Registration for the Soulstice Mountain Trail Run ranges from $10 to $80 depending on the distance you choose. The race takes place on October 10, 2026, at Government Prairie in Kaibab National Forest near Parks, Arizona. You'll have five distance options: 1 kilometer, 1 mile, 6 miles, 11.2 miles, and 30 kilometers. The race starts at 7:00 AM. Whether you're looking for a short trail experience or a longer mountain effort, this event accommodates various fitness levels and training goals across its five-distance format.
From the Race Organizer
7/26/2026 Update: Only 7 Spots left! LEARN ABOUT BEING A BIG HERE! Welcome to registration for the 27th running of the Soulstice Mountain Jackie Weintraub Memorial Trail Run on October 10th, 2026 (or October 11th if the weather is too severe on race day). The Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is organized by volunteers, including the unpaid race director, from Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association (NATRA LLC) . As a result, 100% of the race proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff youth mentoring programs. For the 2026 Soulstice race, we are also featuring participants and volunteers from the Luke5Adventures of Flagstaff Chapter (L5A), a non-profit that provides hiking opportunities for people with mobility challenges across Northern Arizona! Learn more below! Founded at the Soulstice post-race party in 2001, NATRA’s mission is to promote trail running in Northern Arizona to folks of all abilities. We organize group runs of 5 to 8 miles, rotating a mix of over 75 different trails on Saturday mornings. You can join our free lifetime membership here , which includes our twice-monthly newsletter. Soulstice early bird registration opens at 6 PM on New Year's Eve and remains available through January 7th at $70 for any race (you can switch races at any time by going to your RunSignUp profile and transfer to another distance at no charge). After that, the fee will be $80 for the 10K, 18K, or 30K distance. If we exceed our 200-runner Forest Service permit limit by April 30th, we will implement a lottery. All legacy runners registered before April 30th are guaranteed entry. You can view the list of 150 legacy runners here . Otherwise, Soulstice registration will stay open on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach our limit. You can also guarantee your entry before April 15th, and run the race for FREE by donating one of your Arizona Charitable Tax Credits to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff (See details below). For many reasons, safety of all runners first, dogs are not allowed on the race course. Learn more about our 30K course here! October 10th Race Times: 7 AM: 10K/18K Non-Competitive Early Starters and all 30K runners (4 HR, 30 min cutoff) 7:30 AM: Klostermeyer Kids' Camel Dash at Li'l Pup Ranch 8:00 AM: Competitive 10K/18K
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Parks, AZ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Soulstice Mountain Trail Run 2026 — Parks, AZ?
Soulstice Mountain Trail Run 2026 — Parks, AZ takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Parks, Arizona.
Where is Soulstice Mountain Trail Run 2026 — Parks, AZ held?
Soulstice Mountain Trail Run 2026 — Parks, AZ is held at Government Prairie, Kaibab National Forest in Parks, Arizona.
Where can I find hotels near Soulstice Mountain Trail Run 2026 — Parks, AZ?
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