What is the course like for Flagstaff Marathon?

Very Hilly course on Trail. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Flagstaff Marathon USATF certified?

Certification information is not listed as certified on this page.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Flagstaff Marathon?

Average ~41F (high 57F / low 26F).

Can I generate a pace band for Flagstaff Marathon?

Yes use the Pace Band button on this page to create a course-specific pace band.

Flagstaff Marathon | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, October 3, 2026
2025: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 41°F (5°C)
Average High: 57°F (13°C)
Average Low: 26° F (-3°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A

Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 82 Finishers
2023: 82 Finishers
2022: 54 Finishers
2021: 21 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Flagstaff Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Flagstaff Marathon was the 384th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2024 based on the number of finishers. The 2025 marathon ranking is not available because the race was cancelled. Race size gives runners useful context when comparing marathon events, including expected field size, crowd support, and overall race atmosphere.

Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 8600 feet (2621m)
Min Elevation: 8000 feet (2439m)

No course elevation available at this time.

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Race Reviews

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Full Review:

It was the hardest thing I've done, and I have no desire to do it again. If you want a very difficult race, going up and down trail hills for 26.2 miles at an altitude making it difficult to breath standing, this is it! Otherwise look elsewhere.

The race set up was fine, aid stations often enough--and they stayed open even to the end of the slow runners (I was 4th from last, but out of 50!). Very beautiful. Need to be careful with every foot placement for 26.2 miles. It's a 13 miles figure 8 you do twice...so once you get done with the first half you know exactly what hell is in store for you in the second half. Due to my inability to breath in the second loop, I ended up walking all uphills.

Race Tips:

Know what you're in for. Read other reviews, don't think "it'll be fine," because it won't.

Reviewed by AD About 2015

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