Trail Running calendar near Cave Creek 2026-2027

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.

An annual multi distance event in Prescott where runners and endurance horses share mountain and ranch trails. Distances include a 50 mile loop summiting Mingus Mountain, a 25 mile route that rejoins the main loop, and a 13 mile lollipop co..

A multi-event trail and ultra running series across Maricopa County Regional Parks from October 2025 to March 2026, offering distances from 5 km to 100 miles and a Fall Series pass that reduces entry costs by 20 percent.

A Halloween weekend ultrarunning festival in McDowell Mountain Regional Park with a five-loop desert course, three distance options, night run features, and managed camping and crew arrangements.

A single‑loop night race on the Javelina Jundred course, the Jackass Night Trail is a 31K night loop with four aid stations, a lively Jackass Junction party, costume and glow-gear themes, a cupless policy, no pacers, and crews only at Jeadq..

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.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 feature 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K looped courses that pass the trailhead each lap, with stocked aid stations, drop bag access, and crew access at the start area.

Pass Mountain Trail Runs on November 14, 2026 at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ offers five distances from 5K to 50 miles on marked desert trails, with aid stations, chip timing, live splits, and cupless race procedures.

A Dells-focused trail event in Prescott, AZ on November 14, 2026, presented by The Hike Shack and Saddles 100. The listing shows a 26 miler and registration closes November 12, 2026.

Multi distance endurance event on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, AZ. Hosts the USATF 24 hour championship with fixed time and fixed distance races and a $4,000 prize purse.

Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Phoenix Raceway featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km distances plus a kids race; completing all three adult distances earns a Trifecta.

A nighttime trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 25K, 10 Mile, and 5 Mile courses on marked desert trails, with aid stations, chip timing, finish photos, and live tracking.

A multi-distance trail event in McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring single-track desert trails, chip timing and staffed aid stations. Distances run from 5 miles to 50 mile with drop bag options and pacer allowances for the 50 mile.

An invitation or qualification only ultrarunning track meet in Phoenix featuring 24 hour and 100 mile events on a 400 m track. Limited fields, electronic chip timing, and prize standards support record eligible performances.

A multi-day fixed-time running event in Peoria, AZ from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027 offering timed races and fixed distances including 6-day, 24/48/72-hour events, 100/200 miles, and Last Person Standing.

A 14 mile trail run on Trail 100 in central Phoenix on January 2, 2027. Mostly single track with steep climbs, multiple aid stations, a technical race shirt, and a four hour time limit.

Trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa on January 9, 2027 offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1 mile fun run. All registration fees go to local charities and the event includes a cowboy outlaw costume contest.

Trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek, AZ, offer distances from a Kids Run to a 50K. Longer courses include a steep Goldmine climb and single-track desert routes among Saguaro cactus.

A multi-race trail series in Queen Creek, AZ featuring four series with varied distances from short to ultramarathon-length across January to April. Registration for the Spring Pass closes Feb 1, and events use a cupless format.