Trail Running calendar near Black Canyon City 2025-2026

Desert Runner Trail Series, staged by Aravaipa Running, centers around Phoenix with Queen Creek, AZ as a hub and other valley locations. The Spring Pass offers four core tiers: Hummingbird Mini (5K), Quail Short, Roadrunner Middle, and Owl..

Run scenic single track through Saguaros and desert valleys at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, with rocky climbs and sandy washes for a true desert trail challenge. Distances range from 5K to 50K with aid stations and a lively trail vibe.

Run desert trails in the foothills of the Sierra Estrella at the Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear, Arizona. Distances from 5 to 100 miles, finisher awards and series points await, with 100 mile finishers earning a buckle.

Event details The Pemberton Trail races take place on January 24, 2026, at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event offers trail races at these distances: 50K 25K The 50K has an 8-hour time limit. Awards are..

Event details Saguaro Showdown is a backyard ultra-style run and ruck event at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ. There are separate running and rucking races; participants may enter only one. Race swag includes an event T-shirt and..

Arizona Rocks! Trail Run - Event overview The Arizona Rocks! trail run takes place on January 25, 2026 at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, AZ. The event is owned and operated by StartLine Racing and includes on-site and virtual options. Pac..

Prickly Pedal : event overview Prickly Pedal takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, on the Maricopa Trail and Lake Pleasant Regional Park area in Arizona. The event offers three distances: 36 Mile (mountain bike) 15 Mile (mountain bike)..

Event information The Stoneman Trail Run is a daytime trail race held in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The course is described as fast, friendly trails with mountain views. The main distance is 14K (approxima..

Take on rugged desert single track and scenic washes at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek, with distances from 6K to a 50 mile ultra. Regular aid stations and sweeping Sonoran views deliver a memorable day on trail.

Point to point trail ultras near Mayer Arizona on Feb 14 and 15 2026, offering 50K and 100K on rugged singletrack with creek crossings and big elevation gain. The 100K is a Western States qualifier with limited entries.

Run scenic winter courses near the Lost Dutchman Mine and Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, Arizona. Choose marathon, half, 10K, 8K trail or fun run; the USATF certified marathon is a Boston qualifier and benefits local youth.

Event overview Snakebite takes place on March 1, 2026, at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The course is almost entirely on trails (about 95%) and has gently rolling hills. Volunteers will be present, and post-r..

The The Best Races - Maryvale Village will take place in Maryvale Village on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 kilometers.

Run rocky single track through White Tank Mountain Regional Park at Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, with distances from 8K to a challenging 50 mile and dramatic desert views. Well stocked aid stations, drop bags and live timing keep you moving..

Tackle the Skull Krusher 50K in Cave Creek AZ, a rugged trail run with roughly 5,000 feet of climbing and scenic Skull Mesa views. Mostly self supported with one aid station and GPX navigation, this race rewards grit and adventure.

TPK Endurance is a two-person, non-stop endurance race held near Phoenix, Arizona (McDowell area). Teams have 30 hours to complete an unknown distance, with the starting point revealed 30 days prior. The course uses natural terrain and feat..

The Crown King Scramble is a rugged point to point 50K from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, climbing 6,800 feet as it moves from Sonoran desert into ponderosa pine country. Expect rough jeep trails, sustained climbs and sweeping mountain views..

Run scenic desert trails at Lake Pleasant, cross New Waddell Dam and soak up lake views, rocky climbs and possible wild burro sightings. Distances from 2 miles to 40K deliver single track adventure with a unique raft crossing on the 40K.

Experience Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in Prescott, Arizona on April 18, 2026, with distances from 92K to 10K, all finishing at scenic Watson Lake. Tackle rugged desert and pine trails, technical granite sections, and a memorable Granite Dells..

Experience Sedona's red rock trails at VUE Vortex Ultra Experience on April 18, 2026, with races from 4 to 50 miles for every level. Enjoy tech shirts, finisher medals, post race food and beer plus a lively beer garden and vendor lounge.