Trail Running calendar near Buckeye 2026-2027

Experience the first 37 miles of the Cocodona 250 course during this supported training run. Participants benefit from aid stations, shuttles, and drop bag transport through a remote section of the Arizona desert.

Experience the Sonoran Desert at Lake Pleasant Regional Park with distances ranging from 2 miles to 40 km. Run across the iconic Waddell Dam and enjoy scenic single track trails featuring lake views and local wildlife.

Night trail races on a 9 kilometer loop at San Tan Mountain Regional Park offering 54K, 27K, 18K, 9K and 6K options. The race is part of a six race night series and entries are non refundable.

A six-race night trail series across multiple Arizona parks from April to September 2026, with pass options for five distance ranges, a points-based series ranking, cup free policy, and series awards including race entries and credits.

A multi-distance trail race week in May 2026 linking Black Canyon City and Flagstaff across desert, mountains and red rock canyons. Routes use well known Arizona trails and include staffed aid stations; a GPS device is mandatory.

Join this meaningful 5K walk and run at Gilbert Regional Park to support families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Enjoy a day of community with live music, food trucks, and a touching tribute wall.

Experience a messy and exciting obstacle course at the Phoenix Raceway. Run, crawl, and slide through up to 3 miles of mud with friends and family in this outdoor adventure.

Honor fallen service members at this patriotic trail event in Black Canyon City featuring 5K and 10K options. Run or ruck the scenic out and back course while proudly carrying the American flag.

Seize the night at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with a series of desert trail runs ranging from 6K to 50K. Experience rolling single track and mountainous ridges under the stars in this chip timed nocturnal event.

A no fee, limited entry trail run in Phoenix that follows Dreamy Draw and climbs Piestewa Peak. The out and back route is described as 9 miles with partial markings, Garmin coordinates, and minimal aid.

Hypnosis Night Runs is a night trail race at Estrella Mountain near Tolleson, Arizona offering 52K, 34K, 21K, 13K and 6K distances with stocked aid stations, drop bag service, crew access, timed results and on-site camping.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park with 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on a flat and fast course using Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel and Blevins Trails. The event offers stocked aid stations, a cupless policy and limited parking.

Experience the desert after dark at White Tank Mountain Regional Park with five different trail distances. Challenge yourself on the technical Sonoran Loop under the stars at this Arizona night running event.

Night trail running at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 7 km, 15 km, 25 km, 50 km and 75 km options. The event is the final race in the six-event Insomniac Night Trail Run Series and is staged from Pemberton Trailhead.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert singletrack. The event uses an 11 kilometer loop with climbs on Quartz and Go John and features stocked aid stations and live tracking.

Experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at the Cave Creek Thriller. Choose from four distances, including a 50 km point to point ultra connecting two regional parks along the scenic 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.

The Desert Runner Trail Series will take place in Cave Creek on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

Experience the ultimate desert trail party at Javelina Jundred in Arizona. This costumed event features 100 mile, 100K, and 31K distances on the scenic rolling tracks of McDowell Mountain Regional Park.