Runner Guide

May 3rd – 8th, 2021 Inaugural year

Table of Contents 1. Updates 17. Start Time Assignments 33. Shuttles 2. Welcome 18. Course 34. Runner Parking 3. Aravaipa Running 19. Course Profile 35. Camping 4. History 20. Course Marking 36. Hotels 5. Course Infographic 21. Roads 37. Awards and Banquet 6. Schedule 22. Cutoff Times and DNFs 38. Weather 7. Covid Protocols 23. Volunteers 39. Buckles & Goodies 8. Rules 24. Aid Stations 40. Photography 9. Withdrawal / Cancellation Policy 25. Restrooms 41. Live Stream 10. Gear Requirements 26. Sleep 42. Merchandise 11. GPS Enabled Device 27. Crew 43. Sponsors 12. Eco-Responsibility 28. Pacers 44. Aid Station Driving Directions 13. Cupless 29. SPOT Tracker 45. Aid Station Access & Parking 14. Race Check-in 30. Medical 46. Pacer Parking 15. Drop Bags 31. Training Tips 47. Aid Station Table 16. Time Zone 32. Airports 1. Updates This Runner Guide will be updated periodically as the race planning process continues. Check this section for a summary (listed by date) of information that has been updated or changed. Note that all parts of the race are subject to change based upon permits and conditions. - 1/29/21 – Initial version created - 1/30/21 – Revised Withdrawal / Cancelation Policy - 3/10/21 – Course updated. Aid Stations updated w/ menu. Sleep, Hotel, Buckles & Goodies Sections updated. Aid Station Table updated with aid station changes and route tweaks. - 3/17/21 – AS19 Fort Tuthill changed to an INDOOR cot sleep station in Sleep section. AS12 Dead Horse Ranch State Park cabin/RV/camping options added to Hotel Section. GU product offerings added to the Aid Station and Sponsor sections. Medic aid station locations updated on the Aid Station Chart. - 3/29/21 – Course change and mileage update. Rules for runner leaving course updated Section 8. Start time assignment process defined Section 17. Crew and pacer info added throughout. Shuttle info added Section 33. Camping info added Section 35. Sections 44, 45, and 46 added with info for crews and pacers. - 4/2/21 – Comb added to recommended gear Section 10. Electrical plugs available at certain aid stations added to Section 11 and 24. Race Command text phone number added to Sections 14 and 30. Link to detailed course description added to Sections 18 & 19. Shuttle purchase link live in Section 33. 15% discount added to Sky Rock Inn of Sedona to Section 36. Kogalla discount code and nifty section pace/light chart added to Section 43. - 4/5/21 – Course Profile corrected in section 19. - 4/12/21 – Live Stream info (section 41) added - 4/14/21 – Start Times & bibs updated in Section 6, 17. Goodr added as a sponsor in Section 43. Cutoff times updated Section 47. - 4/20/21 – Runner tracking link added to Section 29. AS18 driving directions updated in Section 44. - 4/21 – Shuttle Section 33 and Runner Parking Section 34 updated.

1. Welcome! The Cocodona250 is the most diverse point-to-point 200+ mile footrace in America. The course is challenging, rugged, steeped in history, and stunningly beautiful. Some steps will be effortless, others will feel impossible, but each will carry you on a life altering adventure. So…welcome to the inaugural running of the Cocodona250!

Please read through this Runner Guide prior to race week to make the best of your race, and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. We HIGHLY recommend that Pacers and Crew also read this Runner Guide.

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2. Aravaipa Running The Cocodona250 is organized by Aravaipa Running. Based in Phoenix Arizona, Aravaipa is a runner-driven organization that promotes trail and ultra running events across Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. The production of the Cocodona250 would not be possible without the help of the communities the race passes through, the many staff and volunteers who help in varying capacities from medical to aid stations to course marking and much much more. Learn more by visiting aravaiparunning.com.

3. History The Cocodona 250 links up some of the most diverse terrain that Arizona has to offer and it also runs through the most important historical towns in the state. Event founder Jamil Coury wanted to find a way to run from the outskirts of Phoenix to downtown Flagstaff - from the Sonoran Desert to the ponderosa pine forest of his home state while also incorporating some of Arizona's oldest towns. The goal is to inspire not only those participating in this grand adventure on foot, but also the people who breathe life into these amazing communities the race traverses through.

The name Cocodona is derived from "Coconino", the county where the race ends and "Sedona" one of the most iconic towns surrounded by incredible red rocks we'll traverse through. 2021 will serve as the inaugural year for an event that we anticipate will soon garner worldwide attention and land on the bucket list of every serious ultra runner around the globe.

4. Course Infographic

5. Schedule Saturday, May 1st, 2021 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Drive thru Race Check-in (OPTION 1) Aravaipa office. No drop bags (2401 S. 24th St., Phoenix). Drop bags can be dropped before race start on Monday morning.

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Race Check-in (OPTION 2) and drop bag drop-off at Start Line (The dirt parking lot 600’ north of the Rock Springs Café at 35900 S. Warner Rd, Black Canyon City, AZ)

Monday, May 3rd, 2021 4:15 AM – 6:00 AM: Drop bag drop-off, 3-liter capacity check, and SPOT Trackers issued. Arrive 45 minutes prior to assigned start time, meaning…stay in car or campsite until 45 minutes prior to your assigned start time.

5:00 AM – 5:50AM: Race Start Waves (30 runners every 10 minutes). Start waves & bib #s can be seen HERE

LOTS of “running”

Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 4:56 PM: Estimated first finisher

Saturday, May 8th, 2021 10:50 AM: Course Cut-off

6. Covid Protocols We are taking Covid precautions very seriously. If you are not prepared to follow our guidelines, please don’t come to the event. The safety of our runners, volunteers, staff, and the communities we run through is more important than any race…even one as epic as Cocodona. - Covid Symptoms = STAY HOME – All participants agree not to attend the event if they test positive for COVID-19, have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, exhibit symptoms or feel sick within 14 days prior to the event. - Covid Test – We are asking (not requiring) all runners and volunteers get tested for COVID-19 and receive the results prior to traveling for the race. All staff members will be required to get tested for COVID-19 and receive the results prior to traveling for the race. - Covid vaccine – If possible, we recommend for runners and volunteers to receive the Covid vaccine prior to traveling for the race. - Wellness Check – Our medical team will conduct a medical screening of all runners as the first step in the check-in process. The medical screening will include a check for elevated temperatures and a COVID-19 screening questionnaire. - Face Masks – Face coverings or masks are required for all participants, staff, volunteers, and spectators at all congregation points of the race (start, aid stations, and finish). Runners and pacers may take down 5

masks when on the course, as long as they can maintain proper social distance from others (6 feet from other runners). For the purposes of the race, runner/pacers/crew are considered a “family unit” and are not required to wear masks if they are away from other runners and race congregation points. - Hygiene – Hand sanitizer will be available throughout event at the start, all aid stations, medical, portable toilets, and the finish. Tents and portable restrooms will be spaced out to offer proper social distancing while waiting in line. We will have disinfectant spray bottles outside of portable toilets for you to give it a good spray down and then sanitize your hands. Aid stations have been redesigned to be touchless as much as possible. Our aid stations will offer repackaged food when possible & gloved/masked volunteers for any other service required. - Social Distancing – All participants must practice social distancing (maintaining a 6-foot distance from others). In areas where lines form (check-in, restrooms, wellness checks, and start corral) we will mark out lines or places to stand that are 6 feet apart. - Reduced Touchpoints – As much as possible we will reduce the touch points for the event, from check-in to finish line. There will be no communal “grab on your own” food at aid stations, most snacks will be pre- packaged or re-packaged and single serve. For the things that are not, participants will ask our aid station volunteers who will serve them on a plate or in a bag. Aid Station volunteers will pour drinks directly into runner’s cup, flask, or bladder. - Wave Starts – We ask that runners limit the number of people accompanying them to the Start Line to the bare minimum. We realize this is a time to be celebrated but we are extremely happy just to be able to race in the time of Covid. In order to provide safe Covid separation between runners, we will be starting the race in waves of 30 runners (socially distanced) every 10 minutes, from 5am-6am on Monday, May 3rd. Do not show up at the start line until 45 minutes prior to your assigned start time. Stay in your car or campsite until 45 minutes prior to your assigned start time. - Crew and Pacer Restrictions – Please limit the number of crew and pacers to the absolute bare minimum. We know this isn’t ideal but we are happy to be racing in the time of Covid. Each runner may have ONLY one person (crew or pacer) with them at an aid station at a time. The rest of the runner’s crew/pacers are asked to stand away from the aid station in order to provide social distancing. Masks are required for EVERYONE near Aid Stations.

7. Rules Runners (including runner’s pacers, crew, and spectators) who fail to adhere to these rules will be subject to disqualification from the race. - Qualification – Runners must have adequate mountain/ultra/trail experience to be prepared for the course. We recommend entrants have completed a 100-mile race or greater before race day. However, through-hiking, multi- day backpacking, or other relevant experience is also acceptable. Aravaipa Running reserves the right to refuse entry if outdoor resume is insufficient. - Age – Minimum age (on 5/3/21) to participate in the race is 18 years. - Masks & Social Distancing – Masks AND social distancing are required at all congregation points of the race (Start Line, Aid Stations, and Finish Line). For the purposes of the race, runner/pacers/crew are considered a “family unit” and aren’t required to mask up if they are away from race congregation points. - Volunteer Requirement – Runners are NOT required to provide trail work in order to run the race. - Gates – The are numerous gates throughout the course. Close all gates behind you.

- Residential Areas – The course passes through some residential areas. Be respectful of local residents during the race; run single file on side-walks, cross in crosswalks, be quiet at night, don’t shine headlamps at houses, don’t slam car doors, be respectful, etc. - Jerome & Sedona – The towns of Jerome and Sedona are extremely sensitive permits for us. Runners need to be courteous of vehicles and pedestrians in these towns. Run on sidewalks, not in the vehicle lane. Crew vehicles should proceed directly to aid stations, be quiet, and NEVER park in residential areas. Crew/Pacer vehicles will not be allowed to park along state highways (numbers highways) or within state right of way. Park only in designated parking spaces. Unfortunately, these will be automatic disqualifications if not followed. - Outside Aid – Runners may not receive any aid outside of designated aid stations. This includes carrying of gear/supplies/food/water by pacers and support from crew outside of designated aid stations. - Crew Access – Crew may not provide aid to their runner at any point on the course other than designated crew access aid stations. Vehicles must park off of roadways, may not shadow or follow their runner on road sections, and must obey all traffic laws. - Crew / Pacers at Start & Finish – Please limit the number of Crew and Pacers accompanying you to the Start and Finish Line to the bare minimum and when you are done, move along quickly. We realize this is not the ideal scenario but please help us keep everyone safe and follow the guidelines of our permits. - Crew / Pacers at Aid Stations – Each runner may have ONLY one person (crew or pacer) with them at an aid station at a time. The rest of the runner’s crew/pacers are asked to stand away from the aid station in order to provide social distancing. Masks are required for EVERYONE near Aid Stations. - Pacer Sections – Pacers are allowed starting at mile 72ish (AS6 Camp Wamatochick Aid Station) and are to accompany their runner on foot (no bikes). Multiple pacers may be used, but only one at a time and must swap out at designated pacer access aid stations. - Pacer Bibs & Waivers - Pacers must sign a paper waiver which will be available at each pacer-access aid station. Pacers will be provided with a pacer bib which must be worn and visible while out on the course. - Crew / Pacer Parking – Vehicles must park off of roadways, may not shadow or follow their runner on road sections, and must obey all traffic laws. We ask crew vehicles be kept to 1 per runner and that they not arrive at aid stations excessively early or stay long after their runner leaves the aid station. Pacers may NOT park at aid stations. Do not block any public roadways. Crew/Pacer vehicles will not be allowed to park along state highways (numbers highways) or within state right of way. There will be a crew/pacer manual available which will dictate parking, directions, and expectations. The desert is a fragile ecosystem, please DO NOT walk, drive, park, or camp on vegetation or Cryptobiotic soil. - SPOT Trackers – Each runner will receive a SPOT for tracking purposes. Runners may not alter, adjust, or turn off the device and must leave the device on their person for the entire race. - Bib & bib belt – Each runner will receive TWO bibs and bib belt for identification purposes. Runners must display the bib on their outermost layer of clothing at all times during the race. You don’t have to wear both bibs. If you prefer to safety pin your bib to your pack…do that. If you like the bib belt around your waist…use it. Wanna do both…ok. Use one for the race and keep one as a momento…great. - Course – Cutting or deviating from the course will result in disqualification. If a runner gets off course, they must retrace back to the last known marker and continue on the course from there. A time penalty may be issued, at the Race Director’s discretion, for inadvertent deviations from the course. - Leaving the Course – Runners may only leave the course FROM AID STATIONS. This can be done in two ways:

o ONE – Runners may leave an Aid Station on their own (IE – walking) in order to access a hotel or crew vehicle for aid or sleep. o TWO – Runners may leave an aid station in a vehicle but they must check out of the race with the aid station captain and leave their SPOT tracker and bib (bib+belt are much easier for this scenario). Before returning to the course, the runner must first check back into the race with the aid station captain and retrieve their SPOT tracker and bib. If either of these two steps are missed, it will result in an automatic disqualification for the runner. - Dropping from Race – Runners may only drop from the race at Aid Stations and must fill out a drop form. Do not leave the course without informing a staff member. - Courtesy – Runners must follow direction and be courteous to race officials and volunteers. - Pets – Pets are not allowed on the course or at aid stations at any time. Certified service animals are allowed but must be clearly identified. Crews may have dogs in vehicles. - Restroom use on Course – It happens. Step 30’ off the trail and dig a 6” (or deeper) hole. If you use wet- wipes instead of toilet paper, you must pack the used wet wipes out in a zip-lock. - Leave No Trace – Littering on course by runners, pacers, or crew will not be tolerated.

8. Withdrawal / Cancellation Policy Until April 2nd – A runner may withdraw from the race for any reason with two options: - Registration rolls to 2022 Cocodona250 race with no lottery, waitlist, hassle, or other fees. - 75% of registration transfers to UltraSignup credits good for ANY Aravaipa race. Between April 3rd–12th – A runner may withdraw from the race for any reason with two options: - Registration rolls to 2022 Cocodona250 race with no lottery, waitlist, hassle, or other fees. - 50% of registration transfers to UltraSignup credits good for ANY Aravaipa race. Covid Withdrawal – If a runner becomes sick with Covid within 30-days of the event and can provide proof of a positive test, they MUST withdrawal from the event. In this case, the runner has two options: - Registration rolls to 2022 Cocodona250 race with no lottery, waitlist, hassle, or other fees. - 100% of registration transfers to UltraSignup credits good for ANY Aravaipa race for 2 years. International Travel Restrictions – If travel restrictions will not allow international registrants entry into or exit from the US, the runner has two options: - Registration rolls to 2022 Cocodona250 race with no lottery, waitlist, hassle, or other fees. - 100% of registration transfers to UltraSignup credits good for ANY Aravaipa race for 2 years. Cancellation of the Event – Aravaipa will post regular communications leading up to the race. If the race must be cancelled, we would do so by April 12th (3 weeks prior to the race). In this scenario, all registered runners would have TWO options: - Registration rolls to 2022 Cocodona250 race with no lottery, waitlist, hassle, or other fees. - 100% of registration transfers to UltraSignup credits good for ANY Aravaipa race for 2 years.

Withdrawals are not allowed after April 12th. All requests must be made via email to the Race Director. Unless otherwise noted, remaining Ultrasignup credits expire one year after issue. In all scenarios – No refunds. Selling or transferring race entries is not permitted.

9. Gear Requirements This is a graduate level race. As a runner, you are expected to know your body and how to get through situations of extreme heat, cold, navigation, etc. We will be there if things go way wrong during the race but we don’t want to hold your hand or put extra rules in place. Therefore, we will check for required gear at specific locations on the course based upon weather and time of day. Runners will not be allowed to progress on the course without the require gear. Pacers are also required to carry mandatory gear. - Mask - Cell Phone – Label it with tape/name in case you are charging at an aid station - GPS Enabled Device with the course file loaded (smartphone in airplane mode is recommended) and extra batteries or method of charging (See GPS Enabled Device section for more info) - Headlamp w/ extra batteries (WE RECOMMEND THE KOGALLA RA w/ extra battery packs) - Collapsible Cup (we’re cupless yo!) - Space Blanket - Whistle - Extra Food – What you need for the segment at hand +400 calories - Electrolytes - Hydration* – Capability to carry 3 liters - Gloves & Warm Hat** - Long Sleeve and Insulatory Upper Layer** - Waterproof jacket w/ hood*** *Heat Gear **Cold Gear ***Rain/Snow Gear

Specific Sections for Required Gear - Mile 11 (Cottonwood Creek Aid Station) to Mile 33.5 (Lane Mnt Aid Station) – This 22.5-mile stretch is the longest section of the course between aid stations and the hardest section of the course. It will also be in the heat of the day, extremely remote, and exposed. Runners will be required to leave the start line with capacity to fill 3 liters of water at Mile 11 (Cottonwood Creek Aid Station). Lots of electrolytes and sun gear is extremely recommended. There may be a water source (filter needed) at mile 25 and/or 28, we’ll let you know the status of the water at these two locations the evening of May 1st. - Sections that cold and/or rain/snow weather related gear may be required depending on weather, temperatures, and the time of day you pass through the section include: o Mile 37 - Crown King Aid Station o Mile 104 – Fain Ranch Aid Station o Mile 160 – Sedona o Mile 206 – Cinder Pit o Mile 220 – Fort Tuthill o Mile 236 – Walnut Canyon

In addition to the Required Gear above, we recommend you have access to the following items via crew, pacers, and/or drop bags. Consider marking/labeling gear to quickly identify if it is yours. - Lots of sock changes and method to clean your feet (wet wipes) every 20-30 miles - Toilet Paper in a zip lock - Extra zip locks for phone, trash, etc - Sun hat - Ear plugs and facemask 9

- Long sleeve sun layer - Long Pants - Sunglasses - Anti-Chafe, Leukotape/Moleskin, DuctTape - Sunscreen - Medications, toiletries, contact lenses, etc - Gaiters - Driver’s License or other form of ID - Trekking poles - Emergency contact list in a zip lock - Sun gloves - Charging cords, battery packs, and spare batteries - Lightweight jacket - Comb for removing Teddy Bear Cholla Cactus (yes really)

10. GPS Enabled Device This is a graduate level race. Course markings will be sufficient but not overkill and it is always possible that you zone out and miss a turn. It is MANDATORY for every runner and pacer to carry a gps enabled device with the course file downloaded. This device can be a handheld GPS unit, watch, or smartphone. The smartphone is the easiest and least expensive option. To use a smartphone, install a mapping App such as Gaia, GuruMapsPro, TrailForks, or AllTrails to your phone. Then download the course GPX file from CalTopo and open the file in the mapping App. The course will appear, as well as your location (blue dot). Be sure to place your phone in airplane mode to maximize battery life. Electrical plugs will be available at the following Aid Stations; AS6 Camp Wamatochick, AS7 Whiskey Row, AS10 Mingus Mountain, AS14 Sedona (Saint John Vianney), and AS19 Fort Tuthill.

The course is ever changing as permitting and other conditions develop. We recommend downloading the final course file to your device a few days before the race.

11. Eco-Responsibility The earth is the only one we have. As trail runners, we are blessed to see the beauty, complexity, and fragility of the ecosystems we run through. It is essential for all of us to do our part every day to minimize our own first-world gigantic footprints. We can all do a better job. Help us as we take steps toward a more eco- conscience race experience. We will be reducing where we can, recycling and purchasing carbon offsets for the event operations. Please consider reducing waste wherever you can and offsetting the carbon you produce from the race through a company like Terrapass. And when you are out in the desert, remember it is a fragile ecosystem, so please DO NOT walk, drive, park, or camp on vegetation or Cryptobiotic soil.

12. Cupless In an effort to cut down on the waste produced by this event, Cocodona will be a cupless event for cold drinks. What does that mean? There will be no paper cups for cold drink hydration at the aid stations. Runners will be responsible for carrying their own container, cup, flask, or bottle to refill along the way. Please consider a bottle or hydration pack for water and a reusable, easy-to-carry cup for electrolyte refills and soda. We will provide hot cups for coffee, broth, and soup.

13. Race Check-In We ask that only Cocodona runners (no crew) come to check-in for the race in order to reduce numbers and increase the capacity for social distancing. Masks are required at check-in. Each runner will be required to check-in for the race at ONE of the two following locations/times: - Saturday, May 1st, 2021 - 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Drive thru Race Check-in at Aravaipa office. No drop bags (2401 S. 24th St., Phoenix). Drop bags can be dropped before race start. OR - Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 - 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Race Check-in and drop bag drop-off at Start Line (The dirt parking lot 600’ north of the Rock Springs Café at 35900 S. Warner Rd, Black Canyon City, AZ)

During the check-in process, runners will receive: - Wellness check for Covid - Confirm GPS enabled device with course file uploaded - Confirm race emergency contact text number if programmed into phone (520)201-6118 - Cocodona 2021 runner shirt, sticker, backpack, and other goodies - Runner bibs and bib belt

There will not be a live in-person race briefing due to Covid. An email will be sent out with a link to a video prior to the race. All runners are required to watch this video.

15. Drop Bags Drop bags can be dropped at the Start Line on Sunday, May 2nd from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM or on Monday within 45 minutes of your assigned start time. We request that you keep drop bags as minimal in size as possible and no larger than 60 liters (approx. 24”x12”x12”). Bags larger than 60 liters will not be transported to aid stations. Bags should be clearly labeled with name, bib number, and aid station. Drop bags are for runners only, no pacer drop bags.

There will not be rain protection over drop bags at aid stations. Please weatherproof your bags if this is a concern. Aravaipa is not responsible for any lost or damaged items in drop bags, including the drop bags themselves.

When you pass through an aid station, PLEASE move your drop bag to the “discard” pile so that we can quickly move it to the finish line to meet you later.

Drop Bags will be available at 9 of the 21 aid stations as well as the Start and Finish Line. (A) Drop Bags left at Start will be transported to AS10 Mingus Mountain Camp and then the Finish. (B) Drop Bags from Crown King will be transported to AS19 Fort Tuthill and then the Finish All Drop Bags will be at the Finish Line. Our goal is for all of your drop bags to beat you to the finish. Drop bags left at the finish line will not be shipped out after the race.

16. Time Zone Ok, this maybe more confusing than it should be. Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time and is therefore ALWAYS on Mountain STANDARD Time (BUT KEEP READING). In May, for the race, the time in Arizona will be the same time as in California (Pacific Time). Bottomline, for race week…you will be on Pacific Time. IE – Same time as San Diego, CA.

17. Start Time Assignments Start Time and Bib numbers have been assigned. See them HERE.

The days of huge mass starts are over (at least for now). In order to provide safe Covid separation between runners, we will be starting the race in waves of 30 runners (socially distanced) every 10 minutes, from 5am- 6am on Monday, May 3rd. Do not show up at the start line until 45 minutes prior to your assigned start time. Stay in your car or campsite until 45 minutes prior to your assigned start time.

45-minutes is enough time to get you through the final steps before getting you out on the course, but it will go quick. We will have volunteers to help direct you through the flow of; Drop Bag drop-off (if you haven’t already done so), 3-liter capacity check, SPOT trackers issued, and of course…one last trip to the portable toilet, all of which will be socially distanced, and then you’re off.

Please limit the number of Crew and Pacers accompanying you to the Start and Finish Line to the bare minimum and move along quickly. We realize this is not the ideal scenario but please help us keep everyone safe and follow the guidelines of our permits.

Masks are required for everyone at the Start Line, runners included. Runners and pacers may take down masks when on the course, as long as they can maintain proper social distance from others (6 feet from other runners).

The Start Line is located in the dirt parking lot 600’ north of the Rock Springs Café at 35900 S. Warner Rd, Black Canyon City, AZ.

18. Course The course is a 250ish-mile (currently 255.76) point-to-point journey through central Arizona, linking historic towns and trails off the beaten path. The rich history of the towns combined with some of the little traveled mountain ranges makes this a one-of-a-kind tour of Arizona. From the Sonoran Desert Saguaros to the red rock monoliths of Sedona and then on to the Ponderosa Pine forests and big volcanic peaks of Flagstaff, not to mention all the mining towns and history along the way. This course packs a lot of beauty in with a big challenge. We are beyond stoked to share the beauty of Central Arizona with you through this rugged course.

Detailed section descriptions and profiles can be found HERE.

Here is a link to the course file in CalTopo. The course is ever changing as permitting and other conditions develop. We recommend downloading the final course file to your device a few days before the race.

19. Course Profile The lowest point on the course (1898’) is within 2-miles of the start and the highest point (9013’) is 8-miles from the finish. Let’s just say that last little hill is going to hurt. Total gain for the course is 42,313’ and loss is 37,445’, so you have more to gain from doing the race than you have to lose. Yuck yuck yuck!

Detailed section descriptions and profiles can be found HERE.

20. Course Marking The course will be adequately marked, not overly marked. Intersections will be well marked but straightaways will only receive a course marking every ½-ish mile. This is a graduate level race and navigation is part of the expectation. Over the course of 250ish-miles, it is likely that a section or two will be under marked, markings could get removed by disgruntled locals, or, and most likely, you will not be paying attention and miss a turn. This is why it is mandatory for runners and pacers to carry a GPS enabled device with the course file downloaded.

If you experience a section of the course that is under marked and confusing, please let a volunteer know ASAP. We will get out and fix it.

The course will be marked with: - Orange with black polka dot tape w/ reflectors - Orange pin flags w/ reflectors - Some sections in towns will be marked with cones/signs - Wrong Way – Blue & white checkerboard tape

21. Roads The Cocodona course has about 110-miles of dirt roads and 20-miles of pavement. Roads will include Forest, County, local, municipal, and state owned highways, which are subject to all applicable traffic laws. Therefore, you will be running around vehicular traffic and ATVs at some point during the race. Vehicles have the right of way and will NOT stop for you. It is your responsibility to: - Obey all traffic laws - Don’t run in the vehicle lane. Use sidewalks, bike lanes, shoulders when possible. - Run on the left side, facing traffic. - Look both ways and cross when safe - Cross in crosswalks - Wait for crossing signals - Obey pedestrian laws 14

- Stay safe. - There will be 3 traffic spotters in Jerome to ensure you stop, look, and wait for no cars to cross roadway

The towns of Jerome and Sedona are extremely sensitive permits for us. Runners need to be courteous of vehicles and pedestrians in these towns. Run on sidewalks, not in the vehicle lane. Crew vehicles should proceed directly to aid stations, be quiet, and NEVER park in residential areas. Parking will not be allowed along state (numbered) highways or within state highway right-of-way. Only parking in designated parking spaces. Unfortunately, these will be automatic disqualifications if not followed.

22. Cutoff Times and DNFs You’ve all worked hard to make it to Cocodona and we don’t want to cut anyone from the course. However, it is a long race and there are so many moving parts. We need to ensure runner safety and be able to predict logistics and volunteer shifts. So…cutoff times will be enforced. In order to stay ahead of cutoff, runners will need to maintain 24-34 min/mile pace (including stopping time) and we feel this is generous.

Cutoff times will only be enforced at Aid Stations with crew access. If a runner doesn’t have crew, we will shuttle you to the Start Line or the Finish Line as soon as we are able.

Overall cutoff for the race is 125 hours.

DNFs happen, especially on a race of this distance. Runners may only drop from the race at Aid Stations with crew access and must fill out a drop form. Do not leave the course without informing a staff member.

See the Aid Station Table at the end of this Runner Packet for full cutoff times / section paces.

23. Volunteers A race of this magnitude takes hundreds of volunteers to pull off. We are looking for a few (actually more than a few) volunteers to help on race week in many different aspects of the race, including: - Aid Station Captains – Responsible for obtaining and coordinating aid station volunteers, final setup of the aid station, providing a safe, efficient, fun, and clean aid station experience for all runners, and breakdown after the race cutoff. - Aid Station Volunteers – Show up on race day and assist runners with their food, hydration, and gear needs. Help identify race drop bags for runners and provide that all important encouragement. - Course Sweep – We need 2 runners per section of trail to run behind the last runner and clear the trail of course markings and any litter. - Setup and Teardown – Help set up and tear down the Start Line and Finish Line.

Volunteers will receive Aravaipa race credits ($12/hr of Aid Station Captains or $10/hr for volunteers) that can be used for registration costs at future Aravaipa races. Volunteers will also receive either a race shirt of an

additional Aravaipa race credit. Extra credits will also go to volunteers who take more than one shift per race. Finally, you will be part of one of the most exciting new races in the US! REGISTER HERE for a volunteer shift.

24. Aid Stations Our goal is to provide top notch aid stations at Cocodona. In addition to all the normal staples, most aid stations will have at least one hot “meal” option that will rotate through breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available at all aid stations. Gluten free can be made to order at most aid stations. We are not a restaurant or a grocery store but if you have special dietary needs please contact our Aid Station Guru Pati directly ASAP, so that we can prepare in advance.

Fortunately, the terrain allows the Aid Stations to be spaced well. The average distance between aid is 11 miles. The longest distance between aid is 22.5 miles (so sorry about that one) and the second longest is 16.1. The rest are spaced really well.

At the aid stations, please don’t touch anything but your butt to a chair. The volunteers will be happy to assist you and in doing so, we can keep things as touchless as possible. We are tree huggers at heart but Covid has required us to use large amounts of disposable plastic. There will be no communal “grab on your own” food out in the open. Most snacks will be pre-packaged or re-packaged and single serve. For the things that are not, participants will ask our aid station volunteers who will serve on a plate or in a bag out. Pacers are welcome to all the food and drinks they would like from aid stations while they are currently pacing. Crew and inactive pacers may not partake of food/drink from aid stations.

Electrical plugs will be available at the following Aid Stations; AS6 Wamatochick, AS7 Whiskey Row, AS10 Mingus Mountain, AS14 Sedona (Saint John Vianney), and AS19 Fort Tuthill.

The following is the Cocodona aid station menu, prepared by Aravaipa’s amazing mom, Pati Coury. Aid station food may be slightly different from location to location on race week based upon race day logistics and last minutes changes but consider this a pretty solid plan of what you can expect for food on race week.

All aid station will have the following TRADITIONAL OFFERINGS: PB&J sandwiches, bean roll-ups, Snyder’s Pretzels, Lay’s Potato Chips, trail mix, Welch’s Gummies, Oreo Cookies, Chips Ahoy Cookies, pickles, cooked potatoes, bananas, Cuties oranges, GU Products, and when possible…watermelon. Drinks: Water, ice, Coke, Ginger Ale, Mountain Dew, and Gnarly. HOT offerings: Hot water for instant coffee, hot chocolate, tea, Ramen, broth, and oatmeal.

In addition to the TRADITIONAL OFFERINGS listed above, these aid station will have the following offerings: START – ROCK SPRINGS CAFÉ – Coffee, bananas, oranges, oatmeal, bagels. No Traditional offerings. #1 COTTONWOOD CREEK – Turkey cheese lettuce sandwiches, hummus avocado & lettuce sandwiches #3 CROWN KING – Chicken salad sandwiches, chickpea salad sandwiches, potato soup #6 CAMP WAMATOCHICK – Breakfast burritos, sloppy joe’s (vegan & meat) #7 WHISKEY ROW – Turkey cheese lettuce & tomato sandwiches, hummus avo lettuce & tomato sandwiches 16

#9 FAIN RANCH – Hummus roll-ups #10 MINGUS MOUNTAIN CAMP – Pancakes, hot dogs (meat & vegan), grilled cheese, quesadillas, tomato soup #12 DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK – Oatmeal bar, tacos, tostadas, and burrito bar #14 SEDONA – Breakfast burritos, grilled cheese, quesadillas, chili & rice #16 BLACK TANK – Pancakes, turkey cheese & lettuce sandwiches, hummus avocado & lettuce sandwiches #18 CINDER PIT – Pancakes, grilled turkey & cheese (meat & vegan), quesadillas w/ pinto beans, tomato soup #19 FORT TUTHILL – Oatmeal bar, rice & veggies, pasta with vegan meatballs & veggies #20 WALNUT CANYON – Fruit smoothies, hummus roll-ups FINISH – FLAGSTAFF – French toast sticks, grilled cheese, quesadillas, sloppy joe’s (vegan & meat) NOTE – Aid Stations not listed above will ONLY have TRADITIONAL OFFERINGS.

For an explanation of what Drop Bags (A) and (B) mean, please reference the Drop Bag Section.

25. Restrooms There will be portable toilets at every aid station. Please do your best to time your bowels. If you can’t, we get it, it happens. Carry toilet paper with you. Step 30’ off the trail and dig a 6” (or deeper) hole. Wet wipes can be REALLY nice at a race of this distance. However, if you do use wet-wipes instead of toilet paper, you must pack the used wet wipes out in a zip-lock and throw them away in the trash. And when you are out in the desert, remember it is a fragile ecosystem, so please DO NOT walk on vegetation or Cryptobiotic soil.

Portable toilets will be spaced out to offer proper social distancing while waiting in line. We will have disinfectant spray bottles outside of portable toilets for you to give it a good spray down and then sanitize your hands.

26. Sleep You might be able to pull it off without sleep…but probably not. Feel free to take a trail nap or sleep in an aid station chair at any time. We will also have 7 aid stations designated for sleep stations. Sleep stations are for runners only, no pacers. See below for a description of these locations: - AS6 Camp Wamatochick – Indoor bunks (Heated space) - AS7 Whiskey Row – Indoor cots (Heated space) - AS10 Mingus Mountain Camp – Indoor bunks (Heated space) - AS12 Dead Horse Ranch State Park – Outdoor individual tents w/ cots (NOT heated) - AS14 Sedona (Saint John Vianney) – Indoor cots (Heated space) - AS18 Cinder Pit – Outdoor individual tents w/ cots (NOT Heated) - AS19 Fort Tuthill – Indoor cots (Heated space)

Our highest goal is to keep you safe, even when sleeping. To that end we will take the following measures: - Runners must wear masks when sleeping indoors in shared spaces (locations listed above as “Indoor”) - Cots, bunks, and tents will be spaced 6’ apart - Cots, bunks, and tents will be sanitized between uses

Note that we will supply the cot or bunk but not the sheets, blankets, pillows, or snuggies.

All of the Aid Stations with sleep stations (listed above) are accessible by crew/pacers and also have drop bags. We recommend placing sheets or a sleeping bag liner in your drop bag where you plan to sleep at an INDOOR location. We recommend placing a sleeping bag in your drop bag where you plan to sleep at an OUTDOOR location.

Many runners will choose to sleep in crew vehicles / vans / RVs. See Crew / Pacer Guide for Aid Stations with adequate parking for larger vehicles. Remember the rule that runners may only leave the course FROM AID STATIONS, see the Rules section for the two options on how this can be done.

For runners who prefer to go plush, there are hotels very close to Aid Stations in many locations; AS7 Whiskey Row, AS8 Iron King, AS11 Jerome Historic State Park, AS12 Dead Horse Ranch State Park, AS14 Sedona (Saint John Vianney), AS19 Fort Tuthill. Remember the rule that runners may only leave the course FROM AID STATIONS, see the Rules section for the two options on how this can be done. See Hotels section for info.

From my informal personal investigation, it seems that most runners will grab 1-2 hours of sleep two or three times during the race. Personally, I end up moving better throughout the day, and the race in general, with more sleep. I recommend 3 hours of sleep, a beer, and a massage every night.

27. Crew Is it necessary to have a Crew? No, but a good crew can sometimes mean the difference between a buckle and a DNF. And life is more fun when you share it with friends and family. That said, this year due to Covid, we are asking that you limit your crew size to the absolute bare minimum.

Start / Finish Line Restrictions – Please limit the number of Crew and Pacers accompanying you to the Start and Finish Line to the bare minimum and once you are done, move along quickly. We realize this is not the ideal scenario but please help us keep everyone safe and follow the guidelines of our permits.

Crew may not provide aid to their runner at any point on the course other than designated crew access aid stations.

Aid Station Restrictions – Each runner may have ONLY one person (crew or pacer) with them at an aid station at a time. The rest of the runner’s crew/pacers are asked to stand away from the aid station in order to provide social distancing (IE – Your entire crew/pacer family may congregate at their vehicle in the parking lot). Masks are required for EVERYONE near Aid Stations. For the purposes of the race, runner/pacers/crew are considered a “family unit” and are not required to wear masks if they are away from other runners and race congregation points.

Crew vehicles must park off of roadways, may not shadow or follow their runner on sections of road, and must obey all traffic laws. We ask crew vehicles be kept to 1 vehicle per runner and that they not arrive at aid stations excessively early or stay long after their runner leaves the aid station. Crews are no permitted to stop or park along state (numbered) highways or within state highway right-of-way.

The towns of Jerome and Sedona are extremely sensitive permits for us. Crew vehicles should proceed directly to aid stations, be quiet, and NEVER park in residential areas. Crews are no permitted to stop or park along state (numbered) highways or within state highway right-of-way. Only parking in designated parking spaces. Unfortunately, these will be automatic disqualifications if not followed.

Pets are not allowed on the course or at aid stations at any time, especially AS6 Wamatochick and AS10 Mingus. Certified service animals are allowed but must be clearly identified. Crews can have dogs in vehicles.

We ask that Crew members not eat or drink from Aid Stations.

Crew are not to attend the event if they test positive for COVID-19, have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, exhibit symptoms or feel sick within 14 days prior to the event. We recommend that all crew get tested for COVID-19 and receive the results prior to traveling for the race and, if possible, receive the Covid vaccine.

Crew are only allowed at certain aid stations. See the Aid Station Table at the end of this Runner Packet for a list of the aid stations where crew is allowed. Runners will be disqualified if their crew shows up at a non-crew- access aid station.

28. Pacers Is it necessary to have pacers? No, not at all. Many 200+mile runners do so without pacers and we aren’t sure if it is because they are ultra-tough or just don’t have any friends. 19

Pacers are allowed starting at mile 72ish (AS6 Camp Wamatochick Aid Station) and are to accompany their runner on foot (no bikes). Multiple pacers may be used, but only one at a time and must swap out at designated pacer access aid stations.

Theoretically you could have 13 different pacers, one for each pace-able section of the course. In a normal year, we would say go for it, have as many people join your experience as possible. However, this is not a normal year due to Covid. We ask that you limit the number of pacers you bring to the race to the absolute bare minimum.

Pacers may not provide any assistance to their runner other than encouragement. No pushing, pulling, carrying, ect or mule-ing (carrying of gear/supplies/food/water).

Pacers must be human (no pets), 18-years of age or older, sign a waiver at the aid station where they start pacing, wear a pacer bib provided at the aid station where they start pacing, carry the same required gear as runners, and wear a mask AND observe social distancing at Aid Stations. If a parent or legal guardian desires to have a minor (under 18) pacer, please contact the Race Director.

Start / Finish Line Restrictions – Please limit the number of Crew and Pacers accompanying you to the Start and Finish Line to the bare minimum and once done, move along quickly. We realize this is not the ideal scenario but please help us keep everyone safe and follow the guidelines of our permits. Parking will not be permitted along the I-17 frontage road (state highway right-of-way) at the start area.

Sleep stations are for runners only, no pacers. Pacers are welcome to all the food and drinks they would like from aid stations while they are currently pacing.

Pacers are not to attend the event if they test positive for COVID-19, have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, exhibit symptoms or feel sick within 14 days prior to the event. We recommend that all pacers get tested for COVID-19 and receive the results prior to traveling for the race and, if possible, receive the Covid vaccine.

We ask pacers not to park at aid stations.

See the Aid Station Table at the end of this Runner Packet for pacer access aid stations.

29. SPOT Tracker Real-time GPS tracking (SPOT Trackers) will be provided by TrackLeaders. Your family, friends, and crew will be able to see your real-time position along the course during the race, as well as some other interesting details such as current pace, moving time, stopped time, avg moving speed, etc. You (the runner) will not need cell service for this device to work, it will work everywhere on the course. However, anyone wanting to see your position WILL need data to see the tracking webpage. This applies to crew wanting to see their runner’s position during the race. Fortunately, there is very good cell service throughout the course.

The SPOT Trackers will be issued at the Start Line just before your assigned start time. They are lightweight and small, about the size of a matchbook. They are stored inside of a Velcro sleeve that can be easily attached to your person, ideally the shoulder strap of a hydration pack. Runners may not alter, adjust, or turn off the device and must leave the device on their person for the entire race. WE WILL NEED TO TAKE YOUR SPOT TRACKER AT AS12 DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN GIVE IT BACK TO YOU.

LINK FOR RACE LIVE TRACKING HERE

30. Medical Our medical provider, MedStar Solutions, will have medics at various aid stations along the course. These medic’s primary responsibility is emergency care for runners. Foot care is the runner’s responsibility. Medics will do their best to help runners with foot care issues when they are not handling more urgent medical care issues. See the Aid Station Table at the end of this Runner Packet for exact medic locations.

Any runner who receives an IV during the event will be automatically disqualified.

If you need medical attention out on the trail (not at an aid station) during the race or if you see another runner out on the trail who needs medical attention, please send a text to our emergency contact below. Please program this number into your phone before race day. EMERGENCY CONTACT DURING THE RACE Send a TEXT to (520)201-6118 With bib number, location, and issues

31. Training Tips The distance is long. The course is steep and rugged. It will be hot and cold. That pretty much sums it up.

Heat Training – The race is in the desert and it will get hot during the day. Arizona typically has very low humidity, so your sweat will evaporate quickly. Remember to drink even if you don’t feel like you are sweating. There are sections with absolutely no shade or tree cover. Heat, dehydration, and hyponatremia can take a huge toll on runners who are unprepared. Train in the heat if you can. If you cannot, set up a plan to

keep cool. Experiment with sun hats, long sleeve shirts, sun sleeves, and sun gloves. In addition, make sure you have your pack dialed in to carry the required gear, including enough salts and fluid capacity.

Terrain – Some sections of the course are butter smooth single-track. Other sections are barely paths at all but more resemble rocky riverbeds or eroded ravines. It is beautiful and it is rugged. Prepare for this by training on rocky terrain wherever you can. You will also be running through several sandy washes. We would suggest training in sand to see how your pace and feet hold up. Gaiters are highly recommended.

Slow It Down – Keep it at an easy pace, especially early in the race. Walk the uphills. The more Long Slow Distance training you can do the better. And yes, long hiking days are great training.

Multi-Day – The 200+ mile distance is all about multi-day. We recommend a few trainings blocks of 2-4 days with 25-40 miles/day.

32. Airports If flying for the race, we recommend that you purchase travel insurance that will allow for refunds due to cancellation of the race should permits be pulled. The closest major airport to the course is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport which is a 45-minute drive to the Start and 2:15 hour drive to the Finish. Flagstaff airport doesn’t have as many flight options as Phoenix but it is closer to the course with a 1:20 hour drive to the Start and a whopping 0:15 minute drive to the Finish. Prescott airport also doesn’t have as many flight options as Phoenix but it is closer to the course with a 1-hour drive to the Start and a 1:30 hour drive to the Finish. Tucson and Vegas are also options. Tucson Airport is a 2:30 hour drive to the Start and 3:45 hour drive to the Finish. Vegas Airport is a 4:10 hour drive to the Start and 3:30 hour drive to the Finish.

33. Shuttles We will be running 15-passenger shuttles with reduced capacity (9 passengers + driver) due to Covid. Masks are required. The following shuttle options can be purchased on the Aravaipa website HERE: - Sunday May 2nd – Flagstaff to Start Line – Multiple time options - Sunday May 2nd – Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Start Line – Multiple time options - Thursday May 6th thru Sunday May 9th – Flagstaff to Start Line – Multiple time options each day - Thursday May 6th thru Sunday May 9th – Flagstaff to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport – One shuttle per day We realize it is hard to predict when you will finish the race. If you book a return shuttle trip after the race, your spot will be held until 5minutes before departure and then released to others. You can get on ANY return shuttle before or after your booked ticket if the shuttle is not already full.

All shuttles originating in Flagstaff will make a pickup at Heritage Square (Finish Line), then go to the Flagstaff Aquaplex, and then continue to their final destination(s).

All shuttles originating at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport will pickup at Terminal 3 South Curb Door 6 and then continue to their final destination(s).

34. Runner Parking Start Line – Parking is available and free to runners/crew/pacers at the start line starting on Sunday May 2nd until Sunday May 9th. The Start Line is located in the dirt parking lot 600’ north of the Rock Springs Café at 35900 S. Warner Rd, Black Canyon City. See the Shuttle section for details regarding shuttle pick-up/drop-off. Parking will not be permitted along the I-17 frontage road (State Highway right-of-way) at the starting area.

Flagstaff Parking Lot – Parking is available and free to runners/crew/pacers at the Flagstaff Aquaplex at 1702. N 4th Street starting on Saturday May 1st until Sunday May 9th. Yes, you can park at this location for the entire week of the event for free. See the Shuttle section for details regarding shuttle pick-up/drop-off.

35. Camping At all camping locations please adequately socially distance. And when you are out in the desert, remember it is a fragile ecosystem, so please DO NOT walk, drive, park, or camp on vegetation or Cryptobiotic soil. - Start Line – Camping is available and free to runners/crew/pacers at the start line on Sunday May 2nd. This includes cars, vans, trailers, and RVs. Please don’t arrive before 12:00pm on Sunday, May 2nd. The Start Line is located in the dirt parking lot 600’ north of Rock Springs Café at 35900 S. Warner Rd, Rock Springs. - East of Crown King Area – Free dispersed camping on BLM and Forest Service Land along Crown King Rd and Bloody Basin Rd between I-17 and Crown King. - South of Prescott Area – Free dispersed camping on Forest Service Land along Senator Highway (FR52) starting about ½ a mile past the Groom Creek Trailhead (entrance to AS6 Camp Wamatochick). - Mingus Mountain – Free dispersed camping on Forest Service Land. Turn off of Hwy89A at the summit (Mingus Rec Area) onto FR104 like you were going to AS10. After 1.5 miles turn right on FR413. Caution – Drive slow, FR413 is part of the course. - Cottonwood Area – Free dispersed camping on AZ State Land Trust and Forest Service Land. Headed north from Cottonwood on AZ89A turn left on Bill Gray Rd (FR761), mile marker 358. - West of Sedona Area – Free dispersed camping on Forest Service Land. Headed south from Sedona on AZ89A turn right on Loy Butte Rd (FR525), near mile marker 364. Continues on Sycamore Pass Rd (FR525C). - South of Flagstaff Area – Free dispersed camping on Forest Service Land. Headed north from Sedona on AZ89A turn left on FR535, mile marker 391, like you were going to AS18.

36. Hotels For runners who prefer to go plush, there are hotels close to many aid stations (see below). Remember the rule that runners may only leave the course FROM AID STATIONS, see the Rules section for info. - Start Line – The Mountain Breeze Hotel is a bit limited but it is only 1.3 miles from the start line.

- AS7 Whiskey Row – The aid station is actually located in the courtyard of the Grand Highland Hotel. Please make the reservation under the Aravaipa Running group block in order to receive the discount. - AS8 Iron King – Hampton Inn & Suites Prescott Valley is located 2.2 miles south of the aid station. - AS11 Jerome Historic State Park – Connor Hotel is located on the course, only 1.5 miles before the aid station. - AS12 Dead Horse Ranch State Park – Dead Horse Ranch State Park has cute cabins and RV spots for rent within a stones throw of the aid station. The Cottonwood Hotel is located 1.5 miles from the aid station and the Lux Verde Hotel is located 2.5 miles from the aid station. - AS14 Sedona (Saint John Vianney) – The Sky Rock Inn (use link for 15% off) is next door to the aid station. - AS19 Fort Tuthill – The Days Inn Flagstaff I40 is 3.4 miles from the aid station. - Finish Line – The Hotel Monte Vista is 150’ feet from the finish line and The Weatherford Hotel is only 250’

37. Awards & Banquet Due to Covid, there will be no awards ceremony or post-race banquet. Awards will be given to runners directly after their finish and will include top 3 females, top 3 males, and DFL (Dead F’ing Last).

38. Weather The desert is known for dramatic daytime to nighttime temperature swings and the midday sun can be intense. Expect some parts of the course to be very hot during the day, others to be very cold at night, and yes, there could be snow.

Two parts of the course specifically could be quite hot during midday; the Sonoran Desert (mile 0-30) and the Verde Valley (130-140), each seeing average daytime highs in the mid-80s°F. Not coincidentally, these two sections are the lowest elevation points on the course and don’t have much shade.

Conversely, the highest elevation points on the course will probably be quite cold at night. The Bradshaw Mountains (mile 30-75), Mingus Mountain (mile 114), the Coconino Plateau (mile 195-245), and Mount Elden (mile 248) see average nighttime lows between 40-25°F.

SEE REQUIRED GEAR SECTION

39. Buckles and Goodies Every runner that finishes the course within the cutoff will receive a Cocodona belt buckle. We are so stoked for you to see these buckles. They are made right here in Arizona from copper pulled from the mountains the course traverses. Couldn’t think of a better fit for this race.

In addition to the finisher buckle, each runner will receive a backpack, two bibs, bib belt, runner shirt, sticker, and some sponsor goodies. The stuff is nice but the real reason you run is for the aid station food, right?

40. Photography We are stoked that you and the course will be captured by our friends Howie and Scott at SRP. They are experienced adventure photographers who will get a before and after race shot of you as well as lots of candid and action shots from the course. Photos will be available for purchase about a week after the race.

41. Live Stream The inaugural Cocodona 250 will feature live-streamed race coverage on Aravaipa Running's YouTube and Facebook channels. The coverage will feature in-studio and on-course commentary, drone aerials, and on- course filming. Similar to Aravaipa's Black Canyon 100K livestream, this coverage presents an excellent opportunity to grow the sport and provide an outlet for friends and family to watch you race from afar. Please take note that there will be videographers on the ground and drones in the air to capture this footage at key points throughout the race. Note that this is NOT the same thing as live runner tracking (reference Section 29).

42. Merchandise Every runner will receive a Cocodona backpack, two bibs, bib belt, runner shirt, and sticker. Finishers will receive an awesome belt buckle. For those who wish to purchase more Aravaipa and/or Cocodona specific merchandise, we will have that option available to you in two ways; 1-Pre-Race purchase to be provided to you at race check-in and 2-Post race purchase shipped directly to you. We will NOT have merchandise available for purchase directly at the race due to Covid protocols.

43. Sponsors A big thank you goes out to our inaugural year Cocodona250 sponsors! - Kogalla – Use COCO15 for a 15% discount at checkout and feel free to use their nifty PACE/LIGHT CHART. - GU Energy – GU is providing THESE AWESOME PRODUCTS to help you get to the finish line. - Goodr – After you buy 2 pairs of sunglasses, get any 3rd pair for 50% by using code COCOLOCO. - Gnarly Nutrition - Squirrels Nut Butter

44. Aid Station Driving Directions Keeping your runner in the race, prepping food, refilling hydration packs, dealing with logistics, and navigating from aid to aid is a big job. This section should have the info you need to navigate to aid stations.

Station Aid Station Miles Address Coord. Directions Rock Springs 35900 S. Warner Rd, 34.0511, Use address for navigation. Fill up gas before Start Café 0 Rock Springs -112.1497 leaving Rock Springs. Crown King 7219 Main St, Crown 34.2060, Use address for navigation. Access via Crown King AS3 Saloon 37.2 King -112.3390 Rd from I-17. DO NOT use Senator Highway FR52 Use address for navigation. Drive back down Camp 5101 S Senator Hwy, 34.4763, Crown King Rd towards I-17 and on to Prescott. AS6 Wamatochick 71.4 Prescott -112.4486 DO NOT use Senator Highway FR52. Low cell signal 154 Whiskey Row, 34.5405, AS7 Whiskey Row 80.7 Prescott -112.4705 Use address for navigation 6931 E Sante Fe Loop 34.6152, AS8 Iron King 94.3 Rd, Prescott Valley -112.3455 Use address for navigation 34.6549, Drive north on Hwy89A. Turn right at mile marker AS9 Fain Ranch 104.4 Old Fain Rd -112.2265 330. No parking along Hwy89A or within state hwy ROW Drive north on Hwy89A. Turn right at the summit, Mingus Mtn 8500 W. Forest Service 34.6994, Mingus Recreation Area (FR104). Low cell service AS10 Camp 112.9 Rd 104, Prescott Valley -112.1242 here. Check runner location while u have service. Jerome State 34.7537, AS11 Park 126 100 Douglas Rd, Jerome -112.1111 Use address for navigation Dead Horse 675 Dead Horse Ranch 34.7517, Use address for navigation. Mention Cocodona to AS12 State Park 134.9 Rd, Cottonwood -112.0174 skip park fee. DRIVE SLOW 15MPH. Deer Pass FR89B just west of 34.8136, North on Hwy89A. Right at Deer Pass Rd (FR89B) AS13 Trailhead 145 Hwy89A -111.9006 near mm 364. No parking along Hwy89A or w/in state hwy ROW Sedona - St 180 Saint John Vianney 34.8648, Use address for navigation. No parking along Hwy89A AS14 John Vianney 160.8 Ln, Sedona -111.7801 or within state hwy ROW Drive 8.4 miles south of Sedona on Hwy89A turn right (north) on FR525 near mile marker 364. Drive 2.8 miles turn left on Sycamore Pass Rd (FR525C). Sycamore Pass Rd 34.9105, Continue 5.9 miles to aid station. Low cell service AS16 Black Tank 181.5 FR525C -111.9722 here. Check runner location while U have service. From Sedona continue north on 89A up Oak Creek Canyon for 16 miles and turn left on FR535 at mile marker 391, stay right on FR535 when FR535A Intersection of FR6330 35.0857, splits, then left to FR536, and right on FR231. In AS18 Cinder Pit 204.5 and FR9019B -111.8189 1.6 miles turn right into the aid station. DO NOT drive to Fort Tuthill along FR231. Turn left out of Cinder Pit Aid Station and go back to Hwy89A the way you came. Hwy89A takes you 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop 35.1435, directly to Fort Tuthill. Follow signs in Tuthill to AS19 Fort Tuthill 219 Rd, Flagstaff -111.6931 Adventure Extreme to get to the Aid Station. Take I-40 East from Flagstaff. Take exit 204 for Walnut Canyon and turn right. In 2.5 miles turn Walnut FR303 at Walnut 35.1803, right on Old Walnut Canyon Rd (FR303). In 1.7 AS20 Canyon 234.6 Canyon / AZT Trailhead -111.5323 miles arrive at the aid station. Heritage 6 E. Aspen Ave, 35.1986, Finish Square 255.8 Flagstaff -111.6480 Use address for navigation

45. Aid Station Vehicle Access & Crew Parking All Crew/Pacer accessible aid stations can be reached in a standard passenger vehicle but some roads are a bit rough and some of the aid stations have limited parking. See below for notes to help you navigate. - AS3 – Crown King Saloon – Long washboard road with tight spots and exposure at switchbacks. Accessible in any vehicle but a huge RV might be tough. Drive SLOW and take care. - AS6 – Camp Wamatochick – Last ½ mile into camp in a narrow road with two-way crew traffic and one- way runner traffic. Drive SLOW and take care. Parking is limited at camp. Huge RVs are NOT recommended. - AS7 – Whiskey Row – Parking during lunch and dinner hours in Prescott can be challenging. RVs consider parking at the middle school track at 315 W. Goodwin St (0.3 mile from the aid station). - AS13 – Deer Pass – Parking at this location is a bit limited. Please wait until your runner is close before arriving and pack up and get going once your runner is out. No parking on SR89A or w/in state hwy ROW. - AS16 – Black Tank – Long washboard road with some rough spots. Accessible in any vehicle but you may need to be careful in a couple of places and a huge RV might be tough in a couple of spots as you get close to the aid station. Runners are on the same road that accesses the aid station for the last 3 miles. Drive SLOW and take care. - AS18 – Cinder Pit – Long washboard road. Accessible in any vehicle. Runners are on the same road that accesses the aid station for the last 1.5 miles. Drive SLOW and take care. Please arrive to and leave this aid station drive via FR535/536 from Oak Creek Canyon (Hwy89A). DO NOT arrive to and leave this aid station from FR231 passing Rogers Lake. Runners are along this road, so let’s keep the dust down for them. And…it ends up taking about the same amount of time anyways. - AS20 – Walnut Canyon – The dirt road gets a little rough in one spot just before the aid station. Accessible in any vehicle if you are careful and pick your line but a huge RV might be pretty tough. Parking at this location is very limited. Please wait until your runner is close before arriving and pack up and get going once your runner is out. - Finish Line (Heritage Square) – Parking during lunch and dinner hours in downtown Flagstaff can be challenging. Check out this map for a visual of all the parking around the finish line (Heritage Square). Parking is available and free to runners/crew/pacers at the Flagstaff Aquaplex at 1702. N 4th Street.

46. Pacer Parking Most of the aid station parking areas are not big enough to accommodate crews AND pacer vehicles. We ask pacers not to park at aid stations. Here is some info to help you figure out a good place to park: - AS6 Camp Wamatochick – Groom Creek Trailhead - AS7 Whiskey Row – Parking Garage at 135 S Granite St, Prescott - AS8 Iron King – Dirt parking area along the north side of Iron King Trail Road - AS9 Fain Ranch – Pacer parking ok BUT must have vehicle out by cutoff. No parking on SR89A or w/in state hwy ROW. - AS10 Mingus Mtn Camp – Mingus Rec Area Large dirt parking at intersection of Hwy89A and FR104 - AS11 Jerome Historic State Park – Pacer parking acceptable - AS12 Dead Horse Ranch State Park – Pacer parking acceptable

- AS13 Deer Pass Trailhead – Large parking lot on Loy Butte Rd (FR525) just west of Hwy89A. No parking on SR89A or w/in state hwy ROW. - AS14 Sedona (St. John Vianney) – Whole Foods at 1420 W. State Route 89A, Sedona. No parking on SR89A or w/in state hwy ROW. - AS16 Black Tank – Lots of spots along Loy Butte Rd (FR525) or Sycamore Pass Rd (FR525C) - AS18 Cinder Pit – Pacer parking acceptable - AS19 Fort Tuthill – Pacer parking acceptable - AS20 Walnut Canyon – Spots along Old Walnut Canyon Road (FR303) - Finish Line (Heritage Square) – Check out this map. Parking is available and free to runners/crew/pacers at the Flagstaff Aquaplex at 1702. N 4th Street.

47. Aid Station Table

No parking on SR89A

For an explanation of what Drop Bags (A) and (B) mean, please reference the Drop Bag Section.

Thank you so much for running the inaugural Cocodona250 with us! Be good, be kind, be safe. Happy running!