Trail Running calendar near Chandler 2025-2026

The Vertigo Night Runs, hosted by Aravaipa Running, take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. This nighttime trail running event offers multiple distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K, and a challenging 52K ultra. The courses run on the 6.5-mile Sonoran Competitive track loop, featu..

The Jackrabbit Jubilee is a unique night running event held at Nardini Manor, a historic country estate in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose between 12-hour and 6-hour fixed-time races on a flat, 500-meter USATF-certified crushed gravel loop that circles the property. The course offers a fun..

The Mogollon Monster is a challenging trail running event held near Pine, Arizona, about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix. It features a rugged 100-mile ultramarathon and a 42K race, both traversing the scenic Mogollon Rim, which rises 2,000 feet and stretches 200 miles across Arizona. The 100-mile c..

The Javelina Jangover Night Run is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. It features multiple distances: 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K, with courses primarily on rolling desert single track and old jeep trails. The event is part of the Ins..

The Thrasher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. It offers four distances: 33K, 22K, 11K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 11-kilometer loop featuring the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Overton Trails. The course includes two climbs per loo..

The Cave Creek Thriller is a celebrated trail running event held in Cave Creek, Arizona, marking its 16th year as part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races feature point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, c..

The Bare Buns Desert Run is a unique 5K trail race held at Shangri La Ranch in New River, Arizona. Known as the only nude run in Arizona, participants are encouraged to run with minimal clothing—just tennis shoes—though nudity is optional. The course winds through the ranch property, including hikin..

Jackass Night Trail is a unique 31K night race held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona, as part of the Javelina Jundred event. This single-loop race follows the Javelina Jundred course clockwise, offering runners a festive nighttime experience with themed aid stations and t..

The Javelina Jundred is a festive ultramarathon held annually in late October at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. It features 100-mile and 100-kilometer trail runs on a scenic, rolling single-track course through the Sonoran Desert, showcasing iconic saguaros and granite..

Pass Mountain Trail Runs, held in Mesa, Arizona at Usery Mountain Regional Park, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with distances of 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, and a demanding 50-mile ultra. The courses wind through desert trails, Cholla forests, and the Goldfield Mountains, including..

The Punisher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It offers four distances: 30K, 20K, 10K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 9-kilometer loop featuring trails such as Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks, and Cat Peaks Pass...

The PhoMo 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, Arizona, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Trailhead (Cholla Ramada). Covering 31.2 miles (50 km) with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, the course features rocky, technical terrain with minimal sh..

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs, held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona, is a premier ultra-running event featuring multiple race distances including 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, and 50K races. The event hosts the USATF 24-Hour Championship on a certifi..

The Trail Blazer 10K - 5K is an annual trail running event hosted by StartLine Racing at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. Set amidst the scenic trails of Peoria's newest community park, runners can enjoy the natural beauty and local wildlife along the course. The event offers both 10K and 5..

The Mayhem Night Trail is a thrilling night trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Offering 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile distances, the race challenges participants to navigate desert single-track trails under headlamp and moonlight. The course features wi..

The McDowell Mountain Frenzy is a trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, catering to both beginners and experienced runners. The courses feature scenic desert singl..

The Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run is an annual event held at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 5K course that loops counterclockwise around the park. Participants can run, jog, or hike with their dogs or solo, with an emphasis on community and respect for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed and va..

Desert Solstice is a prestigious ultrarunning track event held annually at Central High School Track in Phoenix, Arizona. It features competitive 24-hour and 100-mile races on a 400-meter all-weather track, with the direction of travel changing every four hours. The event is invitation or qualificat..

Across The Years is a unique multi-day running festival held annually at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Celebrated from late December through early January, this event features a variety of fixed-time races including 6-day, 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour challenges, as..

The San Tan Scramble is a trail running event held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K, and a Kids Run, catering to a wide range of runners. The courses traverse the scenic foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine..