Register

Registration for the 2025 Cocodona 250, Sedona Canyons 125 and Elden Crest 38 are now open.

Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications for runners to participant in any of the Cocodona race distances. However, we strongly recommend that every runner have a baseline level of experience with ultra running and/or thru-hiking for the 250 and the 125 milers. Entrants must have adequate mountain/ultra/trail experience to be prepared for the course. Participants must be 18 or older. Aravaipa Running reserves the right to refuse entry.

Entry Fee

Waitlist

Once race capacity has been reached we will maintain a waitlist.

Cocodona Charity Bib Program

CHARITY BIBS SOLD OUT FOR 2025. Aravaipa has partnered with Wander Project to offer a charity bib program for Cocodona (all race distance options). Runners in this program commit to raising a minimum amount for charity ($5000 Cocodona, $3000 Sedona Canyons, or $1250 Elden Crest). A portion of these funds go to cover race costs and charity bib administration and the rest goes to the non-profit(s). Runners have the ability to select their own charity as well as benefiting the official non-profit partner of the race, Wilderness Volunteers. If you are interested in participating in this program, please DO NOT register on UltraSignup. Instead, register on RunSignup. More information on the program can be found on RunSignup.

Cocodona250 Scholarship Program

Competing in the Cocodona250 is a life changing event. If you are not able to afford the Cocodona250 registration, will be ready to take on the physical challenge, and need something to do the first week of May, please email RD Steve at steve[@]aravaiparunning[dot]com with info about yourself, your running history, and why you feel you should be selected for the scholarship by 10/18/2024. If everyone could experience it, we feel the world would be a better place. But the barriers are high. Commitment, training time, logistics, crew, pacers, travel, and the determination needed to complete the race make this a big pill to swallow. Not to mention the large registration fee (it isn’t cheap to organize, we might add). Aravaipa extends the opportunity to one runner who might not otherwise be able to afford the race entry for Cocodona250. Selection will be made and announced on 10/29/24. If you would like to donate to our scholarship entry pool, you can do so HERE.

Transgender & Non-Binary Policy

At Aravaipa Running, we want to create and ensure a space for every athlete, fostering inclusivity within our sport. It is important to us that all runners and participants are accepted and welcome at our events. In that respect, we have established the following Transgender & Non-Binary Policy.

Transgender Athletes – We will accept each entrant’s declared gender at face value. No additional supporting evidence is required.

Challenges of Results Involving Transgender Athletes – Aravaipa Running will not tolerate hateful or discriminatory behavior by any of our runners, or those associated with the race, regardless of the cause. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to fostering a culture of respect and understanding among all participants. We expect all parties to behave in a manner that is honest, compassionate, and respectful. Discriminatory behavior or challenges based on gender identity will not be tolerated or entertained.

Non-Binary Athletes – Non-binary and gender non-conforming athletes are encouraged to register as their self-identified gender. UltraSignup now offers a non-binary option for runners upon registration. We pass this option on to our runners when they register. If you have an existing account, you may need to edit your account to indicate your gender as non-binary.

Non-Binary Awards – Awards will be provided to the top-three Non-Binary athletes, alongside the Men’s top-three, Women’s top-three, and DFL awards.

Policy Review and Feedback – We are committed to ensuring this policy remains up-to-date and equitable. Your feedback is important to us. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to email RD Steve at steve[@]aravaiparunning[dot]com.

Withdrawal Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable. A 75% UltraSignup credit of entry fees paid will be available until 60 days prior to event or 50% between 30-60 days. No race credits will be issued within 29 days of the event. Credits will be good for one year from date of issuance and can only be used once. If you withdraw from an event for which credits were used, you will not be reissued those credits. This reissuance policy also includes credits earned and used by volunteering. No cash refunds or transfers to another participant or event will be issued under any circumstance. No rollovers or transfers to next year. Withdrawals can be made directly in UltraSignup and the credits will be automatically credited to your account. Selling or transferring race entries is not permitted.

Whether planned or unplanned, an expected or unexpected start or end to a pregnancy, healing and recovery time are required for a woman’s overall health. Aravaipa is committed to being fair across the board…to everyone. Individuals who need a deferral due to these circumstances are eligible to receive 100% UltraSignup race credit, good for two years from date of issuance.

For merchandise or other add-ons (but not including the standard shirt or equivalent goodie), we will provide a 100% future race credit for the cost of the merchandise or other add-on in UltraSignup up until we order the items. These credits can only be used on race entry fees.  After we place the order, we cannot provide any refunds or credits. Race shirts may only be picked up in person at packet pickup, we cannot mail out shirts to participants that do not attend the event.

We understand that issues arise at the last minute that can prevent a runner from arriving at the start line. We incur most costs early in the planning process, and this policy represents our ability to reasonably provide something to runners who cannot attend, while keeping our entry fees low and race quality high.