Trail Running calendar near Avondale 2026-2027

The Saddles 100 is a loop trail event in Prescott, Arizona, offering 50-mile and 100-mile distances. For 2026, the course direction is clockwise. The 50-mile route does not include the dells section.

Run under the stars at the Thrasher Night Trail in Cave Creek Regional Park. Choose from 5K to 33K distances on rolling desert single-track. It's the first of three night races in the series, held before the Cave Creek Thriller.

Event Overview The Cave Creek Thriller is a trail running event held in Cave Creek, Arizona. The event offers four different distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K courses are point-to-point races that explore the Maricopa Trail..

Experience a unique clothing optional 5k trail run through the desert landscape of Shangri La Ranch. Enjoy a route featuring hiking trails and dry washes followed by full access to ranch amenities like pools and a clubhouse.

Man Against Horse is a unique endurance race in Arizona where runners and riders compete over 50-mile, 25-mile, and half marathon courses. The event, born from a 1983 bar bet, includes a banquet and supports local charities. It features a c..

The Desert Runner Trail Series is a package of fall trail runs in the Arizona desert. Choose from Short, Middle, Trail, or Ultra distance categories across three races. The series is a cupless event encouraging runners to bring their own hy..

Join the original costumed ultramarathon party in the Arizona desert. Choose from a 100-mile, 100K, or 31K night race on rolling trails in McDowell Mountain Park. Experience a festive Halloween weekend with full aid station support and a un..

Run the original costumed trail party at the Javelina Jundred. Choose from 100-mile, 100K, or the night-time 31K Jackass Trail on rolling desert singletrack in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Park. The event features festive aid stations and is..

Experience the Sonoran Desert at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with single loop or ultra endurance races. Enjoy a festival atmosphere featuring camping, music, and yoga under the Arizona stars.

Experience the desert after dark at Usery Mountain Regional Park with several trail distances ranging from 5K to 30K. Enjoy a loop based course featuring well stocked aid stations and a festive nighttime atmosphere.

Experience the desert landscape of Mesa at Usery Mountain Regional Park with trail distances ranging from 5K to 50 miles. This event features technical single track and scenic climbs through the Goldfield Mountains.

The Margonaut Dells Marathon takes runners through the famed Dells terrain near Prescott, Arizona. This challenging point-to-point event, likely a 50 km distance, is set for November 2026.

Test your limits at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a flat one mile certified loop. This endurance festival features multiple timed and distance events including the 2026 USATF 24 Hour Road Championship.

Experience a unique obstacle course race at the Phoenix Raceway where asphalt meets desert trails. Choose from 5K, 10K, and 21K distances or bring the whole family for the specialized kids races.

Experience the desert after dark at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. This night trail event offers 5 mile, 10 mile, and 25 km distances illuminated by moonlight and headlamps.

Explore the scenic desert trails of McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Choose from five distances, from a 5-mile run to a 50-mile journey with mountain views. Enjoy chip timing, well-stocked aid stations, and a post-race charity beer garden.

Experience an elite invitational track meet in Phoenix designed for record breaking performances. Compete in 24 hour or 100 mile categories on a flat 400 meter track with full athlete support.

Across the Years is the original New Year's multi-day running event in Arizona. Runners choose fixed-time or fixed-distance races, from 24 hours to 6 days, with the freedom to rest at their own pace. An optional "Around the Clock" lap chall..

A 14 mile trail run on Trail 100 in central Phoenix on January 2, 2027. Mostly single track with steep climbs, multiple aid stations, a technical race shirt, and a four hour time limit.

Experience the beauty of the Superstition Mountains with various distances including a full marathon and trail runs. Join this scenic Arizona winter tradition featuring mountain vistas and a supportive community atmosphere.