Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Experience the trails of Catalina State Park with a choice of 13.1 mile or 5.3 mile distances. Enjoy a desert course featuring stair climbs followed by a Mexican breakfast and professional race photos in Tucson.

Experience the first 37 miles of the Cocodona 250 course during this supported training run. Participants benefit from aid stations, shuttles, and drop bag transport through a remote section of the Arizona desert.

Experience a fun and messy outdoor adventure featuring a several mile course with 12 mud-filled obstacles. This non-competitive event at Old Tucson is perfect for groups and includes a lively post-race party.

Trail races in Page, Arizona across sand and slot canyons include a 10 mile loop with 850 feet of climb and a 5K lollipop loop. The 10 mile course is cupless and features multiple water stations and one aid station.

An evening road run at Sabino Canyon on April 11, 2026 offering a 7.4 mile out and back and a 2 mile fun run. The 7.4 mile includes aid stations, a sub 19 minute per mile pace cutoff, event shirts, and finish-line food.

A two day trail and mountain bike weekend at Tortolita Preserve near Marana, AZ, with a half marathon, a 7.7 mile run, and 10 and 20 mile MTB races. Aid stations appear every three miles and all entrants receive a custom bib and finisher me..

Experience a journey from the Sonoran Desert to the pine-drenched summit of Mount Lemmon. This trail festival near Tucson features steep climbs and smooth singletrack with 50K, 100K, and multi-day challenge options.

Experience the Sonoran Desert at Lake Pleasant Regional Park with distances ranging from 2 miles to 40 km. Run across the iconic Waddell Dam and enjoy scenic single track trails featuring lake views and local wildlife.

A trail event near LeChee Rock, AZ featuring a half marathon over sandy Navajo Nation terrain and an 8 mile course. Routes include slot canyons, washes, multiple aid stations, and notable elevation gain.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K across the valley between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains, following the Arizona Trail. Bus transport to starts, stocked aid stations and finish-line food, with proceeds supporting the Arizona Trail..

Trail runs around Prescott on the Prescott Circle Trail with distances from 10K to 91K. All races finish at Watson Lake with views of the Granite Dells and limited camping and volunteer opportunities are available.

Experience the striking red rocks and single track trails of Sedona at the VUE. Choose from five distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50 mile ultra in the heart of the Coconino National Forest.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Mogollon Rim in Arizona with 50 mile and 50K ultra marathons featuring extensive singletrack and significant elevation gain along the historic Highline Trail.

Experience an obstacle course race across the sand and slickrock of Page, Arizona. Conquer over 20 obstacles while running through the desert landscape right next to the iconic Horseshoe Bend.

Night trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek, Arizona. Multiple distances run on a 9 kilometer loop, including a 54K option that covers six laps.

Hells Dells is a trail race in Prescott, AZ on April 25, 2026 featuring about 30.6 miles and 3300 ft of elevation change, a continuous loop with an added lollipop, two fully stocked aid stations and a post race area.

This annual trail event at Hualapai Mountain Park offers a 5K and 10K on a multi-surface course with scenic views. All proceeds support park restoration from a 2021 wildfire. Participants receive a race bib, t-shirt, and swag bag.

Experience the desert after dark with this six race night trail series in Maricopa County. Choose from various distances ranging from 5 km to 75 km for a unique seasonal running challenge under the stars.

Experience a grassroots trail race along the Mogollon Rim at 6,000 feet elevation. Choose between 6K, 10 mile, and 50K distances on trails maintained within the scenic Tonto National Forest.

A multi-distance trail race week in May 2026 linking Black Canyon City and Flagstaff across desert, mountains and red rock canyons. Routes use well known Arizona trails and include staffed aid stations; a GPS device is mandatory.