Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of the Santa Rita Mountains on the Arizona Trail. Runners navigate a scenic loop through historic mining areas with views of Mt. Wrightson in this classic endurance event.

Run the rugged desert landscape of Arizona at the Antelope Canyon Ultras. Courses offer views of slot canyons, the Page Rim, and distant landmarks like Horseshoe Bend. Distances range from a half marathon to a 50-mile ultra.

Embrace your inner hero at the SuperHeroes Run in Phoenix's Papago Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, or half-marathon distances in a supportive, timed-optional group setting. All participants receive a medal, shirt, and more, with a charity donati..

The Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs challenge participants on the rugged desert trails of Arizona's White Tank Mountains. Choose from distances ranging from an 8K to a demanding 50 miler that includes technical rock scrambling. The event also fe..

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.

Skull Krusher 50k The Skull Krusher 50k is a 50-kilometer trail run that takes place on trails in the Cave Creek and Tonto National Forest, leading up to Skull Mesa. The course has roughly 5,000+ feet of elevation gain and loss. It is descr..

Experience the striking rock formations of Texas Canyon at this annual trail run hosted by the Amerind Museum. Choose between 5k and 10k routes and enjoy free museum entry with your race participation.

Celebrate 50 years of Southern Arizona Roadrunners with this free, retro-themed cross-country event. Run the 5K on scenic trails at Lincoln Regional Park, with a 1-mile race for kids. Dress in 70s gear for a fun, no-frills community run.

Join this community event at Rio Vista Park featuring 10k, 5k, and 1-mile routes along the New River Trail System. Enjoy a chip-timed race with finisher medals, tech shirts, and a post-race runner's brunch.

The Arizona Monster 300 is a 304-mile point-to-point ultramarathon through the Sonoran Desert. Runners face over 41,000 feet of elevation gain on a mix of single-track trails and remote backcountry. The event features 19 aid stations and a..

Experience a 50 kilometer point to point footrace from the desert shores of Lake Pleasant to the cool pines of Crown King. This classic route climbs over 6,000 feet through diverse Arizona climate zones.

Run desert trails to a lighthouse on Lake Havasu. Choose from a half marathon, 13k, 7k, or kids 1k. The event includes finisher medals and a post-race recovery zone.

The Sedona Stumble is a trail run through the scenic Red Rock country of Sedona, Arizona. It features a unique 5K loop course with flowy single track and mountain bike slalom sections. Participants can choose to run the loop once for the 5K..

Experience the desert landscape of Tucson at the Catalina State Park trail races featuring a Half Marathon and 5.3 mile course including a Mexican breakfast.

Experience the first 37 miles of the Cocodona 250 course during this supported training run. Participants benefit from aid stations, shuttles, and drop bag transport through a remote section of the Arizona desert.

Onyx is a points-based trail adventure at McDowell Mountain Park. Choose from five trails, carry flags or sandbags, and race against the clock in a 4-hour or 8-hour format. Strategy is key in this unique event that includes aid stations and..

Explore the stunning slot canyons of the Navajo Nation in Page, Arizona. Choose between a challenging 10-mile loop through Mountain Sheep Canyon or a scenic 5K through Owl Canyon. This cupless race emphasizes self-supported hydration on its..

This iconic Southern Arizona run takes place in the scenic Sabino Canyon within the Coronado National Forest. Choose between a 7.4-mile race with a strict pace requirement or a 2-mile fun run and walk. All participants get a race shirt and..

A two day trail and MTB event at Tortolita Preserve in Marana on April 11 and April 12, 2026 featuring a half marathon, a 7.7 mile trail loop, and 10 and 20 mile bike races with aid stations and finisher medals.