Trail Running calendar near Cave Creek 2026-2027

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.

A multi-distance trail event around Prescott on the Prescott Circle Trail finishing at Watson Lake Park with Granite Dells scenery. Courses range from 10K to 92K, feature single track and granite rock, include aid stations, and operate as a..

Experience the striking red rocks and single track trails of Sedona at the VUE. Choose from five distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50 mile ultra in the heart of the Coconino National Forest.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Mogollon Rim in Arizona with 50 mile and 50K ultra marathons featuring extensive singletrack and significant elevation gain along the historic Highline Trail.

Night trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park with 54K, 27K, 18K, 9K and 6K options on a 9 km loop through desert trails and saguaro cactus. Aid stations, chip timing and medical staff are provided.

HELLS DELLS 50k is a technical single loop around Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona, covering about 30 miles and roughly 3,300 ft of elevation change. The route runs on granite slick rock, includes two aid stations and requires GPS navigatio..

Six night trail races in Maricopa County parks from April to September with distances from 5 km to 75 km, series pass options with a 20% discount, and a points system that counts the best three results toward series prizes.

Experience a grassroots trail race along the Mogollon Rim at 6,000 feet elevation. Choose between 6K, 10 mile, and 50K distances on trails maintained within the scenic Tonto National Forest.

A point to point trail event from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff offering a full 252.9 mile route plus shorter 125, 100, 80 and 40 mile options. The courses cross desert, mountain and forest terrain with staffed aid stations and varied sing..

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.

An obstacle mud run at Phoenix Raceway on May 16, 2026, featuring up to 3 miles of mud-based obstacles with options to choose a start time and different registration levels including a VIP entry.

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.

Test your limits on a flat, fast 500-meter gravel loop at Nardini Manor. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour fixed time formats with full support on course. It's a unique chance to run this custom ultra track and chase a personal best.

A free, limited-entry trail run in Phoenix that follows Dreamy Draw into the Phoenix Mountain Preserves with a Piestewa Peak summit. The course is partially marked, technical, lightly supported, and manually timed.

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

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 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..

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.