Groovin in the Aspens

Groovin in the Aspens - September 13, 2026

Previously Gaspin' in the Aspens, Bear Jaw Events has resurrected this fun race by popular demand and renamed it Groovin' in the Aspens! This is a 6K/10K/20K/30K/50K trail run through the pines of some of Flagstaff's best trail systems!

Race Location

Fort Valley Trailhead
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 US

Aid station locations to be determined but will be no more than 7 miles apart.

Course Descriptions

• 6k: Our 6k event is on smooth easy “green” that surround the expo area of the event. A relatively flat course throughout the aspens and very friendly.
• 10K: Uses a combination of single track and jeep road with 682 feet of elevation gain.
• 20K: Also a combination of mostly single track and few Jeep roads with 900 feet of elevation gain.
• 30K: Is 1 Black loop and 1 Blue loop
• 50K: Is 2 Black loops and 1 Blue loop

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup will be on Friday September 11 from 12pm-4 PM at Kickstand Kafe 719 N. Humphreys, Flagstaff AZ 86001 or at day of race before 8:00 am

What You Get!

• Custom Event Finisher's Medal
• Custom Event T-Shirt.
• Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:00am at Fort Valley Trailhead and end at 8:00am. We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day. We do welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons but keep in mind that this is a trail run and there will be some areas of the course that will be difficult to maneuver.

Start & End Times

• Start Times by Distance:
• 20K/30K/50K: 8:00 AM
• 10K: 8:15 AM
• 6K: 8:30 AM
• Official End (Cut-Off) Times:
• 6K: ends by 12:00 PM MST
• 10K: ends by 12:00 PM MST
• 20K: start last lap by 2:00 PM MST
• 30K: start last lap by 2:00 PM MST
• 50K: start last lap by 2:00 PM MST