Nestled at 7,000 feet in northern Arizona, our mountain town has earned a reputation as one of the best places in the world to run. I, and many others, would argue that what makes Flagstaff so special isn’t just the thin air, but the combination of environment, community and opportunity that it offers runners of every level.

The high elevation is undeniably one of Flagstaff’s biggest draws. Training at altitude forces a person to have certain physiological adaptations, including building greater aerobic capacity. Many of the world’s top distance runners spend weeks or months here to reap the benefits of altitude training. Copy article link

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