Trail Running calendar near Cave Creek 2026-2027

Man Against Horse Race in Prescott, Arizona pairs running and riding events over multiple distances on October 17, 2026, with mapped courses, packet pickup, a kids fun run, live tracking and charitable support for a local horse rescue ranch..

A fall trail series organized by Aravaipa Running with races on Oct 17, Nov 14, and Dec 5 in Cave Creek and nearby venues. Pass options cover Short, Middle, Trail, and Ultra distances and include cupless race procedures.

Charity bib entries reserve spots in the Javelina Jundred 100 Mile and 100K races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with fundraising minimums of $4,000 and $3,000. The 100 Mile is a 2027 Western States qualifier and a Golden Ticket race.

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 solo trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6-7, 2026 with a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultra options on a 15.2 mile course. The weekend features a Ragnar Village with food trucks, music, and a bonf..

A two day trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6-7, 2026, featuring 121 miles of single-track desert trails with 15.2 miles per runner. Teams of 8 or 4 camp in Ragnar Village with food trucks, music, and Rent A Tent av..

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 feature 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K options on looped desert trails with aid stations, drop bag service, and on course support.

A trail race at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K courses. Routes run through desert and Goldfield Mountain terrain with aid stations, cupless policy, drop bag options, and race support..

The Margonaut is a 26 miles trail event in Prescott, Arizona on November 14, 2026, presented by The Hike Shack and Saddles 100. The event highlights the Dells section and is also described by organizers as a dells-only marathon that may be..

A multi-day endurance event in Goodyear, Arizona on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop featuring fixed-time and fixed-distance races. The 2026 edition hosts the USATF 24 Hour Championship and includes on-course aid, camping, and a prize p..

A two-day Spartan Trifecta weekend at Phoenix Raceway with Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K and a kids race, combining laps on the NASCAR track and desert trails. Team entries and a verified service member discount are available.

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile courses run under headlamps. The event includes aid stations, drop bags, on site medical support, and a cupless race policy.

Trail runs in McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 5 distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on desert single track, marked courses, aid stations, chip timing, drop-bag service, and a Charity Beer Garden supporting trail volunteers.

An elite track ultrarunning meet in Phoenix on December 19-20, 2026 focused on 24 hour and 100 mile performances. Entry is by invitation or qualification and the event features live timing and prize money.

Across The Years is a six day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, AZ from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027. It features fixed time races and fixed distance ultras on a 1.42 mile loop with continuous aid and medical supp..

A 14 mile trail race on Trail 100 in Phoenix's North Mountain Preserve, featuring single-track sections, steep climbs, loose rock, aid stations and a 4 hour cutoff. The route runs from Mountain View Park to Dreamy Draw and back.

A trail running event at Usery Mountain Regional Park on January 9, 2027, offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1-mile fun run with all registration fees donated to two local charities.

Trail runs at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek AZ offering 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K and 5K on single track through Saguaro studded foothills. Shorter distances use shuttle parking at Mountain View Church and aid stations are provide..

Desert Runner Trail Series Spring Pass in Queen Creek AZ offers multiple trail distances at the San Tan Scramble on Jan 9 2027. The in-person event is organized by Aravaipa Running and is run as a cupless event with reusable cups available.

A multi-distance trail running event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, AZ, featuring desert singletrack and looped 10- and 27-mile segments for the 100M/100K. Aid stations, drop bags, crew access, and pacing rules are provided..