Events
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Early Half Marathon Run/Walk
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff 5K Fun Run
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Kid's Dash
Place
OR Your Anywhere Course!
Flagstaff, AZ US 86001
Description
On August 9th, join the 2nd oldest half marathon in Arizona sponsored by Kinney Construction Services! This year we are hosting our 48th annual race on our challenging and breathtakingly beautiful course. All Half Marathon participants will get a commemorative finisher's medal similar to last year's popular design. Both 5k or half will receive a $34 Sweatvac Hi-Tech colorful long-sleeved shirt, admission to the FREE August 8th Fratelli's pre-race pizza party at Grand Canyon Adventures, and of course FREE digital photos! Kid's Dash participants will get a medal. See photos and the last year's race!
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K are walker-friendly events! Those who would like to take their time on our beautiful but challenging half-marathon course, there is a 6 AM start. While you will receive a chip time and finisher's medal, you will not be eligible for age division awards.
Our beautiful course starts at Thorpe Park and climbs the steep urban trail onto Observatory Mesa (where astronomers discovered Pluto) and follows dirt roads on with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks. Elevations range between 6957 ft at the start, to 7731 ft near the 7.5 mile mark! Most of the climbing is done over the first 1.25 miles, so pace yourself. If you are from lower elevations, heed the race director's advice and power walk!!!! You will easily make up the time over the rest of the course! The 5K is also on Observatory Mesa. ALL proceeds benefit BBBSF Mentoring Programs that create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
The race is also part of the 21st annual Flagstaff Running Series value package of five of Flagstaff's most iconic foot races. You can save big on the Series package of races by registering for one-stop shopping at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/FlagstaffRunSeries
5K and Half Marathon Long-Sleeved Sweatvac Shirts and Half Marathon Medals
All Half Marathon finishers will receive a beautifully handcrafted wood carved medallion made by local runner Rod Horn and all Half Marathon and 5K runners get a beautiful hi-tech $34 value long-sleeve dye-sublimated Sweatvac racing shirt!
BECOME A BIG FUNDRAISER AND HAVE YOUR ENTRY FEE REFUNDED or DONATE DIRECTLY!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff greatly relies on the generosity of individuals to support the organization’s annual operating budget. Gifts from caring people like you make it possible for our staff to recruit volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters and provide them with one-to-one expert advice and support. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff also offers a wide variety of activities—social, educational, entertainment, vocational and more—for our “Bigs” and “Littles.” It costs our agency $1,800 to make and support a match for one year.
DONATIONS can be made with or without a race entry - click on the blue "DONATE" button in page header! This year, if half marathon runners raise $250 or more, their entry fee will be refunded, and if 5K runners raise $200 or more, their entry fee will be refunded as well! To do so go through the registration process and when you reach the donations page, click on the Become a BIG fundraiser button! Reach your goals and your entry fee will be refunded!
Your BBBSF donation may be tax deductible. Our tax ID number is 23-7170086 for your records. Our Arizona QCO Code is 20690.
Thank you for your consideration and generosity!
Week of Race (Packet Pick-Up, Race Day Times, Awards)
Thursday, August 7th: 2:30 to 5:30 PM, Run Flagstaff early packet pickup, 204 East Route 66.
Friday, August 8th: 5:30-7:30 PM, Packet pick-up at Grand Canyon Adventures 400 South Malpais Lane. Free Fratellis Pizza dinner for all participants. There is a suggested $10 donation for each family member or friend who attends the dinner.
Saturday, August 9th, RACE DAY!
6 AM-7:15 AM: Late packet pick-up. While there will be no race day registration on-site, you can register from home before arriving.
6 AM: Early non-competitive start for half marathon walkers/runners
7:15 AM: Kid's Kilo Dash
7:30 AM: Half-marathon start
7:45 AM: 5K start
AWARDS:
8:30 AM: 5K awards - first, second, and third place overall male and female runners; first place non-binary runner.
9:45 AM: Half marathon awards - Overall, Masters (40-59), and Grand Masters (60+); Male and Female top in each division: 18 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Race Maps
Please note, while the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff half marathon and 5K course have not been certified by a Jones Wheel, our course crew used odometers on two different quads to come up with 13.1 miles and 5K on the nose. Because our challenging course has narrow canyons and thick tree canopy, GPS units all come up with different results. For a detailed explanation visit our discussion on our NATRA page on Facebook!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon Route - Strava Map
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff 5K Route - Strava Map 
ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FLAGSTAFF
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff is not your typical organization. We help children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. Since 1967, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 6 through 18, in Flagstaff and Williams. We continue to develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of thousands of young people.
Our Vision:
Our vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Accountability Statement:
We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:Higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.
#WHY I RUN #BBBSF
Don't miss this video of past races - it says it all!!!
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