Trail Running calendar near Fountain Hills 2026-2027

A night trail running event in Tolleson AZ offering distances from 6K to 52K on desert single track among saguaro cactus. Courses feature stocked aid stations, drop bags, crew access for the start finish, and live race tracking.

A six-race night trail series in Maricopa County parks from April to September, featuring distances from 5 km to 75 km and series passes with a 20% registration saving. Series rankings use each runner’s top three race scores.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

An untimed out-and-back 12 mile run on Mt. Ord on July 4, 2026, run FAT ASS style and limited to 50 participants. Runners carry their own supplies, receive a free Asics t-shirt, and prizes go to the first male and female to the summit.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on a flat, fast course using Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel and Blevins Trails. Aid stations are stocked and the event is part of the 2026 Insomniac Night Tra..

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K and 6K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with stocked aid stations and on-site medical support. The event is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

A 50K trail run near Prescott, AZ that covers 31.5 miles and about 5,500 feet of climbing, passing Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Wolverton. Aid stations are at miles 6.5, 15 and 23 and a 3 MPH cut off applies.

A three‑event Friday evening 5K series at AZ Falls with chip timing, age group awards, raffle prizes and collectible desert themed medals; the series supports Child Crisis Arizona and includes a virtual race option.

Fixed-time ultras of six and twelve hours take place on a 500 meter flat gravel loop at historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. The event features an on-course aid station, cupless refills, crew zones, and onsite parking.

A point to point trail weekend on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, offering a 100 mile ultramarathon and a 42 km race with large elevation change, technical singletrack, and designated crew and aid station support.

Three Friday evening 5K races at AZ Falls on 8/21, 9/18 and 10/16 with chip timing, age group awards, raffle prizes and collectible desert medals. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona and includes a virtual option.

A night trail running event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 75K, 50K, 25K, 15K and 7K on rolling desert single track, with stocked aid stations, cupless service, drop bags, crew access, live tracking and chip timing.

Saddles 100 in Prescott, AZ on October 3, 2026 features looped 100 and 50 mile trail races plus a new 6.66 mile fun run around Willow Lake. The main course is run clockwise in 2026.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on looped single-track courses with fully stocked aid stations, live split tracking, chip timing and a drop bag area. Crews allowed at start/finish; pacers are not..

A three‑race Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with collectible desert themed medals, chip timing, age group awards and a virtual option, raising funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

A multi-distance trail event in Cave Creek Regional Park and on the Maricopa Trail, featuring 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K courses, aid stations, shuttle logistics, cupless service, and awards for top finishers.

A 5 km desert trail run at Shangrai La Ranch in New River, Arizona, where nudity is encouraged but not required. Registration includes a day visit with pools, a café, clubhouse and game room, and the race is chip timed.

An endurance event in Prescott, AZ where runners and endurance horses share mixed single-track and dirt-road courses. Distances include a 50 mile loop summiting Mingus Mountain, a 25 mile option, and a 13 mile lollipop loop.

A fall trail series around Cave Creek, Arizona featuring multiple race distances across three dates. Series passes reduce entry cost and the events include cupless options and a points cup competition.

Javelina Jundred on October 31, 2026 in McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers five-loop ultramarathon courses of 100 miles and 100 kilometers plus a Jackass 31K night loop, with organized crew and vehicle camping options.