Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Elephant Mountain Trail Runs on February 7, 2026 in Cave Creek, AZ offers multiple distances over single track desert trails with marked courses, regular aid stations, chip timing, and on site medical support.

A daytime trail race in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills Arizona, the Stoneman Trail Run covers about 14k or 8.6 miles and serves as race two of the McDowell Mountain Cup series.

Experience the Daydreamer in scenic Patagonia, Arizona, on rugged singletrack, remote fire roads and Arizona Trail sections with distances from 10K to 50K. Enjoy live music, a community dinner, food trucks and eco friendly practices while t..

A historic burro race in Apache Junction on February 7, 2026, pairing one runner with one donkey over a 3 to 5 mile desert loop, with veterinary checks and strict equipment and animal welfare rules.

Point to point trail races on February 14 and 15, 2026 offering 100K and 50K courses on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona. The 100K is a Western States qualifier and both races have staffed aid stations and drop bag supp..

A multi-distance trail running event in Apache Junction held on President's Day Weekend, featuring races from a 2 mile fun run to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains and desert trails.

Climb and descend Flagstaff ski slopes at the GORETEX Kahtoola Uphill on February 21, 2026, with traction or skinning options across several distances. All proceeds support Friends of Camp Colton for youth environmental education.

A 5K run/walk in Papago Park on February 21, 2026 supporting the Arizona Make-A-Wish Foundation. The course uses the Papago Park Fitness Trail with one water station, participant shirts and raffle entries, and post-race refreshments.

Trail races at Old Tucson Studios on February 22, 2026 feature 8 mile, 4 mile, a 1 mile family run and a kids mile on dirt trails, washes and Old Tucson streets with shirts, awards and a limited souvenir medal.

Trail races in Superior, Arizona offering 50K, 31K, 17K and 12K courses through Arnett Canyon, the Arizona Trail and around Picketpost Mountain. Aid stations are spaced every few miles; the event is cupless with onsite medical support and c..

A multi-distance trail event in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park featuring a 50K, half marathon and 4 Mile on singletrack trails and dirt roads. Aid stations, medical support and race proceeds benefit Navajo Nation community programs.

Trail run near Fountain Hills, Arizona offering 20K and 10K mostly on trails with gently rolling hills, volunteers and post race food. It is the final race in the McDowell Mountain Cup series.

Trail ultramarathon near Sonoita, Arizona with 25 mile and 50 mile courses on forest roads and the Arizona Trail. The event includes elevation variation, time limits, awards, a cupless policy, and a provided reusable cup.

Multi-distance trail event in Page, Arizona on March 7, 2026, featuring sandy washes, slickrock, and slot canyons with marked aid stations and mandatory navigation and lighting gear.

The The Best Races - Maryvale Village will take place in Tolleson on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Trail runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering distances from an 8 kilometer up to a 50 mile race. Courses use single track desert trails with boulders, long climbs, and a hazardous Ford Canyon wash that requires route finding.

A community 5K in Phoenix on March 14, 2026 with a family race and a virtual option that supports people experiencing homelessness, funding housing, food assistance, crisis intervention and other social services.

Join the CAT DIRT DASH 5k or 1 mile fun run on desert dirt trails at Caterpillar Tinaja Hills in Green Valley, AZ, running past real Caterpillar machines. Limited to 300 runners and includes a 2026 event hat for paid participants.

Run a rugged 29.3 mile Skull Krusher 50k in Tonto National Forest near Cave Creek, Arizona, tackling desert singletrack and rocky climbs to the rim of Skull Mesa. Limited to 100 runners, expect remote aid, epic views, and a true challenge.

Trail courses on Amerind Museum land in Texas Canyon with 5K and 10K adult and youth options, on-course water stations, and museum entry included with registration. Overall winners receive Native American art in addition to medals.