Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2024-2025

Embark on an exhilarating journey through some of Arizona's most scenic routes with our comprehensive Trail Running Calendar for 2024-2025. With 50 diverse trail running events spread across the Grand Canyon State, you're sure to find the perfect race that aligns with your schedule and fitness level.

In the vibrant city of Phoenix, trail runners can explore the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert, with routes offering breathtaking vistas and challenging elevations. Not far behind, Tucson's trail running scene is adorned with the picturesque trails of Saguaro National Park and the Santa Catalina Mountains, promising runs that are as scenic as they are invigorating. Runners in Mesa and Chandler have the advantage of the sprawling trails in the Superstition Wilderness.

Trail enthusiasts in Scottsdale are spoiled with the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's extensive network of pathways, each offering a unique desert running experience. Meanwhile, Glendale's proximity to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park affords trail runners a chance to immerse themselves in the serene Arizona outdoors.

The 2024 Pine Trail Run, organized by Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, will take place on May 4th, 2024, featuring 5K, 10-mile, and 50K races. The event will be held at an elevation of about 6000 ft. along the Mogollon Rim, with trails maintained by PSFR and the Arizona Trail Association. Runners can..

The Tortolita Traverse trail run offers a challenging yet breathtaking course in the Tortolita Preserve. The event includes a Half Marathon and a 7 Mile trail run on the first day, followed by a 10-mile and 20-mile mountain bike race on the second day. Participants can also take part in the Tortoise..

The Cocodona trail run offers three different race options: the Cocodona 250 (250 miles), Sedona Canyons 125 (125 miles), and Elden Crest 38 (38 miles). The races take place in Arizona, starting in Black Canyon City and ending in Flagstaff, showcasing diverse landscapes from deserts to pine forests...

The Bradshaw Beatdown 50k is a challenging trail run taking place in Prescott, AZ. This unofficial "fatass" style race offers minimal aid and no entry fee. The route covers rugged terrain in the Bradshaw Mountains, including summits of Mt. Tritle, Mt. Union, and Spruce Mountain. Participants are enc..

The Flagstaff Doggie Dash & BuffaLoops Ultra is set to take place at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, AZ. Participants can choose from various race options including a 5k, Doggie Dash 5k, and fixed-time races of 3, 6, and 12 hours. The event supports High Country Humane, with a portion of registration fee..

The Adrenaline Night Runs is the 2nd race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, offering distances of 6K, 10K, 15K, 25K, or 50K at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Participants can enjoy the beauty of desert trail running at night, experiencing the electrified glow of h..

The Red Rock Rumble - Sedona, AZ will take place in Sedona on Sunday 19 May 2024. You can run 5 miles.

June 2024

The Pi in the Sky trail run is an 8-mile FAT ASS style event with no entry fee, limited to 45 runners. The course is partially marked at critical junctions, with Garmin coordinates available. Participants will self-time their run, starting at 6:00 a.m. The rocky and technical terrain includes traver..

The Deuces Wild Runs event offers a variety of races, including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and an 8K Trail Run. The Half Marathon and 10K courses take athletes around Fool Hollow Lake, with well-stocked aid stations every mile. Participants receive accurate timing, post-race food, a finisher medal, a..

The Hypnosis Night Runs will take place at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Avondale, AZ, offering race distances of 52K, 36K, 22K, 15K, and 6K. The event will feature new routes showcasing trails like Butterfield, Gadsen, Coldwater, Dysart, and Rainbow Valley, promising a mix of flowy, fun, and c..

The 6th annual Blackout Night Runs at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ offers 27K, 13K, and 6K race options. Runners will traverse the Soldiers Trail and Highlands Trail Loop, experiencing diverse terrains and stunning views at an elevation above 7,000 ft. The course features narrow single ..

The 9th annual Big Pine Trail Runs at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ offers 53K, 27K, 13K, and 6K distances. Runners will traverse the Soldiers Trail and Highlands Trail Loop, experiencing stunning mountain landscapes and ponderosa pines above 7,000 ft. The course includes a mix of narrow..

July 2024

The 4 On the 4Th Run to the Top will take place in Waddell on Thursday 4 July 2024. You can run 4 miles.

The Stunner Night Runs take place at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ, offering race distances of 50K, 25K, 12K, and 6K. The course winds through Chain Fruit cholla at the base of Pass Mountain, utilizing trails like Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins. This event is the 4th in the..

August 2024

The Vertigo Night Runs will take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ, offering distances of 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K, and 6K. The event is part of the 2024 Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, providing a variety of courses for all levels of runners. Participants can enjoy the beauty of..

Participants can join the Groovin' in the Aspens trail run on August 25, 2024, organized by Bear Jaw Events at the Arizona Nordic Village in Flagstaff. The event offers 5K, 10K, and 18K trail run options through the scenic aspens and pines of Flagstaff's trail systems. The course is moderately hilly..

September 2024

The Tewanima Footrace is a trail run event that includes a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run/walk. The event takes place on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Baseball Field in Hopi Village of Shungopavi, Second Mesa, AZ. There will be a pre-race "Carb" dinner on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Shungopav..

The Mogollon Monster 100 is a challenging trail race taking place in Pine, Arizona, offering both a 100-mile and 42K distance. The 100-mile race is a Hardrock qualifying race for the following year. The course features rugged terrain, with climbs up to 18,000 feet and changes in ecosystems as elevat..

The Javelina Jangover Night Runs is the 6th and final race in the Summer Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, offering distances of 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, or 75K at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Arizona. This event, originally a training run for the Javelina Jundred, now showcases the beauty of desert..

The Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra offers participants the choice of a 100-mile solo run, 55K solo run, 100-mile solo mountain bike ride, and various bike and run relay options. The race takes place on the Arizona Trail, following the historic stagecoach line from Flagstaff to the G..