Flagstaff, Arizona · Sunday, May 24, 2026
The Flagstaff Doggie Dash & BuffaLoops Ultra is a 5k, ultra, and virtual event held on Sunday, May 24, 2026. It is located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Footprints for Hopi is an annual fundraiser run that benefits the residents of the Hopi reservation through our distribution program which includes food, hygiene, clothing, and other goods. This annual event aims to unite runners throughout the world once a year while supporting our beloved Hopi people. We are excited to bring this fundraiser run to the wonderful pines of Flagstaff, AZ for a Sixth year! By joining us in July, you will make a footprint for Hopi amongst the San Francisco Peaks or "Nuvatukwi'ovi", a site of importance and sacredness to our Hopi people.
About the T-shirt Design: Design coming soon!
Virtual Runner instructions:
If you'd like to submit your virtual race time for either the 10K or 2-mile fun run, you can do so between July 10th and July 20th. Do your Footprints for Hopi 10K or 2-mile Fun Run anywhere, and post your time at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/128082#resultSetId-565266;perpage:100 You just need to find the "Submit Your Results" button at the top of the page, and then search your name in the list of entrants and submit results!
You can also share your virtual photos! Once you have submitted your time, find your name in the results and click on it. You will see the option to share photos in the upper right. Click on that and upload your photos from wherever you ran!
In-Person Awards & Incentives:
Hopi Relief would like to thank Hopi artists for their beautiful work and designs used for our incentives. All incentives for the Footprints for Hopi event are purchased from Hopi owned businesses on the Hopi reservation whenever possible Supporting the local Hopi reservation economy is extremely important to Hopi Relief.
Top finishers in each individual age category for both male and female will be awarded. All awards are featured as Hopi traditional art, and made by local artisans throughout the Hopi reservation.
Awards Ceremony will begin at 10:00 am MST at the finish line area.
About the Impact: Hopi Relief is a 501c3 Non-profit organization. We host Footprints for Hopi to:
Raise funds to serve the Hopi people residing on the Hopi reservation.
Motivate and engage all genres and levels of runners while sharing the Hopi cultural significance of running.
Establish and promote new partnerships that align with Hopi Reliefs' mission and values.
HOPI RELIEF IS PROUD TO SHARE:
Our race is also part of the Flagstaff Running Series value package of 5 races. You can register before June 14 to race the series in 2026 at: https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/FlagstaffRunSeries
Run & walk the beautiful trails of Flagstaff during the 48th Machine Solutions Run & Walk for Kids.
This year also marks 22 years of being a part of the Flagstaff Running Series. The series package is a great value and it is one-stop shopping for all five races.
You have the choice to run in person at the Fort Tuthill course or create your own 10k, 5k, or 2k course via our virtual race option.
Virtual race participants can log their results between July 18 and August 1.
Registration for the in-person or virtual race must be completed before August 1.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor Machine Solutions, Inc.
All proceeds raised at the Machine Solutions Run & Walk for Kids benefits Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Children’s Health Center (CHC).
PARTNER RACE: OCTOBER 10th SOULSTICE MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUN 30K/18K/10K
On August 8th, join Flagstaff's oldest race, and the 2nd oldest half marathon in Arizona sponsored by Kinney Construction Services! This year we are hosting our 49th annual race on our challenging and breathtakingly beautiful course. All half marathon participants will get a commemorative finisher's medal similar to last year's popular design. Both 5k or half participants will receive a $34 Sweatvac Hi-Tech colorful long-sleeved shirt, free digital race photos, and admission to the FREE August 7th Fratelli's pre-race pizza party located in their Party Room directly behind their 4th Street restaurant (2120 N Fourth Street). Kid's Dash participants will get a medal. See photos and the last year's race!
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K are walker-friendly events! Those who would like to take their time on our beautiful but challenging half-marathon course, there is a 6 AM start. While you will receive a chip time and finisher's medal, you will not be eligible for age division awards.
Our beautiful course starts at Thorpe Park and climbs the steep urban trail onto Observatory Mesa (where astronomers discovered Pluto) and follows dirt roads on with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks. Elevations range between 6957 ft at the start, to 7731 ft near the 7.5 mile mark! Most of the climbing is done over the first 1.25 miles, so pace yourself. If you are from lower elevations, heed the race director's advice and power walk!!!! You will easily make up the time over the rest of the course! The 5K is also on Observatory Mesa. ALL proceeds benefit BBBSF Mentoring Programs that create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
The race is also part of the 22nd annual soon to be announced Flagstaff Running Series value package of five of Flagstaff's most iconic foot races. You can save big on the Series package of races by registering for one-stop shopping at https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Flagstaff/FlagstaffRunSeries
🏁 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