We introduce to you The Ninth Planet Mountain Race. Why ninth planet, well this is paying homage to Flagstaffs rich history with space exploration, observation, and Pluto’s discovery!

Now for the nuts and bolts and please check back regularly as we are still ironing out a few of the finer details of the course, aid stations and more precise distances. In general we have two distances, 40-ish mile course that is both challenging and engaging, set with the old school big loop format. While the profile set, is not going to look like huge vert, but I assure that after finishing we won’t hear much in the way of “I wish there was more climbing”! Mostly made up of single track, and sections of technical descents with fast flowy AZT mixed in. We feel you will find this to be a very balanced course. Not so unlike a mission to the red planet, very exciting for the potential, but you know it's not going to be an easy journey!

The Short course is nearly 20 miles made up of some of Flagstaffs newest trails that have been added to our local network. Making this ideal for those with a little less experience. Not worry, while the course is shorter, but we haven’t eliminated any of the fun!