Trail Running calendar near Apache Junction 2026-2027

Trail races and a 5K at Catalina State Park in Tucson on November 8 2026 using the Nature Bridal and 50-Year Trails, including a 2.75 mile out-and-back and on-course water points.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 feature 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K options on looped desert trails with aid stations, drop bag service, and on course support.

A trail race at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K courses. Routes run through desert and Goldfield Mountain terrain with aid stations, cupless policy, drop bag options, and race support..

A multi-day endurance event in Goodyear, Arizona on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop featuring fixed-time and fixed-distance races. The 2026 edition hosts the USATF 24 Hour Championship and includes on-course aid, camping, and a prize p..

A two-day Spartan Trifecta weekend at Phoenix Raceway with Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K and a kids race, combining laps on the NASCAR track and desert trails. Team entries and a verified service member discount are available.

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile courses run under headlamps. The event includes aid stations, drop bags, on site medical support, and a cupless race policy.

Trail runs in McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 5 distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on desert single track, marked courses, aid stations, chip timing, drop-bag service, and a Charity Beer Garden supporting trail volunteers.

An elite track ultrarunning meet in Phoenix on December 19-20, 2026 focused on 24 hour and 100 mile performances. Entry is by invitation or qualification and the event features live timing and prize money.

Across The Years is a six day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, AZ from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027. It features fixed time races and fixed distance ultras on a 1.42 mile loop with continuous aid and medical supp..

A 14 mile trail race on Trail 100 in Phoenix's North Mountain Preserve, featuring single-track sections, steep climbs, loose rock, aid stations and a 4 hour cutoff. The route runs from Mountain View Park to Dreamy Draw and back.

A trail running event at Usery Mountain Regional Park on January 9, 2027, offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1-mile fun run with all registration fees donated to two local charities.

Trail runs at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek AZ offering 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K and 5K on single track through Saguaro studded foothills. Shorter distances use shuttle parking at Mountain View Church and aid stations are provide..

Desert Runner Trail Series Spring Pass in Queen Creek AZ offers multiple trail distances at the San Tan Scramble on Jan 9 2027. The in-person event is organized by Aravaipa Running and is run as a cupless event with reusable cups available.

A multi-distance trail running event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, AZ, featuring desert singletrack and looped 10- and 27-mile segments for the 100M/100K. Aid stations, drop bags, crew access, and pacing rules are provided..

Trail races through the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, Arizona. Distances range from a marathon to a 2 mile fun run on MLK Day Weekend while the event supports local youth.

A backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park with separate running and rucking loops; last person standing wins their discipline. Runners use a 4.1667 mile loop and ruckers a 2.3 mile loop, with specific rules for starts, aid, and gear.

On January 24, 2026 the Desert Classic stages a chip timed half marathon and a 5K at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale, Arizona. Both courses are professionally marked, include aid stations, and finishers receive a custom medal.

Trail races of 50 km and 25 km on the marked Pemberton Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The singletrack course has gently rolling terrain, one staffed aid station, and a vehicle entrance fee.

Arizona Rocks! offers a half marathon, 10K and 5K trail run plus a virtual option at Paloma Community Park in Peoria on January 24, 2027. Events include packet pickup options, course support stations, participant shirts and medals, and age-..

The AZT Oracle Rumble is a trail run on the singletrack of Oracle State Park and the Arizona Trail. Participants can choose from distances including a 50 miler, 50K, half marathon, and 12K. This cupless event supports the Arizona Trail Asso..