Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

• Giveaways: Both 5k or half participants will receive a $34 Sweatvac Hi-Tech colorful long-sleeved shirt.
• Pre-race Events: Admission to the FREE August 8th Fratelli's pre-race pizza party.
• Venue: The event is located at Thorpe Park.
• Additional Perks: Free digital photos for all participants!

🏅 Flagstaff Running Series

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 Flagstaff Running Series.

💰 Fundraising Opportunity

Be a Big FUNdraiser - GET YOUR ENTRY FEE REFUNDED by creating a donations page. When you go through the registration process and reach the donation page, choose the "Become a BIG Fundraiser" button.

• Half Marathon: Raise $250 or more to get your entry fee refunded!
• 5K Run: Raise over $200 for a refund on your entry fee.
• Support: Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff make this year’s race our most successful fundraiser ever!

⏰ Race Timing Details

11 AM finishing time cut-off! This gives competitive runners 3 hours and 30 minutes to finish the race. If you need extra time, we offer a 6 AM early start with finisher medals awarded, but you will not be eligible for age division awards.

📅 Registration Information

You can register in person at the Run Flagstaff packet pickup on Thursday August 7th, 2:30 to 5:30 PM at 204 East Route 66, or the night before the race August 8th, at Grand Canyon Adventures 5:30 to 7:30 PM (400 South Malapais Lane).

• Race Day Registration: Very limited, you must arrive between 6 and 6:45 AM: we will shut down registration at 7 AM.
• Shirt Availability: Race day registrants are not guaranteed a shirt.

🌄 Course Details

Our beautiful course starts at Thorpe Park and climbs the steep urban trail onto Observatory Mesa (where astronomers discovered Pluto) and follows dirt roads with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks.

• Elevation: Ranges from 6957 ft at the start to 7731 ft near the 7.5 mile mark!
• Advice: If you are from lower elevations, heed the race director's advice and power walk!
• 5K Course: Also on Observatory Mesa.
• Cause: All proceeds benefit BBBSF Mentoring Programs.

💧 Aid Stations

AID STATIONS: Mile 1 (before 5K/Half Marathon split: Water), Mile 2 (gate at top of urban trail: water and Gatorade), Mile 4.5 (Junction of Pipeline and Forest Road: Water and Gatorade), Mile 6 (used to be halfway: Water, Gatorade, M&Ms), Mile 8 (Haag's Hideaway: Water), Mile 10.1 (Same as 4.5 on return: Water, Gatorade and M&Ms), Mile 11 (same as Mile 2 on return: Water), Mile 12 (Same as mile 1 on return: Water).

• Early Start: Many of our aid station volunteers don’t arrive until 7 AM, so supplies will be at stations for you to help yourself.
• Personal Supplies: If you have favorite gels/chews/fuel, you will need to carry those with you.

📍 Pre-Race Events

August 7th: Early Packet Pick up at Run Flagstaff, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, 204 West Historic Route 66, Flagstaff.

August 8th FRATELLI'S PIZZA PARTY PACKET PICK UP: All registered runners get a free pizza party from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Grand Canyon Adventures. Friends and families can make a $10 donation to join the party.

📅 Race Day Activities

RACE DAY PARKING AROUND THORPE PARK PICNIC RAMADA: PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT THORPE PARK: We must leave this open for those that use the Adult Center and the tennis courts. You can park along any of the residential streets, Aspen, Birch, or Cherry Street that lead to the park.

• 7 AM: Pre-Race Movement, Music and Mobility with Team Run Flagstaff and famed iFIT Coach Leah Rosenfeld.
• Starting Times: Early Half Marathon at 6 AM, Kid's Dash at 7:15 AM, Regular Half Marathon at 7:30 AM, and 5K at 7:45 AM.

🏆 Awards

August 9th Estimated start of Medal Awards and Photos: 5K Fun Run 8:30 AM, Half Marathon 10:00 AM with various awards based on age divisions.

• T-Shirts: All participants in the Half Marathon/Half Marathon Walk/5K Fun Run will get a Sweatvac hi-tech dye sublimated T-shirt.
• Medals: Half Marathon participants will receive a finisher's medal: Kid's Dash participants will also receive one.

🚫 No Refund Policy

Because the race is put on by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff volunteer board of directions, 100% of the proceeds benefit the 501c3 non-profit's mentoring programs, we have a no refund policy.

🔗 Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit the race link: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk.