Previously Gaspin' in the Aspens, Bear Jaw Events has resurrected this fun race by popular demand and renamed it Groovin' in the Aspens! Also taking place in the majestic Arizona Nordic Village, this is a 5K/10K/18K trail run through the aspens and pines of some of Flagstaff's best trail systems!

Course Descriptions

Our 5k event is on jeep roads that surround the expo area of the event. A relatively flat course throughout the aspens and very friendly. To view map Click Here

10k event uses a combination of single track and jeep road with 489 feet of elevation gain. To view map Click Here

18k is also a combination of single track and Jeep roads with 1100 feet of elevation gain. To view map Click Here

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be on Friday August 23rd noon to 4 PM at Kickstand Kafe. 719 N. Humphreys. Flagstaff AZ 86001

What You Get!

Custom Event Finisher's Medal

Custom Event T-Shirt.

Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups. Our age groups are the following:

8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Snack" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 8am at Arizona Nordic Village

We accept cash, check, and credit cards on race day

Cost of registration on race day will be:

18K - $80, 10K - $65, 5K - $50

We do welcome wheelchairs, strollers & wagons but keep in mind that this is a trail run and there will be some areas of the course that will be difficult to maneuver.

No roller blades, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

Event schedule

August 25th. At 8:00 am Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens

August 25th. 9:00 AM - 18K Race Begins

August 25th 9:10 AM - 10K Race Begins

August 25th. 9:20 AM - 5K Begins

August 25th. 10:20 AM - Awards Begin (approximate)