Trail Running calendar near Buckeye 2025-2026

The San Tan Scramble is a trail running event on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. Distances offered include: 50K 26K 17K 9K 5K Kids Run The race is the fourth event in the Desert Runner Trail Series and scores points in series divisions: the 9K..

The Coldwater Rumble Trail Runs take place Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona. It is part of the Desert Runner Trail Series and offers multiple distances: 100 Miles 100 Kilometers (63.5 miles) 60 Kilometers (36.5 miles) 40 Kilometers (24.5 miles) 10..

The Saguaro Showdown is a unique backyard ultra event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It features two races: a running event with 4.1667-mile laps and a rucking event with 2.3-mile laps. The race follows a last-person-standing format where participants must complete each lap w..

The Pemberton Trail race, held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, offers 50K and 25K trail runs through scenic desert terrain with gently rolling hills. Known for its fast course, it has seen record-breaking performances, including a 50K record set in 2020. The trail is..

Arizona Rocks! Half Marathon - 10K - 5K Trail Run is a StartLine Racing event at Paloma Community Park on North Lake Pleasant Parkway in Peoria, Arizona. The race offers three trail distances—half marathon, 10K, and 5K—with a virtual option for remote runners. Designed for both seasoned trail runner..

The Stoneman Trail Run is a scenic 14K (8.6 miles) trail race held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Known for its fast and friendly trails, the event offers runners beautiful mountain views in a daytime setting. It is part of the McDowell Mountain Cup Series as the se..

Elephant Mountain Trail Runs take place at Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek, AZ, on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event offers the following distances: 50 Mile 50K 35K 22K 12K 6K Courses use single track trails and dirt roads in Cave Creek Regional Park, the Maricopa Trail, Tonto National F..

The Black Canyon Ultras take place February 14-15, 2026, on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in central Arizona. The event features point-to-point trail ultramarathons with the following distances: 100K (62.2 miles) 50K (32.2 miles) The 100K serves as a Western States 100 qualifier; com..

The Lost Dutchman Marathon, held in Apache Junction, Arizona over President’s Day weekend, offers four races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and an 8K Trail Run. The marathon features a scenic, rolling, point-to-point USATF-certified course (AZ23001JOE) that qualifies as a Boston Marathon qualifier...

The Snakebite is a scenic trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Offering 10K and 20K distances, the course features gently rolling hills and is approximately 95% on trails, providing a fast yet enjoyable desert running experience. Participants can..

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.

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ, offers multiple distances: 50-mile, 50K, 30K, half-marathon, 8K, and a Kids’ Fun Run. The rugged single-track course features challenging climbs, steep descents, and desert flora, with Ford Canyon rock scrambling a..

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 features a variety of tasks—skill challenges, puzzles, problem s..

The Crown King Scramble is a point-to-point trail footrace held on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The event covers 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Lake Pleasant Regional Park (Castle Creek Boat Ramp) to the Crown King Saloon in Crown King, Arizona. The race is organized on dirt and jeep roads and includes..

The Dam Good Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown, AZ. The event offers multiple distances and is presented as part of the Desert Runner Trail Series. Registration closes Monday, April 6 at 11:59 PM MT. Distances 40K 26K 13K 4 Mile 2 Mile All d..

Sinister Night Runs, held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona, offers a night-trail racing experience across five distances: 54K (34.3 miles), 27K, 18K, 9K, and 6K. The course centers on a 9 km loop across San Tan, Hedgehog, and Littleleaf Trails, run counter-clockwise; the 54K..

The Cocodona series is a multi-distance, point-to-point trail running event across central and northern Arizona. Distances offered include: 250 miles 125 miles 100 miles 80 miles 40 miles The full route for the 250 links Black Canyon City to Flagstaff and passes through Crown King, Prescott, Jero..

The Memorial Day Flag Run, held in Black Canyon City, Arizona, is a patriotic trail event featuring 5K and 10K distances with options to run or ruck carrying a 35-pound pack. Participants are encouraged to carry American flags individually or as teams to honor fallen service members. The out-and-bac..

Hotfoot Hamster, presented by Aravaipa Running, is a fixed-time ultramarathon held at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Runners choose 6-, 12-, or 24-hour options and cover a USATF-certified 500-meter flat gravel loop around the century-old manor. The mostly flat course is ideal for fast distances..