The ski area course went up right from the start, all the way to 11,500 feet above sea level, and then back down. Dozens of runners explored Moab, Utah, and Monument Valley, Arizona, together on their road trip to Flagstaff. For most of the international runners, it looks like they had a great week in between the two races. Flagstaff Sky Peaks 26k – Flagstaff, ArizonaĪfter last weekend’s Pikes Peak Ascent, this one was the second Golden Trail World Series race in as many weeks. The Flagstaff Sky Peaks race, USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championships, and M ammoth Trail Fest all passed too, and so Monday morning, we’re doing what we do, talking ’bout it. That’s what Green Day tells me, and I used to love that song. There are a few days left in September, but I guess summer has come and passed.