Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

The Cocodona 250 is a challenging ultramarathon spanning 250 miles across Arizona, starting at Deep Canyon Ranch in Black Canyon City and ending in Flagstaff. The race links iconic trails and historic towns, including Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Sedona, and Flagstaff, showcasing diverse landscapes..

The Pine Trail Run is an annual event held in Pine, Arizona, on May 10, 2025, featuring 5K, 10-mile, and 50K races. The courses run along the scenic Mogollon Rim at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, primarily on trails maintained by local organizations. The event aims to raise funds for forest hea..

The Bradshaw Beatdown 50K is a free group ultramarathon held near Prescott, Arizona, starting at White Spar Campground. This 50-kilometer trail run offers a challenging course with minimal water stations, encouraging self-sufficiency among participants. The event fosters a communal atmosphere, empha..

Adrenaline Night Runs is a series of nighttime trail running events held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Participants can choose from various distances, including 6K, 10K, 15K, 25K, and 50K, with courses featuring rolling desert trails, single track, and mountain secti..

The Taco 'Bout Fun Run is an exciting annual event taking place in Flagstaff, Arizona, featuring a variety of races including a 10K, 5K, a 1 Mile Stroll, and a Children's Churro Chase. Set against the scenic backdrop of Buffalo Park, participants can enjoy professionally chip-timed trail races throu..

The Memorial Day Flag Run is a patriotic trail running and rucking event held at the Black Canyon City Trailhead in Arizona. Participants can choose between 5K and 10K distances, either running or hiking, with the option to carry a 35-pound rucksack. The out-and-back courses traverse the scenic Blac..

The Red Rock Rumble is an exciting running event taking place in Sedona, Arizona, on May 24, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic 5-mile race through the stunning trails of Red Rock State Park, starting near Oak Creek and featuring breathtaking views of iconic landmarks like Cathedral Rock. The ev..

The Flagstaff Doggie Dash & BuffaLoops Ultra, taking place on May 25, 2025, at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, AZ, is a unique running event that combines fun for both humans and their canine companions. Participants can choose to run a 5k with their dogs or take part in fixed-time races of 3, 6, or 12 h..

The Deuces Wild Endurance Festival will take place in Show Low on Saturday 31 May 2025.

The Hotfoot Hamster is an endurance running event taking place at the historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a flat, fast, and USATF certified 500-meter gravel track. This event is designed for both seasoned ultra runners and those attemp..

Pi in the Sky is a unique running event taking place in Phoenix, AZ, featuring an 8-mile course that traverses the scenic trails of the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, including a summit of Piestewa Peak. This FAT ASS style event has no entry fee and limited to 50 participants, who will self-time their..

The Hypnosis Night Runs, part of the 2025 Insomniac Series, is a nighttime trail running event held in Tolleson, Arizona, at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Runners can choose from multiple distances: 6K, 15K, 22K, 36K, and 52K, with courses featuring rolling desert trails, single tracks, and mount..

The Blackout Night Runs, hosted by Aravaipa Running, take place at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. This night trail running event offers three distances: 27K, 13K, and 6K, winding through ponderosa pine forests above 7,000 feet elevation. The courses feature a mix of narrow single-tr..

The Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine Trail Runs, held at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, offer a scenic and challenging trail running experience through ponderosa pine forests above 7,000 feet elevation. The event features multiple race distances: 50K, 27K, 13K, and 6K, accommodating both..

The Stunner Night Runs is a nighttime trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It features multiple race distances: 50K, 25K, 12K, and 6K, all taking place on a flat, fast course utilizing trails like Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins. The event offers a..

The Aravaipa Running Vertigo Night Runs is a series of nighttime trail races held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. The event features multiple distances, including 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K, and 52K, offering options for both beginner and experienced runners. Races take place on a c..

The Jackrabbit Jubilee is a unique running event taking place at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. This fixed-time night race offers participants the choice of competing in either a 12-hour or 6-hour format on a USATF certified 500-meter loop course. The flat, crushed gravel path is designed for a..

Groovin' in the Aspens is a trail running event held at the Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff, Arizona. Offering distances of 6K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K, the race courses wind through the scenic pines and aspens of Flagstaff's premier trail systems. The 6K is a relatively flat, easy green loop arou..

The Mogollon Monster is a challenging trail running event held in Pine, Arizona, featuring a 100-mile race and a 42K race. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mogollon Rim, the 100-mile course includes significant elevation changes, with runners climbing approximately 18,000 feet through divers..

The Javelina Jangover Night Runs is a nighttime trail race held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona, on September 20, 2025. It features multiple race distances, including 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K, offering runners a chance to experience desert trails under the stars. The..