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Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra race video

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 2027100M
YouTube · Running and Cycling with David
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Flagstaff · 100M
Entry fee
$275From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 19, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 14, 2026 · Entry fee $135 · Start 05:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 18, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The course follows the Arizona Trail from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon.

Events include solo 100-mile running, solo 55K running, and solo 100-mile mountain biking, along with several forms of running and biking relays.

Course passes through the lands of Indigenous peoples including the Hopi, Zuni, Havasupai, Hualapai, Southern Paiute, and Navajo.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Jayme HRan in 2019 · Finish time 29:10:00
“I really had minimal lows.”

At Stagecoach 100, the runner enjoyed aspen groves and high-country scenery. Frequent food and ample water between aid stations kept most of the run pleasant, with a finish in 29 hours 10 minutes.

Read the original on Jayme H
LakewoodFinish time 23h36m
“I had a really good run, my body held up well, and I didn't have any major issues (other than the fall).”

At the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach 100-mile race, a conservative pace on the early climbs saved energy for later. A nighttime fall injured the runner's knees, but they kept moving to finish in 23 hours 36 minutes and meet their sub-24-hour goal.

Read the original on Lakewood’s Wanderings and Scribbles

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Stagecoach Line 2021 Flagstaff to Grand Canyon 100 mile ultra run

Running and Cycling with David

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

100M - 2 Person MTB

Entry cost $275

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 100M - 8 Person Relay · 100M - 4 Person Relay

100M - 8 Person Relay

Entry cost $840

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

100M - 4 Person Relay

Entry cost $440

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra course map and elevation

Your 100M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00
START

Coconino & Kaibab National Forests, Flagstaff, AZ

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
100-mile run/walk and relay: 32 hours; 100-mile bike: 15 hours; 55K: 10 hours

The event is divided into eight categories, including 100M - 2 Person MTB, 100M - 8 Person Relay, 100M - 4 Person Relay, and 100M - 2 Person Relay.

Course is a point-to-point course with a different start and finish.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The 100-mile and 55K events take place over two days, 9/19-9/20.
Check the official website for the 2026 race-pack collection location and times.
Contact: Race Director Ian Torrence

Downtown Flagstaff

distributed each year at a designated downtown location

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone at the trailhead; nearest transit hub is Flagstaff, AZ…
  • Getting to the finishTusayan, AZ (Grand Canyon South Rim entrance) — served by the free Tusayan Route shuttle and the National Park Service's in-park Grand Canyon shuttle system
  • Transit cardFlagstaff itself is served by Mountain Line (NAIPTA), which uses a reloadable FlagPass Cash Card…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None at the trailhead; nearest transit hub is Flagstaff, AZ (Amtrak Southwest Chief station, Mountain Line local bus, Pulliam Airport), about 10 miles south of the start

Start is at Flagstaff Hotshots Ranch on Snowbowl Road, north of Flagstaff, AZ — car access only, no bus route reaches the trailhead Point-to-point 100-mile/55K race between Flagstaff and Grand Canyon (Tusayan), roughly 80 miles apart through Coconino and Kaibab National Forests — runners/crews need private transport or a commercial shuttle between the two ends

Map

Getting to the finish

Tusayan, AZ (Grand Canyon South Rim entrance) — served by the free Tusayan Route shuttle and the National Park Service's in-park Grand Canyon shuttle system

Finish is near Tusayan at the Grand Canyon entrance; Tusayan's free shuttle connects to Grand Canyon Village and park shuttle routes, but there is no scheduled transit link back to Flagstaff

Map

Transit card

Flagstaff itself is served by Mountain Line (NAIPTA), which uses a reloadable FlagPass Cash Card (load $5-$50, tap at the farebox) or the Transit app for mobile fares — handy for getting around town before/after the race. However, the point-to-point course toward the Grand Canyon rim is well outside any transit route, so a car, shuttle, or rideshare is required for the actual start/finish logistics.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course follows the Arizona National Scenic Trail, mixing single-track, double-track, and forest roads.

Starting at about 2,286m elevation, it climbs and descends up to roughly 2,743m,

passing through ponderosa pine and pinyon-juniper forests, meadows, and stands of aspen.

The cumulative elevation gain is about 2,134m for the 100-mile event and about 701m for the 55K.

Due to the high elevation, cool temperatures are expected even in September.

The cutoff time limit is 32 hours for the 100-mile run/relay, 15 hours for the 100-mile mountain bike, and 10 hours for the 55K.

Registration is open through UltraSignup until midnight (local time) on September 14.

Times are local to Flagstaff. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

‘Vistas Bonitas’ Home w/ Patio: 7 Mi to Snowbowl!

Accommodation · 2.0km

9.8/10(5)
View on Booking.com

Flagstaff car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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6 Mi to Arizona Snowbowl: Forest-View Sanctuary!

Accommodation · 1.8km

8.3/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Flagstaff Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Hotels near the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

‘Vistas Bonitas’ Home w/ Patio: 7 Mi to Snowbowl!

Accommodation · 2.0km

9.8/10(5)
View on Booking.com

6 Mi to Arizona Snowbowl: Forest-View Sanctuary!

Accommodation · 1.8km

8.3/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Flagstaff car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Flagstaff Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Fossil Falls National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour

$17

View on Klook

Think Like a Mountain — Intermediate to Advanced Hike

$167

View on Klook

What to see in Flagstaff after the race

Seeing Flagstaff with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Flagstaff.

Total cost and budget for Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Flagstaff runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra

FAQ
When was Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra 2026 held?

It was held on Sat, September 19, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 19, 2026.

How much is the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $135.

What distances does Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:00. (From the 2026 edition)

What are the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra 2027 cutoff times?

100-mile run/walk and relay: 32 hours;

100-mile bike: 15 hours;

55K: 10 hours.

(From the 2026 edition)

What is the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra 2027 course like?

The event is divided into eight categories, including 100M - 2 Person MTB, 100M - 8 Person Relay, 100M - 4 Person Relay, and 100M - 2 Person Relay.

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