Trail Running calendar near Flagstaff 2025-2026

The Mogollon Monster is a rugged ultramarathon held near Pine, Arizona, about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix on the Mogollon Rim. It offers two distances: a 100-mile endurance race and a 42K (26-mile) option on Sunday. Runners traverse six rim crossings, climbing from roughly 5,200 to about 7,900–8..

VALOR 22 is a commemorative running and rucking event held annually at the Arizona State Veterans Home in Flagstaff, AZ. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, it features a 1K fun run/walk, a 5K competitive run on the Northern Arizona University campus, and a challenging 22K trail ruck march carrying 22..

The Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra is a challenging endurance event hosted by the Arizona Trail Association, featuring a 100-mile run, a 55K run, a 100-mile mountain bike race, and relay options. The race takes place in northern Arizona, starting in Flagstaff and finishing at the Gr..

Babbitt's Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing race held at SP Crater in Flagstaff, Arizona. The course blends dirt trails and roads with about 150 feet of elevation gain, offering views of the crater and surrounding peaks. Each loop is 4.167 miles and must be completed within an hour, with the..

Sandam Burro Jam Camp is a three-day burro-running event held at Sandam Ranch, a 100-acre site in the Prescott National Forest near Dewey, Arizona. The weekend features three races: a 3-mile Burro Fun Run, a 6-mile Intro Burro Race, and a 9-mile Pack Burro Race, with packing gear required for the lo..

Flagstaff Sky Peaks Mountain Runs in Flagstaff, Arizona, staging from the Fort Valley Trailhead near Snowbowl. Distances offered include 50 Mile (50.1 miles), 50K (31.5 miles), 26K (6.2 miles), and 10K (6.2 miles). The 50M circumnavigates the San Francisco Peaks, featuring forest roads, single-track..

Saddles 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Prescott, Arizona, offering runners the choice to race either 50 or 100 miles. The course features a loop around Prescott, showcasing some of the region's best trails. In 2025, the race will be run counterclockwise, with 50-mile participants covering the..

Flagstaff Marathon, presented by Cambium Wealth and Legacy Strategies, takes place in Flagstaff, Arizona, at the Arizona Nordic Village in the Coconino National Forest. The event includes Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and Kid's Kilo races. Courses are off-road, set at 8,000+ feet elevation among pon..

The Flagstaff Loop Trail 45 Miler is an unofficial "fatass" style ultramarathon held in Flagstaff, Arizona, starting at the Schultz Creek Trailhead. This unique event features a 45-mile course through scenic trails, emphasizing a community-driven atmosphere with no entry fee. Instead of paying to en..

The Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Government Prairie near Flagstaff, Arizona. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a 30K, an 11.2-mile long course, a 10K, and a kids dash. The race is organized by the Northern Arizona Tra..

Man Against Horse Race takes place in Prescott, Arizona, offering 50-mile, 25-mile, and half-marathon courses where endurance runners share the same trails with horses. The 50-mile loop climbs Mingus Mountain to about 7,600 feet, with roughly 7,300 feet of ascent and descent, on a mix of single-trac..

Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races, held in Sedona, Arizona, on October 18, 2025, offers three distances: Mountain Marathon, 20 Miler, and 10 Miler. Runners traverse trails on Sedona’s southside, highlighted by the iconic Hi-Line trail amid the area’s famous red rocks. The event is point-to-point and r..

The Elden Ridge Run is a half marathon trail race held in Flagstaff, Arizona, starting at the Sandy Seep Trailhead. The course features scenic views of meadows, ponderosa pines, and panoramic vistas from the summit of Mt. Elden.Runners tackle a challenging climb on Elden Lookout trail before descend..

Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5k Run/Walk unfolds in Tusayan, Arizona, near the Grand Canyon South Rim. The event features a trail-oriented course through Kaibab National Forest with a mix of dirt forest roads, rocky sections, and a paved finish on the Arizona Trail. The Half-Marat..

The Mingus Madness 50k is a challenging ultramarathon held in Prescott Valley, Arizona, featuring rugged and remote trails around the Woodchute side of Mingus Mountain. Covering approximately 32 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation gain, the course demands significant hiking and endurance. The event i..

The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile ultramarathon held annually in Seligman, Arizona, celebrating the historic Mother Road. The event offers a welcoming atmosphere with no qualification requirements, encouraging runners, crews, volunteers, and spectators to join the first mile together. Participants..

Snake Eater 100K is an ultramarathon near the Grand Canyon in Tusayan, Arizona, offering 100K and 50K distances. Presented by Bear Jaw Events, the course starts downtown at Grand Canyon National Park, with an IMAX theater staging point, then runs along jeep roads through forested terrain, connects t..

Black Canyon Ultras, presented by HOKA, is a point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert along the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. Races include a 100K (~62 miles) from Mayer High School in Spring Valley to Emery Henderson Trailhead near New River, and a 50K to Deep Canyon..

The Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs, held annually in Christopher Creek, Arizona, is a premier ultra running event in the Southwest. Celebrating its 36th edition in 2026, the race offers two challenging distances: a 50-mile ultra marathon with 6,700 feet of climbing and a 50K featuring 4,400 feet of e..

The VUE (Vortex Ultra Experience) is a trail running event held in the stunning red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it offers five race distances: 50 miles, 34 miles, 21 miles, 12 miles, and 4 miles, catering to a wide range of runners. The courses highlight Sedona's best Wes..