Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Out and back full and half marathons near Kinlichee, Arizona, routed along gravel roads and Navajo sandstone canyons. The event features multiple water stations, medical support at key points, and chip timing for results.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

A 12 mile untimed Vert Challenge on Mt. Ord near Payson, AZ on July 4, 2026. The FAT ASS style out-and-back is limited to 50 runners, has no aid stations, and includes a free Asics t-shirt for those who register by June 10.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park with four looped distances on a flat, marked course. Aid stations, crew/drop bag access, shuttles from campground, and on-site medical support are provided.

Six night trail races across Maricopa County Regional Parks from April to September, with distances from 5 km to 75 km. Series passes provide a 20% discount and a points system that counts the top three race scores for awards.

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K and 6K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with stocked aid stations and on-site medical support. The event is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

A 50K trail race near Prescott, Arizona on August 15, 2026, covering 31.5 miles with about 5,500 feet of climb and three aid stations. The course passes Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Wolverton and uses a 3 MPH cutoff.

A USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail sanctioned uphill race at Arizona Snowbowl, roughly 11 miles of ascent with limited entry for 150 runners on August 15, 2026. The course features high elevation, aid stations, and a summit finish.

A monthly Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with live chip timing, three collectible desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The events raise funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

Fixed-time ultras of six and twelve hours take place on a 500 meter flat gravel loop at historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. The event features an on-course aid station, cupless refills, crew zones, and onsite parking.

Unity 5K Lakeside is a community run and walk on 08/22/2026 in Lakeside, Arizona following the Turkey Track loop to Walnut Creek with a post event lunch at Woodland Lake Park.

A trail event on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona offering a 100 mile and a 42K course featuring high elevation, multiple rim climbs, technical singletrack and staffed aid stations.

Trail running at Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff with 6K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K courses on named loops. Packet pickup is available before the race and aid stations will be no more than seven miles apart.

An evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with three monthly races that support Child Crisis Arizona. Live events are chip timed with age group awards and raffle prizes, plus a virtual option with collectible medals.

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K and 75K on rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations, live tracking, a cupless policy, crew access at the start area, and chip timing.

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Races feature 100 mile and 55K runs, a 100 mile mountain bike race, and relay options on the Arizona Trail north of the San Francisco Peaks in September 2026. A linked double pairs the event with th..

A three day mountain race weekend at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff featuring a steep Agassiz Hill Climb, race distances up to 50 miles, and fixed time 6 hour and 12 hour loop options that climb toward 11,510 feet.

A Last Person Standing backyard ultra near SP Crater in Flagstaff, AZ where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes the final lap. The course mixes dirt trails and road with modest elevation gain.

A fully supported 50K trail ultra in Prescott, Arizona on September 26, 2026, run on rugged granite terrain with stocked aid stations, on course safety teams, finisher medals and awards for the top three men and women.

Experience an off road trail race through the Coconino National Forest at high altitude. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 10k while supporting local college cross country programs in the Arizona Nordic Village.