Due to the rapid growth in the race’s popularity, starting with the 2027 Cocodona 250 presented by Altra, we will be transitioning to a lottery system. The Cocodona 250 is a truly monumental undertaking of human endurance.  Traversing a curated route, navigating some of the finest landscapes of central Arizona, linking historic towns and trails off the beaten path. The...

We’ve got some exciting news to share today as we announce a partnership with Healdsburg Running Company and Tropical John Medinger to introduce the Sonoma Fall Classic.  This event will feature a mixture of legacy and new events held around the infamously beautiful Lake Sonoma in Northern California. This is wine country in the midst of Fall harvest (October 17-18, 20...

Welcome To Episode 2! Welcome back to Inside Aravaipa – we are really on a roll here & Episode 2 was another jam-packed week of updates, stories and behind-the-scenes insights. If you missed the livestream (Noon on Tuesdays) or just want a written version, here’s your chance to catch up. We covered everything from my personal training kicking off with a 3+ week run stre...

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Sept. 5, 2025 – Aravaipa Running is honored to continue the legacy of Great Lakes Endurance, ensuring that its beloved Midwest trail races carry forward for years to come. Aravaipa will take stewardship of five hallmark events: Rock River Canyon, Two Hearted Trail Run, Waugoshance, Grand Island, and Tahqua Trail Run. Great Lakes Endurance has been a cornerstone ...

Show History – Aravaipa Trail Talk Back in 2016 we launched a show on the Aravaipa Running YouTube Channel called “Aravaipa Trail Talk” on March 17, 2016 which started out as a catch all show of runner stories, community features, tips & tricks and eventually a live entertainment / news show each week with our staff touching base with our community and featuring the going on...