Trail Running calendar near Central City 2025-2026

Event The Bare Buns Desert Run is a desert trail race held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Shangrai La in New River, Arizona. The course is a 5k loop around the Shangri La Ranch property, taking runners up a hiking trail, along a dry wash..

Event details Javelina Jundred is an ultra running event in McDowell, Arizona, held October 25-26, 2025 at the Four Peaks Staging Area (Javelina Headquarters), 16300 W. McDowell Mountain Park Drive. The event offers the following distances:..

PhoMo 50K : event overview PhoMo 50K is a trail ultramarathon held in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Cholla Trailhead. The race is limited to 50 participants. All entrants receive a commemorative..

Run scenic desert trails at Usery Mountain Regional Park near Mesa AZ with distances from 5K to 50 mile ultra. Expect rugged single track, sweeping views of the Superstition Mountains, frequent aid stations and canyon climbs.

Run under the stars at Punisher Night Trail in Usery Mountain Regional Park with distances from 5K to 30K on scenic, runnable desert loops. Enjoy stocked aid stations, live timing, and distinctive finisher awards for a memorable night race.

Take on the Fat Ox Endurance Runs in Goodyear, Arizona Nov 21 to 23, 2025 with options from 6 hours to 48 hours and 100 mile races. Chip timing, live splits and a 24 hour aid station support runners and host the USATF 24 Hour Championship.

Event overview Trail Blazer 10K - 5K is a trail running event organized by StartLine Racing on November 23, 2025, at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, AZ. The event is the second annual edition and uses the park's trail system. Runners may e..

Run under the stars at the Mayhem Night Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park on December 6, 2025, choose 25K, 10 Mile or 5 Mile courses on winding single track. Pair with the day Frenzy races to earn a Double Down medal.

Tackle scenic desert singletrack in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ with distances from 5 miles up to a full 50 mile ultra. Rugged trails, sweeping Sonoran views and well stocked aid stations make for an unforgettabl..

Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run : Phoenix, AZ Pup-A-Go is a community 5K event at Papago Park West Butte Trailhead in Phoenix, AZ. The event is produced by GhostHead Productions in partnership with Home Fur Good. A portion of registration fees will be..

Desert Solstice - Phoenix, AZ Desert Solstice takes place on December 20, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ at Central High School. The event is organized as a 24-hour running competition and serves as a qualifier for the USA 24 Hour national team. The c..

Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs offers 5K to 50K races on rocky Sonoran Desert trails for a scenic, challenging day. Part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series, the race returns December 20, 2025; bring a reusable cup.

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest offers scenic mountain trails with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 10K/5K Challenge. Races start and finish at Desert Rose Trail Head and finishers enjoy music, refreshments and a VIP area.

Across The Years is a multi day New Year ultrarunning festival in Peoria Arizona, offering timed races from 6 hours to six day and fixed distances up to 200 miles. A looped course with 24 hour aid and on site camping creates a festive, supp..

Inaugural Scarface Mountain Trail Run invites runners to take on 10K, 5K and 1 mile courses beneath scenic Scarface Mountain at Usery Mountain Regional Park on Jan 3, 2026. Registration supports local charities and every finisher gets a com..

Desert Runner Trail Series, staged by Aravaipa Running, centers around Phoenix with Queen Creek, AZ as a hub and other valley locations. The Spring Pass offers four core tiers: Hummingbird Mini (5K), Quail Short, Roadrunner Middle, and Owl..

Run scenic single track through the Saguaro studded foothills of San Tan Mountain Regional Park with options from 5K to a challenging 50K. Expect rocky climbs, sandy washes and friendly aid stations for a true desert trail experience.

Run desert trails in the foothills of the Sierra Estrella at the Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear, Arizona. Distances from 5 to 100 miles, finisher awards and series points await, with 100 mile finishers earning a buckle.

Event details The Pemberton Trail races take place on January 24, 2026, at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event offers trail races at these distances: 50K 25K The 50K has an 8-hour time limit. Awards are..

Event details Saguaro Showdown is a backyard ultra-style run and ruck event at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ. There are separate running and rucking races; participants may enter only one. Race swag includes an event T-shirt and..