Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk

On August 8th, join Flagstaff's oldest race, and the 2nd oldest half marathon in Arizona sponsored by Kinney Construction Services ! This year we are hosting our 49th annual race on our challenging and breathtakingly beautiful course. All half marathon participants will get a commemorative finisher's medal similar to last year's popular design. Both 5k or half participants will receive a $34 Sweatvac Hi-Tech colorful long-sleeved shirt, free digital race photos, and admission to the FREE August 7th Fratelli's pre-race pizza party located in their Party Room directly behind their 4th Street restaurant (2120 N Fourth Street). Kid's Dash participants will get a medal. See photos and the last year's race! The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Half Marathon and 5K are walker-friendly events! Those who would like to take their time on our beautiful but challenging half-marathon course, there is a 6 AM start. While you will receive a chip time and finisher's medal, you will not be eligible for age division awards. For many reasons, we do not allow dogs on the course during the race. Our beautiful course starts at Thorpe Park and climbs the steep urban trail onto Observatory Mesa (where astronomers discovered Pluto) and follows dirt roads on with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks. Elevations range between 6957 ft at the start, to 7731 ft near the 7.5 mile mark! Most of the climbing is done over the first 1.25 miles, so pace yourself. If you are from lower elevations, heed the race director's advice and power walk!!!! You will easily make up the time over the rest of the course! The 5K is also on Observatory Mesa. ALL proceeds benefit BBBSF Mentoring Programs that create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The race is also part of the 22nd annual Flagstaff Running Series value package of five of Flagstaff's most iconic foot races. You can save big on the Series package o

Awards & Prizes

5K and Half Marathon Long-Sleeved Sweatvac Shirts and Half Marathon Medals

Week of Race (Packet Pick-Up, Race Day Times, Awards)

Thursday, August 6th: 2:30 to 5:30 PM, Run Flagstaff early packet pickup, 204 East Route 66. Note the Friday change of location for the Fratelli Pizza packet pick-up below!!!! Friday, August 7th: 5:30-7:30 PM, Packet pick-up at Fratelli Pizza Party Room, 2120 N Fourth St, located directly behind their 4th Street restaurant . Free Fratelli Pizza dinner for all participants. There is a suggested $15 donation for each non-running family member or friend who attends the dinner. Saturday, August 8th,

Participant Giveaway

13.1 Miles: Sweatvac Unisex Race Shirt

5K: Sweatvac Unisex Race Shirt

1K: Medal