Trail Running calendar near Buckeye 2026-2027

Chasing the Rainbows’ Bursting Bubble 5K in Gilbert on May 16, 2026 combines a community 5K walk and run with a Wall to Remember and virtual options, raising funds for free bereavement and support services for families.

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.

Night trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on May 23, 2026, featuring 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K and 6K on rolling desert singletrack. Courses include stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, crew access at the start and finish, and course..

Fixed time ultraruns at Nardini Manor on a USATF certified 500 meter gravel loop with 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options. On course aid, live chip timing, parking onsite and medical support are provided.

A no-fee, FAT ASS style out-and-back on Phoenix Mountain trails covering about 9 miles with limited markings and minimal aid. The rocky, exposed course is limited to 50 runners and uses manual timing.

This grassroots 5K event takes place in Arizona's Papago Park. Organized by Ghosthead Productions, it focuses on community and connection among athletes.

A night trail event in Tolleson, AZ offering 52K, 34K, 21K, 13K and 6K on desert single-track with stocked aid stations, drop bags, pacer rules for the 52K, timed results and on-site medical support.

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 offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on a looped course using Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel and Blevins Trails. Start/finish and remote aid stations are stocked and on-site medical support is pr..

A night-trail event at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering five distances on a 6.5 mile Sonoran Loop with staffed aid stations, drop bag and crew access, and on-site medical support as part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

A fixed-time ultra at historic Nardini Manor on a flat 500 meter gravel loop, with 6 hour and 12 hour options, an on-course aid station, cupless water policy, designated crew areas, and on-site medical support.

Night trail races on September 19, 2026 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offer distances from 7K to 75K as part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. Courses use rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations and cupless service..

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park with 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single-track. Courses use repeated loops through Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton trails and feature stocked aid stations and live tracking.

Cave Creek Thriller offers four trail distances around Cave Creek Regional Park and along the Maricopa Trail. Courses are rocky and exposed, feature regular aid stations, shuttle logistics for some starts, live timing, and an entrant limit..

A 5 km desert trail run at Shangrai La Ranch in New River, Arizona, where nudity is encouraged but not required. Registration includes a day visit with pools, a café, clubhouse and game room, and the race is chip timed.

A fall trail race series in Arizona with Short, Middle, Trail, and Ultra pass options across three dates. The events use cupless protocols and include the point scoring Sonoran Desert Cup competition.

An ultra running event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring five-loop 100 mile and 100K courses plus a Jackass 31K night loop, desert single track, on-site camping options, and Golden Ticket qualification for Western States.

A single-loop night event on the Javelina course, the Jackass Night Trail is a 31K (19 mile) loop with four aid stations, costume and glow themes, and a lively Jackass Junction aid station to visit during the run.

A weekend of desert trail running at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop plus 6 hour and 24 hour ultra options on a 15.2 mile relay course, with Ragnar Village camping and on-site amenities.

Ragnar Trail Arizona is a team relay across McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6 and 7, 2026. Teams cover 121 miles total with overnight camping in Ragnar Village and on-site amenities like food trucks, bonfires, music, and yoga.