Location

Fort Tuthill County Park
2446 Fort Tuthill Loop 
Flagstaff, AZ 86005

Our start/finish line is located by the bike park parking lot.

Start Times
7:00 AM - 6 Hour Start
7:30 AM - AMTB Start
8:00 AM- 27 Mile Start
8:30 AM- 13.5 Mile Start

Sun & Moon Phase
5:24 AM - Begin Civil Twilight
5:51 AM - Sunrise
7:07 PM - Sunset
7:33 PM - End Civil Twilight

Entry Fees*

Registration Options
Online via Bike Reg 
Mail-in Entry (must be received by 6/5/24

Entrant Limit
300 Riders Total

Friday Bib Pickup

Friday, June 20 6:00-8:300PM

Fort Tuthill County Park- Bike Park

2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86005

Race Day Bib Pickup
Sunday, June 22 6:00am-8:30am

Fort Tuthill County Park- Bike Park

2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86005

Online registration closes on 6/16/25 at 11:59 PM. If spots are available, registration will be available at packet pickup and on site race day.

In order to guarantee race day swag, you must register prior to 6/12/24.

Course Summary

The Big Woody course will start in Fort Tuthill and rip around Highland Trail before climbing onto Forest Service roads and connecting to Rogers Trail before heading back down into the park to finish on Soldiers trail. This is an intermediate course with a few technical spots to navigate. All categories will loop the same course for their given amount of time or distance.

The loop is comprised of the Highland Trail, Soldier Trail, Flagstaff Loop Trail, Rogers Lake Connector as well as multiple forest roads.

Riders will experience a variety of conditions and challenges while looping through Coconino National Forest. We hope you'll join us for a fun and challenging ride in the pines!

Big Woody Rides Course Map

Elevation Profile
1066 feet of climb & descent per loop.

Finisher Award
All participants will receive a finisher medal!

Podium Awards
The top three male and female riders in each solo race will receive a custom podium award.

Relay awards will be given to the top team in each race category.

Awards for each race will take place approximately 15 minutes after the race final cutoff.

Age Group Awards
As our races grow we hope to offer more age group awards, but for now we only offer podium awards.

Feed Tent
We are proud to offer a fully stocked drink and feed tent directly on course at our start/finish race village that is easily accessible each lap of the course. We'll be ready to serve you water, ice, electrolyte drinks, soda, iced coffee, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Event Partners
We will feature activation areas for event partners and sponsors on site. Our partners will be an integral part of our race village at the start/finish line for the duration of the evening. If you are interested in becoming a partner for an event, please contact us.

Medical

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters and on course to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.

NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately.

MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and spin out prior to your ride. Restroom facilities are located at the start/finish area.

Sunday
5:18 AM- Sunrise
5:00 AM – Bib pickup / race day registration begin
7:00 AM - 6 Hour Start
7:30 AM - aMTB Start
8:00 AM- 27 Mile Start
8:30 AM- 13.5 Mile Start
12:00 PM- Cutoff to leave on last 6 hour loop
1:00 PM- 6 hour cutoff
7:38 PM- Sunset
7:33 PM- End Civil Twilight

Location
Fort Tuthill County Park
2446 Fort Tuthill Loop
Flagstaff, AZ 86005

Parking
Parking will be available in the bike park and adjacent lots.

Weather
Expect a cool, brisk morning followed by warmer daytime temperatures. Storms may be present so you will need to be aware.

Timing
All races will be professionally chip timed with a disposable timing chip attached to you bike bib. Live results will be available during the event at Aravaipa Live

Course Marking
The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with reflective laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging and RED reflective WRONG WAY signs will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All riders are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

Aid Stations
In addition to a fully stocked drink and feed station at the start/finish line, there will be one fully stocked aid station at the turn onto FS 533. Our main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Cutoffs
In order for your finish to count you must cross the finish line before the overall cutoff. We will have a final loop cutoff where you can head out on your loop no later than a certain time:

Sunday:
12:00 PM- Cutoff to leave on last 6 hour loop
1:00 PM- 6 hour cutoff

Teams
6 hour relay team participants are comprised of two riders on a single team who complete laps one at a time for their team. You decide who rides which laps and how many. Riders may elect to ride more than one loop in a row, but switching between riders may be done only in the transition zone at the start/finish area.

Drop Bags
We will have an area specified for your personal drop bag at the start/finish area that will allow for easy and quick access. Feel free to setup your own coolers, pop-ups and chairs in designated areas.

Camping
Dispersed tent camping is allowed by Fort Tuthill County Park for this event just north of the Start/Finish area, a 2-minute walk. Fort Tuthill Campground is open for camping for a fee. Contact them, 928-286-7060 or email forttuthillcampground@vista-rec.com

Mountain Biking and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations. We do recycle and participate in the Terracycle program where we recycle used nutrition packets and gel wrappers. Please deposit them in the specified container at the feed station.

Trail Etiquette
Remember to always remain on designed trails, no short cutting.
Headphones are not permitted.
E-Bike are not permitted.

This course includes some legit single track. If you are fast and attempting to pass, please alert the rider in front of you before flying past them. Likewise, if you hear a rider approaching you from behind, attempt to find a spot to allow the pass.

As a general rule, when passing a rider, announce, “on your left.” Remain in control and respect the other participants.
Everyone is after the same goal here so let’s be respectful of each other’s races and have fun.

Pets
For the safety of all runners, no pets are allowed on-course. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.

Volunteers
If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station, and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. You can see our current opportunities and signup here: Big Woody Rides Volunteer Form.

Results
2021 | 12 Hour Trio | 12 Hour Duo | 12 Hour Solo | 6 Hour Duo | 6 Hour Solo | 27 Mile | 13.5 Mile

2023 | 6 Hour Solo | 6 Hour Duo | 13.5 Miler | 27 Miler

2024 | Aravaipa Live Results

Event Photos
2021 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery