Flagstaff, Arizona · Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Elden Ridge Run is a half marathon and running event held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It is located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
🏁 Bend Beast Hybrid Fitness Race
The Bend Beast Hybrid Fitness Race is a destination-style hybrid event combining approximately 10K of trail running with functional fitness challenges in one of the most iconic landscapes in the Southwest — Horseshoe Bend.
Athletes will move through scenic desert trails while tackling strength and endurance stations along the course. This race is designed to test grit, stamina, and mental toughness — not just speed.
🔥 What to Expect
• ~10K of trail running through stunning desert scenery
• 8 functional fitness stations
– Sandbag Lunges
– Farmer Carry
– Sled Push
– Row Erg
– Sled Pull
– Ski Erg
– Burpees
– Wall Balls (Finish Line)
• A challenging but approachable course
• A high-energy race atmosphere
• A destination race worth traveling for
• 🏆 Prizes awarded to the top 3 finishers in each division
👥 Team Format
• Athletes compete in teams of two
• Teams must register under the same team name
• Teammates will run the course together
• At each station, teams may:
– Choose who completes each movement
– Split work requirements between partners
🏋️ Who This Race Is For
• Functional fitness and CrossFit-style athletes
• Trail runners looking for a new challenge
• OCR and hybrid race competitors
• Anyone ready to test themselves
No experience required — just grit.
🏆 Divisions
• Elite – Competitive athletes looking to race at the highest level
• Open – For athletes seeking a challenging but accessible race experience
• Team – Teams of two completing the course together
• Age Group – Individual divisions based on age brackets
(Division standards, weights, and age brackets will be released by June 30th.)
📍 Location
Horseshoe Bend Area
Page, Arizona
🎟️ Registration
• Limited field size
• Special pricing for the first 50 athletes end 2/13
• Registration link in the event page
📅 Event Info
📆 Date: 09/19/2026
🕘 Start Time: 7:00 AM
⚠️ Important Notes
• Outdoor endurance event
• Athletes must be able to run and complete functional movements
• Final course and station details will be sent to registered athletes
The Coconino Community College Foundation, in collaboration with Sundog Running, are proud to organize the Flagstaff Marathon, “The Coolest Marathon in Arizona." Presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies, this event benefits CCC Athletics, specifically the men’s and women’s cross country program.
Held at the Arizona Nordic Village, the Flagstaff Marathon, Half, 10k, and Kid's Kilo races are off-road courses in the Coconino National Forest—set in the ponderosa pine and aspen forest at 8,000+ feet elevation on single and double track trail. Participants can register for the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, or Kids Kilo events.
NOTE: This event always fills! Be sure to register early to save your spot.
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Event details and schedule
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