Trail Running calendar near Fort McDowell 2026-2027

On January 24, 2026 the Desert Classic stages a chip timed half marathon and a 5K at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale, Arizona. Both courses are professionally marked, include aid stations, and finishers receive a custom medal.

Trail races of 50 km and 25 km on the marked Pemberton Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The singletrack course has gently rolling terrain, one staffed aid station, and a vehicle entrance fee.

Trail race at Paloma Community Park on January 24, 2027 featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option with medals and shirts for participants.

An endurance loop race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour or 10 hour 42 minute formats for solo runners and teams of two to four.

A multi-distance event on the Maricopa Trail featuring 36- and 15-mile mountain-bike courses plus a 10-mile out-and-back trail run, finishing at Lake Pleasant with aid stations, live tracking, camping, and proceeds benefiting local trail st..

Trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park across multiple distances on desert single-track with regular aid stations, cupless support, and on-course crew and pacer options.

A trail race on February 6, 2027 in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills AZ, covering approximately 14K (8.6 miles) and organized by bquickrunning.

Obstacle races at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds on Feb 13 and 14 featuring a 5 km sprint, 10 km super, kids races, desert trails, cactus and mesa views.

Point to point 100K and 50K trail races on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona, featuring singletrack, jeep roads, multiple aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer provisions, and shuttle support.

Trail races in Superior, Arizona featuring 50K, 32K, 17K and 12K courses through Arnett Canyon, Picketpost Mountain and sections of the Arizona Trail.

A 5K in Phoenix on 02/27/2027 with an in-person family race and a virtual option, raising funds for people experiencing homelessness. The paved, flat canal trail is wheelchair and stroller friendly with two water stations.

Snakebite is a trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills offering 10K and 20K courses with gently rolling hills and post-race food.

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ on March 13, 2027 offers distances from 8K to 50 mile, with single track, boulder fields, and a Ford Canyon section requiring rock scrambling and navigation.

A point to point 50 km trail race from Lake Pleasant to Crown King that climbs from Sonoran Desert terrain into the Bradshaw Mountain pines with aid stations and chip timing.

A 105 mile point to point trail race near Superior, Arizona across Sonoran Desert singletrack on National Forest Lands with six aid stations and a 36 hour cutoff.

Multi-distance trail event at Lake Pleasant featuring New Waddell Dam crossings, single-track desert terrain, lake views and a short raft crossing on the 40K.

Multi-distance trail races on the Prescott Circle Trail finishing at Watson Lake with Granite Dells scenery and regularly spaced aid stations.

Mountain trail ultras near Christopher Creek Arizona offering 50 mile and 50K courses on high singletrack with significant climbing and rim views.

A 253.3 mile point to point trail race from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff across varied Arizona terrain with 21 aid stations and a 125 hour cutoff.

Night trail running at Estrella Mountain with distances from 6K to 52K on desert singletrack, stocked aid stations, live split tracking, and on-site medical support.