Trail Running calendar near Cave Creek 2026-2027

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.

A 12 mile untimed Vert Challenge on Mt. Ord near Payson, AZ on July 4, 2026. The FAT ASS style out-and-back is limited to 50 runners, has no aid stations, and includes a free Asics t-shirt for those who register by June 10.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park with four looped distances on a flat, marked course. Aid stations, crew/drop bag access, shuttles from campground, and on-site medical support are provided.

Six night trail races across Maricopa County Regional Parks from April to September, with distances from 5 km to 75 km. Series passes provide a 20% discount and a points system that counts the top three race scores for awards.

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 6K to 52K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with technical terrain, stocked aid stations, live tracking, camping availability, and cupless race protocol.

A 50K trail race in Prescott, Arizona that starts and finishes at Thumb Butte Trailhead. The 31.7-mile course gains about 4,500 feet and passes Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Sierra Prieta Overlook with aid stations on course.

A monthly Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with live chip timing, three collectible desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The events raise funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

Fixed-time ultras of six and twelve hours take place on a 500 meter flat gravel loop at historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. The event features an on-course aid station, cupless refills, crew zones, and onsite parking.

A free community run at Piestewa Peak where participants climb the summit repeatedly during a six hour window. On-course refreshments, giveaways, and Everyday Ultra coaches run alongside participants.

A 4.5 miles hill course in Jerome that starts at the Historical Museum, follows town streets and a dirt road past the Gold King Mine, and finishes at a viewpoint overlooking Sedona. Limited parking and two on-course water stations.

A trail event on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona offering a 100 mile and a 42K course featuring high elevation, multiple rim climbs, technical singletrack and staffed aid stations.

An evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with three monthly races that support Child Crisis Arizona. Live events are chip timed with age group awards and raffle prizes, plus a virtual option with collectible medals.

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K and 75K on rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations, live tracking, a cupless policy, crew access at the start area, and chip timing.

A fully supported 50K trail ultra in Prescott, Arizona on September 26, 2026, run on rugged granite terrain with stocked aid stations, on course safety teams, finisher medals and awards for the top three men and women.

Saddles 100 in Prescott, AZ on October 3, 2026 features a loop course with multiple trail races, including 100 miles, 50 miles, 10.72K and a 6.66 mile fun run around Willow Lake.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering looped 5K, 11K, 22K and 33K options on desert single track with stocked aid stations, live tracking and a cupless race policy.

A three-race evening 5K series at AZ Falls with chip timing, age group awards, desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona and limits each live race to 250 participants.

Trail races in Sedona on October 17, 2026, with Marathon, 20 Mile, 10 Mile and 2.5 Mile courses featuring the Hi Line Trail, point to point routes, shuttle service, and fully stocked aid stations.

A multi distance trail event on October 17 that runs inside Cave Creek Regional Park and along the Maricopa Trail, including a 50K that links Lake Pleasant to Cave Creek. Courses are rocky and exposed, cupless with staffed aid stations and..

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.