December 17th: Join NATRA at 9 AM at the historic "Flag Staff" on Thorpe Road as we take a 6 mile running tour of The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time by highlighting Chapter 8, North to Beauty.  You can park at either lot across from Marshall School. We will start out taking a quick look at P24 by Marshall School; head north to P78 at the junction of Beale Road/FUTS; continue north and take a quick detour to P80 on North Kutch Dr; head north to Cheshire and then turn south to capture two historic Museum of Northern Arizona photographs on P86 and then P80. Our last stop will be continuing south on the FUTS along 180 where we will examine P82 by Sechrist School. 

 

December 10th: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to Turkey Trail parking area where we will run about a 7 mile out and back.  

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December 3rd: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 9 AM, and we will run the 6 mile Soldiers Trail loop (https://www.strava.com/activities/6018031299)

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November 26th: We will run the Wet Beaver Creek Trail meeting at the Bell Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp. For those coming from Flagstaff, we will carpool from the Flagstaff Extreme/Fort Tuthill Parking lot at 7:45 AM! 

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November 24th:  Get ready for Thanksgiving as we will meet at 8:00 AM sharp at Buffalo Park. We will do two laps in the park ahead of the old Flagstaff Road and Track Club's Turkey Predictor run that has free registration beginning at 9 AM. 

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November 19th: We will meet at the Campbell Mesa Trailhead and have options to run 3 or 6 mile loops at 9 AM sharp. 

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November 12th: We will meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp to carpool to the Skywalker/Herkenham trail head located just south of Sedona High School. We will start at 8:30 AM sharp and run the Skywalker-Old Post-Ramshead-Old Post-Herkenham loop, about 7.5 miles. For a preview visit https://www.strava.com/activities/6033560571 The run will be followed by a brunch at Alain and Elisa's, so if you plan to attend, please bring a treat to share or drink! 

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November 5th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 9 AM sharp to run a loop to Picture Canyon and back, about 6 miles. We will stop at the interpretive stations and discuss Flagstaff's long history. 

October 29th: Meet at the Thorpe bark park at 8 AM sharp and we will run the 6 mile Mars Hill, Railroad Springs Loop. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/j4Q2ctZXZcBEU2u79 
For those looking for a preview, check it out at https://www.strava.com/routes/3019729377677636294

October 22nd: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic West overflow parking at 7:20 AM and we will carpool out to run and explore next year's Soulstice Sitgreaves Scramble. We will start the run at 8 AM sharp at the Spring Valley Trailhead at https://goo.gl/maps/73FadagVeR4KVS4A6

October 15th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM sharp and we will do a warm-up run in the park before crossing over the bridge and doing a loop on McMillan Mesa.  

October 8th: Run will not be held in favor of the Soulstice Mountain Trail Run! 

October 1st: Meet at 8 AM at the Sandy Canyon trailhead off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back about 8 total miles.

September 24th: With fall in full swing, we will meet at Aspen Corner at  8 AM sharp to run to Bismarck Lake and back, about 8 miles round trip on the Arizona Trail.  To reduce congestion at Aspen corner, at 7:40 AM, meet at the base of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180 to carpool up to Aspen Corner.   

September 17th: Run will not be held in favor of the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra Marathon! 

September 10th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff?  Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map. 

September 3rd: Get on your camels with our new 7 mile loop NATRA run in Government Prairie!  Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to just northeast of Parks, AZ and we will visit a remarkably intact section of the historic 1857 to 1859 Beale Wagon Road!  

August 27th: We will meet at 7:20 AM sharp at the Snowbowl/Highway 180 junction and then we will carpool to the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead. If you aren't interested in carpooling, meet at 8 AM at the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead. 

August 20th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM sharp and we will hope to run the Lower Oldham/Rocky Ridge loop, about 6.5 miles. 

August 13th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K. 

August 6th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Machine Solutions 10K at Fort Tuthill. 

July 30th: Meet at 8 AM at the Thorpe Park Picnic Ramada and we will highlight different portions of the upcoming Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K. 

July 23rd: Meet at 8 AM sharp at the parking lot for the Highland Trail off HWY 89 about 1 mile south of Fort Tuthill and we will run to the Kachina Wetlands and back, about 7 miles. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/VeSbRy3UKhJWpGgKA

July 16th: Join us for a special run on the eastern edge of Government Prairie where we will run in the Kaibab National Forest. Thanks to Selena and Jeremiah we will run from their house and have a post-run brunch pot-luck, so bring a long a favorite treat or drink to share!  For those from Flagstaff we will leave from the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:30 AM. For those coming from Bellemont, Parks, or Williams, meet us at 7:50 AM at the Route 66 Interpretive sign at https://goo.gl/maps/tCVWmYyTRkSuQHyy7

July 9th: Meet at the Thorpe Park Bark Park at 8 AM sharp and we will run the Flagstaff Loop Trail on Observatory Mesa up to Cheshire and loop back down the FUTS. Meet spot is https://goo.gl/maps/JLXnEA46bmFuq7gT9

July 4th: 7 AM Team Run Flagstaff Downtown Mile, and afterwards join NATRA and friends at 8 AM for our 14th annual Randy Wilson Memorial 4 on the 4th run starting at the historic Flagstaff flagpole on Thorpe Road at https://goo.gl/maps/hBpxSka3PnZzzkZN9. While we will no longer conduct a head start race, we will honor Randy's memory by continuing to collect cans of food for the Flagstaff Family Food Center. 

July 2nd: We will run the Campbell Mesa Loop at 8 AM sharp. There will be options for running the 10K loop and the 5K loop. Meet spot- https://goo.gl/maps/EB3wQ27qnJ1SE2tQ7

June 25th: NEW to NATRA!!! We will run the Arizona Trail meeting at the junction of Lake Mary Road and Pine Grove campground at 8 AM sharp. We will head south towards Mexico, and since this is an out and back, you can run as far or as short as you wish! Most will do 5 to 8 miles. Afterwards we will have brunch at Mormon Lake Lodge. 

June 18th: The group run is cancelled in favor of the kick off race of the Flagstaff Running Series; Northland Hospice's Run For Life 10K/5K/Kid's Dash at Wheeler Park. Register for the race through the Series value package at or https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/24thRunForLife 

June 11th: We will do an out and back on the Arizona Trail from Aspen Corner to Bismarck Lake (about 8 miles).  Folks who want to run longer can head to Utah, and those that would like to go shorter can simply turn around at any point. The run starts at 8 AM sharp from Aspen Corner, however, we recommend carpooling, and to meet at the base of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180 at 7:40 AM.

June 4th: Meet at Sandy Canyon Trailhead off Lake Mary Road 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM sharp and we will run to Fisher Point and back. 6 to 8 mile options or 200 north to the Utah border! Meet spot - https://goo.gl/maps/8CKWYf134YcWXhgi9

May 28th: A Memorial Day Saturday NATRA tradition: Meet at Schultz Tank parking lot at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM sharp and we will run the Waterline Road about 6 miles (or any distance shorter if you like) to the tunnel and back. Many will likely go further as this is a great out and back for longer runs!

May 21st: Meet at the Arizona Trail/Walnut Canyon trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM sharp and we will run out and back options to any of the various overlook points. Options of 5 to 8 miles, or 600 south to the Mexico border! 

May 14th: Meet at Buffalo Park and we will run north out of the park onto the Lower Oldham/AZ Trail Rocky Ridge Loop, about 6.5 miles. 

May 7th: Meet at the Flagstaff Bark Park at 8 AM sharp to run on part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon on Observatory Mesa. As this is an out and back run you can go any distance you like!  Meet spot at https://goo.gl/maps/wFLvT2F5FQmqvVqPA

April 30th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 8 AM and we will run the Arizona Trail north to Little Elden Springs and back, 5 to 8 miles options.

April 23rd: Meet at the Arizona Trail/Walnut Canyon trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM and we will run north to I-40 and back, about 8 miles. Easiest access is to drive to Walnut Canyon National Monument and make right on Old Walnut Canyon Road!

April 16th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff?  Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map. 

April 9th: Celebrate the final zoning of the McMillan Mesa Open Space with NATRA and the Open Space Commission! Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM and we will do a loop around the park and then head over the Cedar Avenue bridge and onto the McMillan Mesa trail system. 

April 2nd: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:00 AM and we will caravan out to the Welch Exit (151) and run to the historic Johnson Canyon Tunnel and back, about 8 miles round trip. For those coming from Williams, our meet spot at 8 AM sharp, will be off the Welch Exit on I-40

March 26th: The group run will be cancelled in favor of the Sedona Stumble Trail Race! Join the fun today by registering at https://www.runsedonashop.com/sedonastumble

March 19th: Meet at Fort Tuthill Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Long Canyon Trailhead to run our annual 7 mile out and back adventure. 

March 12th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:45 AM to carpool to the Bell Trailhead where we will run and plunge to the crack and back starting at 8:30 AM sharp! This is about a 7.5 mile out and back run (total). 

March 5th: Meet at the Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Sedona High School parking lot. We will run about a 7 mile loop Carroll Canyon Trail System starting at 8:30 AM sharp.  

February 26th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:15 AM to carpool to Run Sedona Store.  Otherwise, meet at the store at 8:00 AM sharp, and we will do a run on the myriad of nearby trails. Check out this map of the run provided by the Run Sedona Shop!

February 19th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Jacks Trailhead. Otherwise, meet at the Jack's Canyon Trailhead at 8:30 AM sharp, and we will run about a 6-mile loop that incorporates the Little Rock and Dairy Springs trails.   

February 12th:  Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme north parking lot at 7:30 AM to carpool to the Broken Arrow Trailhead. Otherwise, meet at the trail at 8:30 AM sharp, and we will run to Chicken Point and back, about 5 miles. Those who want to do more can add on the fork to Submarine Rock or go out and back on Marj's Draw.  

February 5th: Group run is canceled in favor of the RunSedona races where NATRA will once again staff our infamous Aid Station 5 turnaround spot. We will offer a short run after we close our aid station! 

January 29th: Meet at 9 AM sharp at Buffalo Park and we will run the McMillan Mesa loop, about 5 miles. 

January 22nd: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:15 AM to carpool to the Baldwin Trailhead parking lot where we will run the out and back along Buddha Beach and the Templeton Trail at the base of Cathedral Rock, about 8 miles. 

January 15th: Meet at the Schultz Pass Road "Y" and we will run up the road and do an out and back on the Fort Valley Trail system, about 7 miles. 

January 8th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:30 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Old Munds Wagon Road trailhead off Schnebly Hill Road to run the Hangover 8 mile loop at 8:30 AM sharp! 

January 1st, 2022: Happy New Year's Day Run! Meet at the Marshall School parking lot at 9 AM sharp! This will be a run north on the Karen Cooper section of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System with some doing this as a 5 mile total out and back while others will do a loop running up to Cheshire, returning down the FUTS along Highway 180 for about 7 miles. 

December 25th: Christmas morning run, meet at Buffalo Park at 9 AM sharp for two very merry laps with NATRA! 

December 18th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead and we will run the Arizona Trail out and back to Little Elden Springs, about 8 miles. 

December 11th: Meet at Fort Tuhtill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:15 AM to carpool to Turkey Trail parking area where we will run about a 7 mile out and back.  

December 4th: Meet at Fort Tuthill/Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 9 AM sharp to run the Soldiers Trail loop, about 6 miles. 

November 28th-December 6th: Join NATRA's FREE virtual "Chanukah Chustle Challenge"!

November 27th: Meet at Fort Tuthill Flagstaff Extreme parking lot at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool to the Fay Canyon Trailhead to run the Aeries-Cockscomb loop, about 7 miles. 

November 25th (Thanksgiving): Join NATRA at Buffalo Park at 8:30 AM in Buffalo Park for a couple of laps ahead of your feast!  

November 20th: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 9 AM sharp to run a loop to Picture Canyon and back, about 6 miles. 

November 13th: At 7:45 AM sharp, meet at Fort Tuthill by the open parking area south of Flagstaff Extreme. Will will drive to the Bell Trailhead just west of Wet Beaver Creek. We will run to the "Crack and Back" at 8:30 AM, about 8 miles. This is an out and back run, so it is great for beginners since you can turn around at any point. 

November 6th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 7:30 AM and/or 9 AM and we will run the Lower Oldham/Rocky Ridge Loop, about 6.5 miles. 

October 30th: Meet at 8 AM at the Sandy Canyon trail head off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back about 8 total miles.  

October 23rd: Meet at Schultz Tank/Weatherford Trailhead at 8 AM sharp and we will run the Waterline Road 6, 8, or whatever miles you dare choose!  

October 16th: With fall in full swing, we will meet at Aspen Corner at 6:30 AM (one more time) and/or 8 AM sharp to run to Bismarck Lake and back, about 8 miles round trip on the Arizona Trail. Of course those looking to go longer can always venture to Utah or Mexico! 

October 9th: Run will not be held in favor of the Soulstice Mountain Trail Run! 

October 3rd: WAR DOG!  This is an out and back to the top of Doyle Saddle and back so you can do all 13 miles or go shorter. Meet at 8:45 AM sharp at the Weatherford Trailhead for the short walk up to the starting tree on the Weatherford Trail.   

September 25th: Folks, important update for those planning to run with NATRA tomorrow!!!! Whether you are running in 6:30 or 8 AM group, the Outdoor Expo is at Fort Tuthill and as a result, we will divert the run to the Highland trailhead just south of Fort Tuthill on Highway 89. If you plan to run at 8, I'd suggest trying to get through Fort Tuthill by no later than 7:45 AM as the expo opens at 8 AM! We will run the Highland Trail through the archery range and onto the Soldiers Trail! https://goo.gl/maps/UojEQEuydqK5Z7i29

September 18th: Run will not be held in favor of the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra Marathon! 

September 11th: Soulstice Mountain Trail Run final tune-up! Meet at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM at the Sunset Trailhead.  The early crew will run the Long Course "Seven Sisters Loop" (5 miles) followed at 8 AM by the second half of the long course, aka the 6 mile short course).  So we don't clog up the Sunset trailhead, please park in the large open area before turn into the trailhead at https://goo.gl/maps/tP19YQ9ZR6wYaAuV7  

September 4th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff?  Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map. 

August 28th: Run will not be held in favor of support Gaspin in the Aspen 15K and 5Ks! 

August 21st: (UPDATE MEET SPOT TO HIGHWAY 180 AND FOREST ROAD 193!!!)  Kendrick Mountain Up, Up and Away!  Run starts at the Kendrick Mountain Trailhead at 8 AM sharp! For those wishing to carpool, meet at the junction of Highway 180 and Forest Road 193 (just north of the Arizona Nordic Village) at 7:30 AM sharp!  This is a 9 mile round trip run that climbs nearly 2700 feet, but you can go as far or as short as you like since it is an out and back. 

August 14th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K. 

August 7th: Run will not be held in favor of supporting the Machine Solutions 10K at Fort Tuthill 

July 31st: Meet at 8 AM at the Thorpe Park Picnic Ramada and we will highlight different portions of the upcoming Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K. 

July 24th: Meet at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM at the Schultz Tank/Weatherford Trailhead and we will run 6 mile out and backs with the 6:30 group running the Weatherford Trail and the 8 AM group running the Kachina Trail. 

July 17th: Meet at 6:30 AM and/or 8 AM at the Sunset Trailhead. This will be our first Soulstice Mountain Trail Run warm up of the year.  The early crew will run the Long Course "Seven Sisters Loop" (5 miles) followed at 8 AM by the second half of the long course, aka the 6 mile short course).  So we don't clog up the Sunset trailhead, please park in the large open area before turn into the trailhead at https://goo.gl/maps/tP19YQ9ZR6wYaAuV7  

July 10th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 6:30 AM and again at 8 AM. If the forest reopens, we will run the Oldham/Rocky Ridge Loop, about 6.5 miles. If not, we will run Buffaloops and McMillan Mesa. 

July 3rd: While the forests are closed, we will again offer two runs. Meet at the entrance to REI parking lot at 6:30 and/or 8:00 AM.  At 6:30 we will run one of Neil's favorite 7 mile Route 66/southside loops, and at 8 AM, we will do a 6.3 mile loop created by Bruce. Join us for one or both!   

June 26th: Meet at Buffalo Park at 8 AM sharp and we will run the perimeter of McMillan Mesa, about 6 miles. 

June 19th: This will be a new route following Forest Service Roads east of Winona. We will run a round trip out and back of about 6 miles. Meet spot is Forest Road off Camp Townsend Winona Road at 8 AM sharp!

June 12th: We will run an out and back on the Arizona Trail from Old Walnut Canyon Road to Fisher Point. This is about an 8 mile out and back, so you can turn around at any point, or make a run for the border! Meet at 8 AM sharp and leave extra time to get to the Old Walnut Canyon Road/Arizona Trailhead. Best access is to take the Walnut Canyon Exit off I-40. 

June 5th: We will do an out and back on the Arizona Trail from Aspen Corner to Bismarck Lake (about 8 miles).  Folks who want to run longer can head to Utah, and those that would like to go shorter can simply turn around at any point. The run starts at 8 AM sharp from Aspen Corner, however, we recommend  carpooling, and to meet at the base of Snowbowl Road and Highway 180 at 7:40 AM.

May 29th: Meet at Schultz Tank parking lot at 8 AM sharp and we will run the Waterline Road minimally (6 miles) to the tunnel and back. Many will likely go further as this is a great out and back for longer runs!

May 22nd: Meet at Fort Tuthill at 8 AM sharp by the open parking area south of Flagstaff Extreme. We will run the Soldiers Trail, around 6 miles. For those that want to run farther, you can jump on the Flagstaff Loop Trail and run as far as you like! 

May 15th: Meet at Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking at 7:15 AM sharp and we will carpool out to Dow Springs Trail head to run the Sycamore Rim Trail. While this is about an 7.5 mile loop, you can also run out and back if you don't want to do the loop. Not carpooling from Flagstaff?  Meet at https://goo.gl/maps/Euqy6DsEggun1NyM6 at 8 AM sharp. For a preview of the run, check out David Blanchard's map. 

May 8th: Meet at Sandy Canyon Trailhead off Lake Mary Road and we will run to Fisher Point and back. 6 to 8 mile options.  Meet spot - https://goo.gl/maps/8CKWYf134YcWXhgi9

May 1st: Meet at the Sandy Seep Trailhead at 8 AM and we will run the Arizona Trail north to Little Elden Springs and back, 5 to 8 miles options.  

April 24th: Meet at the Flagstaff Athletic Club West overflow parking lot at 7:00 AM and we will caravan out to the Welch Exit (151) and run to the historic Johnson Canyon Tunnel and back, about 8 miles round trip. 

April 17th: Meet at the Arizona Trail/Walnut Canyon trailhead off Old Walnut Canyon Road at 8 AM and we will run north to I-40 and back, about 8 miles. Easiest access is to drive to Walnut Canyon National Monument and make right on Old Walnut Canyon Road! 

April 10th: Meet at the Flagstaff Bark Park at 8 AM sharp to run on Observatory Mesa.