Trail Running calendar near Jerome 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..

Tackle Mingus Madness 50K in Prescott Valley, AZ on November 1, a rugged, remote trail around Mingus Mountain with 6,000 feet of climbing. This grassroots, minimally supported race delivers a gritty backcountry test for self reliant runners..

Event details The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held on Historic Route 66 in Arizona, starting in Seligman and finishing at Topock66. The event is described as the fourth annual running of the race and offers..

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.

Prickly Pedal on Feb 1, 2026 offers point to point 36 and 15 mile mountain bike routes on the Maricopa Trail plus a scenic 10 mile out and back run at Lake Pleasant. Proceeds benefit the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.

Enjoy rugged Sonoran Desert single track at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek, AZ on Feb 7, 2026. Multiple distances from 6K to 50 mile offer something for every trail runner, with aid stations, chip timing and finisher awards.

Tackle rugged singletrack and jeep roads on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail with point to point 100K and 50K races in Arizona, featuring creek crossings and remote aid stations. The 100K doubles as a Western States 100 qualifier..

Tackle the Skull Krusher 50K in Cave Creek AZ, a rugged trail run with roughly 5,000 feet of climbing and scenic Skull Mesa views. Mostly self supported with one aid station and GPX navigation, this race rewards grit and adventure.

Take on the 18th annual Dam Good Run at Lake Pleasant Regional Park with distances from 2 to 40K, scenic shoreline single track and rugged desert climbs. Most courses cross the New Waddell Dam for a memorable lakeside challenge.

Experience Sedona's red rock single track at VUE Vortex Ultra Experience, with distances from 4 Miles to 50 Miles through slickrock, towering spires and Oak Creek vistas. Finisher awards, a beer garden, yoga and community runs make it a fes..

Join the 36th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs in Christopher Creek on April 18, 2026 for scenic, challenging singletrack along the Mogollon Rim with 50 mile and 50K options. Expect big climbs, stream crossings, and sweeping rim vistas..

Experience Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in Prescott, Arizona on April 18, 2026, with distances from 92K to 10K, all finishing at scenic Watson Lake. Tackle rugged desert and pine trails, technical granite sections, and a memorable Granite Dells..

The Bradshaw Brute is a rugged 100 mile point to point ultramarathon on Arizona's Cocodona route from Black Canyon City to Watson Lake in Prescott. Technical trails, big climbs and remote terrain make it a true test for qualified runners.

Cocodona is a multi distance trail series across Arizona in early May 2026, with races from 39 to 250 miles finishing in downtown Flagstaff. Expect rugged single track and high country views with full aid and pacer options for longer races.

Mingus Traverse is a rugged point to point trail run from Prescott to Sedona in early May, about 79 miles through pine forest, high desert and iconic red rock scenery. Expect big climbs, varied single track and supportive aid stations.

Run about 125 miles from Jerome to Flagstaff through Sedona red rock canyons and the Coconino National Forest on mostly single track trails. Expect epic scenery, a generous time limit, and staffed aid stations with vegan options.

Tackle the Flagstaff Crest, a scenic 39 mile point to point trail race linking urban paths and high country single track around Flagstaff. Expect high elevation, varied terrain, four aid stations and a 27 hour cutoff as part of Cocodona wee..

Join the 5th annual Taco 'Bout Fun Run at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff for scenic trail races through Ponderosa pines. Pick 10K, 5K, a stroller friendly 1 Mile Stroll, or the free Children's Churro Chase and enjoy tacos at the finish.

Honor Memorial Day with a trail run or ruck on the Black Canyon Trails, choose 5K or 10K and carry a 35 lb pack or go light. Carry a flag, bring your own hydration for this cupless event and support Anthem Daisy Mountain Veterans.

Run under the stars at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff on June 19 with three night trail distances through ponderosa pines and mesa single track. Enjoy chip timing, iced coffee, well stocked aid stations and a custom finisher medal.