Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

Run scenic Sonoran single track at McDowell Mountain Frenzy, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles for every runner. Well stocked aid stations, finisher awards and festival feel make it a must run.

Run scenic high desert trails near Vail Arizona at Colossal Vail 50/50, with 50 mile, 55K and day and night 13 miler options from Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Enjoy rolling trail, great views, aid stations and unique finisher awards.

Run under the stars on winding single track through McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 mile and 5 mile options for every level. Part of the Insomniac Night Series and paired with the day races for a Double Down medal.

Take on the Southern Arizona Triple 50, one registration for three 50 mile trail ultras around Tucson, Oracle and Sonoita. Finish all three within 45 hours to earn a finisher garment and support the Arizona Trail Association.

The 20th Annual Vail Jingle Trail takes place in Tucson, Arizona, and offers two festive races: a 5K and Santa’s Little Helper 1K, highlighted for Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event embraces a holiday spirit with decorated courses, chee..

Tackle rugged single track and desert washes at RUNMARANA Dirt Dash at Wild Burro, with a 13.1 mile half and a 6 mile option through scenic Tortolita Mountain Park. Enjoy challenging climbs, finisher awards and community fun.

Bring your pup for a fun 5K hike or run around Papago Park and support Home Fur Good, a no kill shelter. Enjoy a scenic loop, swag for paid entrants, and a portion of registration donated to help local dogs.

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest offers scenic mountain trails with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 10K/5K Challenge. Races start and finish at Desert Rose Trail Head and finishers enjoy music, refreshments and a VIP area.

Choose from 5K to 50K and explore rocky desert trails at Cave Creek Regional Park on December 20, 2025. This Aravaipa Desert Runner Trail Series race combines scenic views with challenging terrain and aid stations.

Across The Years is a festive multi day running festival in Peoria Arizona where runners tackle timed and distance challenges from 6 day and 200 mile to 6 hour and marathon. Loop course, 24 7 aid, camping, spirited community make it a must.

Join the inaugural Scarface Mountain Trail Run at Usery Mountain Park on Jan 3, 2026 for scenic desert trails. Choose 10 km, 5 km or 1 mile, get a race shirt and finisher pint, and support local charities.

Take on a scenic yet challenging 14 mile trail run in Phoenix on January 3, 2026, with technical single track, steep climbs and rugged terrain. Grab a tech shirt and finisher awards in this long running local classic.

Experience desert single track, saguaros and rugged foothills at the San Tan Scramble in San Tan Mountain Regional Park on January 10, 2026. Distances from a kids run to a challenging 50K welcome trail runners of every level.

Join the Desert Runner Trail Series Spring Pass in Queen Creek, AZ on January 10, 2026 with races from mini to ultra distances. The event is cupless, with reusable cups available at registration or bring your own.

Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear AZ invites runners to explore the Sierra Estrella foothill trails with distances from 5 miles to a 100 mile epic. Cool January desert running, finisher awards and Desert Runner Series points make it a standout t..

Run the Desert Runner Trail Series across the Valley of the Sun from October 2025 to March 2026. Multiple trail and ultra distances, points per race and a season finale at White Tank Mountain make for a competitive and scenic season.

Run scenic trails at the Pemberton Trail races near Fountain Hills AZ with 50K and 25K options on gently rolling terrain. The 50K has an early start and awards for top finishers.

Enjoy scenic Empire Ranch trails in Las Cienegas with distances from a kids mile to 10k, rolling hills and desert views make for a memorable run. Proceeds benefit Empire Ranch with post race festivities and awards.

Run scenic desert trails at the White Tank Throwdown in Waddell, AZ on Jan 24, 2026 with 30K and 10K options across perimeter and canyon routes. Expect sandy scrambles, sweeping views, aid stations and a friendly race vibe for all levels.

Arizona Rocks in Peoria on Jan 25, 2026 invites trail runners of all levels to tackle a half marathon, 10K, 5K or virtual option on scenic desert singletrack. Enjoy a custom medal and tri blend shirt, plenty of aid stations, and friendly ra..