Cocodona 250
250 miles across Arizona, Prescott to Flagstaff — 40,000ft of climbing and a 125-hour cutoff. What to consider for multiday fueling, sleep, and crew logistics.
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Race conditions
Distance: 250 miles point-to-point, Prescott → Flagstaff, AZ.
Elevation: ~40,000 ft climbing.
Cutoff: 125 hours (~5+ days).
Format: multiday, self-supported-style sections, varied terrain and climate zones from high desert to ponderosa forest.
Known requirements (official)
- • Large hydration capacity + crew resupply plan
- • Night lighting + backups for multiple nights
- • Layering across climate zones (desert to high forest)
- • A planned sleep/rest strategy
- • An extensive crew logistics plan
Always confirm against the current official race manual, rules change year to year.
What to consider: what’s worked for others
You're eating for days, not hours
At 250 miles, the nutrition problem dwarfs the pace problem. Plan real food, crew resupply, and a calorie floor you won't dip below. GI management over five days is the make-or-break.
Decide your sleep strategy before race day
125 hours forces a sleep decision. Most finishers take short, planned rests at crew points rather than pushing to hallucination. Decide your threshold beforehand.
Logistics is the event
Point-to-point across multiple climate zones means crew access planning is as hard as the running. Map crew-accessible aid stations and pacer handoffs in advance.
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