks who want to run longer can head to Utah, and those that would like to go shorter can simply turn around at any point. The run starts at 8 AM sharp from Aspen Corner, however, we recommend carpooling, and to meet at the base of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180 at 7:40 AM.
May 29th: Meet at Schultz Tank parking lot at 8 AM sharp and we will run the Waterline Road minimally (6 miles) to the tunnel and back. Many will likely go further as this is a great out and back for longer runs!
May 22nd: Meet at Fort Tuthill at 8 AM sharp by the open parking area south of Flagstaff Extreme. We will run the Soldiers Trail, around 6 miles. For those that want to run farther, you can jump on the Flagstaff Loop Trail and run as far as you like!
May 15th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff? Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map.
May 8th: Meet at Sandy Canyon Trailhead off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back. 6 to 8 mile options. Meet spot - https://goo.gl/maps/8CKWYf134YcWXhgi9
May 1st: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 8 AM and we will run the Arizona Trail north to Little Elden Springs and back, 5 to 8 miles options.
April 24th: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:00 AM and we will caravan out to the Welch Exit (151) and run to the historic Johnson Canyon Tunnel and back, about 8 miles round trip.
April 17th: Meet at the Arizona Trail/Walnut Canyon trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM and we will run north to I-40 and back, about 8 miles. Easiest access is to drive to Walnut Canyon National Monument and make right on Old Walnut Canyon Road!
April 10th: Meet at the Flagstaff Bark Park at 8 AM sharp to run on Observatory Mesa.
