Trail Running calendar near Apache Junction 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.

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.

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 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..

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.

Join the SuperHeroes Run at Phoenix's Papago Park, featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a family-friendly 1-mile fun run. All participants receive a finisher's medal, shirt, and swag. The event welcomes all paces and has a stress-free, o..

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.

The Skull Krusher 50k is a demanding trail race in Arizona's Cave Creek area, ascending to Skull Mesa. Runners must be prepared for a self-supported journey with significant elevation gain on a rocky course. It's a test of endurance against..

Fixed-time trail runs in Glendale, AZ on March 21, 2026 offering 3-hour and 6-hour options on a well groomed 2 km loop of single and double track. A central aid station provides water, snacks and basic first aid; no cups provided.

Join the AZ Walk of Courage at Rio Vista Park to support Changed by Fire and local burn survivor programs. Choose a 10K, 5K, 1 mile run or walk or go virtual along the scenic New River Trail with timing, medals and a family friendly vibe.

A point to point 50 kilometers from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, climbing from desert to pine and gaining about 6,800 feet. The course features five aid stations, a cupless policy, no on course crews or pacers, and shuttle service when avai..

Train on the first 37 miles of the Cocodona course on April 4, 2026 in Black Canyon City, AZ, running from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King. Perfect prep for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100 with shuttle and aid support.

Onyx at McDowell Mountain Park is a 4 hour and 8 hour points race where laps on five trails earn flags or sandbags for extra points. Enjoy aid stations, a recovery tent, free photos and finisher swag in a scenic desert setting.

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.

The Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle, Arizona, offers 100K, 50K, and two-day Summit Challenge distances. Runners will ascend Mount Lemmon on a course blending Sonoran Desert trails with alpine pine forests. Aid stations are fully stocked with nu..

Multiple trail distances at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, most routes cross New Waddell Dam and run on shoreline single track with aid stations and a cupless setup. The 40K includes Yavapai Point lake views and a short guided raft crossing o..