For more information contact Cottonwood Parks and Recreation Department at 928-639-3200 or email Ryan Bigelow.
Course Info
Both the Marathon and Half-Marathon courses are USATF Certified, making the marathon a Boston Qualifier
NEW MARATHON:
The marathon will follow the half marathon course out to Tuzigoot Road and up Sycamore Canyon Road. Instead of looping back toward the monument the route continues down Sycamore Canyon Road for a 6.6 mile out and back then reenters on the half marathon route. This route will utilize dirt roads, paved roads and trails for a great variety on the scenic course.View the marathon course View marathon course with water stations and restrooms
Half-Marathon:
Run or walk through historic Old Town then along gentle hills to Sycamore Canyon Road up to Tuzigoot National Monument, where the Sinagua Indians once lived. Continue on a short series of trails with views of the beautiful Verde River into Dead Horse Ranch State Park.** COURSE CHANGE - A small but significant change at the end of the course. Instead of two small out and backs in Dead Horse Ranch between miles 11 and 12 there will be one larger loop to start and end on Owl Road and continue out of the Dead Horse and on to the Finish Line at Riverfront Park. **
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