Trail Running calendar near Apache Junction 2025-2026

The Jackrabbit Jubilee is a unique night running event held at Nardini Manor, a historic country estate in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose between 12-hour and 6-hour fixed-time races on a flat, 500-meter USATF-certified crushed gravel loop that circles the property. The course offers a fun..

The Mogollon Monster 100 is a challenging trail ultramarathon held near Pine, Arizona, about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix. The main event is a rugged 100-mile race featuring approximately 18,000 feet of elevation gain, with climbs and descents up to 45% grade along the scenic Mogollon Rim, rangin..

Javelina Jangover Night Runs, staged from McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, is the final race in Aravaipa Running’s Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. The event offers 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K distances on rolling desert single-track and jeep-trail, built around the Pemb..

The Desert Twilight XC Festival 5k will take place in Mesa on Friday 26 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Thrasher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. It offers four distances: 33K, 22K, 11K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 11-kilometer loop featuring the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Overton Trails. The course includes two climbs per loo..

The Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs, held in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a celebrated event marking its 16th year as part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races are point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, connect..

The Bare Buns Desert Run is a unique 5K trail race held at Shangri La Ranch in New River, Arizona. Known as the only nude run in Arizona, participants are encouraged to run with minimal clothing—just tennis shoes—though nudity is optional. The course winds through the ranch property, including hikin..

Javelina Jundred is a unique and festive ultramarathon held annually at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event features three race distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and a 31-kilometer night trail run called Jackass Night Trail. The 100-mile race consists of five..

Pass Mountain Trail Runs is the second race in Aravaipa Running’s Desert Runner Trail Series, held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. The event offers five distances: 50 Mile, 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The 50‑mile course winds through the Goldfield Mountains and Hawes Trail via the Maric..

The PhoMo 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, Arizona, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Trailhead. Covering 31.2 miles (50 km) with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, the course features rocky, technical terrain with minimal shade, demanding s..

The Punisher Night Trail is a night trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It offers four distances: 30K, 20K, 10K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 9-kilometer loop featuring trails such as Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks, and Cat Peaks Pass. The..

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs, held November 21-23, 2025, take place at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona. This ultra-running event features multiple race options including 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour timed runs, and fixed distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, and 50K. The cou..

The Trail Blazer 10K - 5K is an annual trail running event hosted by StartLine Racing at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. Set amidst the scenic trails of Peoria's newest community park, runners can enjoy the natural beauty and local wildlife along the course. The event offers both 10K and 5..

Mayhem Night Trail takes place at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, AZ. This Insomniac Night Series race offers three distances—25K, 10 Mile, and 5 Mile—run on the park’s competitive track trails. Runners navigate winding single-track with short, steep climbs under a cool December ni..

McDowell Mountain Frenzy Trail Runs take place at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona, with additional routes that touch the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The event offers five distances: 50-mile ultra, 50K, 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile, all on rolling desert single-track and competi..

The Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run is an annual event held at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 5K course that loops counterclockwise around the park. Participants can run, jog, or hike with their dogs or solo, with an emphasis on community and respect for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed and va..

Desert Solstice is a premier ultrarunning track event held annually at Central High School Track in Phoenix, Arizona. This elite invitational features competitive 24-hour and 100-mile races on a 400-meter all-weather track, with the direction of travel changing every four hours. Limited to 25 runner..

Across the Years is a unique multi-day fixed-time running event held annually at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Spanning six days from December 28 to January 3, it offers a variety of race options including 6-day, 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour fixed-time races, as wel..

The Scarface Mountain Trail Run is an inaugural event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 10K trail run, a 5K (3.35 miles) trail run, and a 1-mile fun run. The course features scenic desert trails beneath Pass Mounta..

San Tan Scramble is a Desert Runner Trail Series race at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek, Arizona. Distances offered include 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K (plus a Kids Run). The rolling single-track course weaves through Saguaro-studded foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine ranges, with the..