Trail Running calendar near Jerome 2026-2027

Prickly Pedal at Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers multiple mountain bike distances on the Maricopa Trail and a scenic 10 mile out and back trail run with desert and lake views. Proceeds support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.

Explore sun baked single track and rugged desert trails at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek Regional Park on Feb 7 2026. Choose from six distances from 6K to 50 mile and enjoy stocked aid stations and chip timing.

Experience rugged canyon trails at the Black Canyon Ultras near Mayer and New River, Arizona with 50K and 100K point to point courses. Scenic river crossings and technical singletrack make this a memorable Western States qualifying 100K.

Climb and descend Flagstaff ski slopes at the GORETEX Kahtoola Uphill on February 21, 2026, with traction or skinning options across several distances. All proceeds support Friends of Camp Colton for youth environmental education.

Train on the first 37 miles of the Cocodona course on April 4, 2026 in Black Canyon City, AZ, running from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King. Perfect prep for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100 with shuttle and aid support.

Run scenic shoreline single track trails and cross the historic New Waddell Dam at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Distances from 2 miles to 40K showcase desert and lake views with a unique raft or optional swim crossing on the 40K.

Run Prescott's Whiskey Basin Trail Runs around Watson Lake with the Granite Dells as a stunning finish backdrop. Multiple distances from 10K to 92K wind through pines, juniper, gravel and granite for all abilities.

Run Sedona's iconic red rock trails at the VUE on April 18, 2026, with distances from 4 to 50 miles across singletrack and slickrock. All runners get a tech shirt and finishers earn medals or buckles while supporting Arielle's Light.

Join the 36th Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs on April 18 near Payson, Arizona. Pick a 50 mile or 50K trail ultra along singletrack atop the Mogollon Rim with creek crossings and sweeping plateau views.

Run a scenic but rugged 50k around Prescott's Watson Lake through the granite Dells, featuring slick rock and sun soaked exposed sections. Low support race with two aid stations, so come prepared and enjoy sweeping lake views.

Cocodona is a multi day trail series in Arizona, May 4 to 9, featuring distances from 40 miles to an epic 250 miles. Routes cross desert and pine country through Sedona, Flagstaff and other towns, with stunning scenery and reliable aid.

Bradshaw Brute is a 100 mile point to point ultramarathon across Arizona from Black Canyon City to Prescott. Rugged trails, creek crossings and about 20,000 feet of climbing await and a prior qualifying finish is required.

Run the stunning Mingus Traverse, a point to point 79 mile trail from Prescott to Sedona that threads single track, historic towns and red rock vistas. Expect over 10,000 feet of climbing, remote aid support and a generous 44.75 hour cutoff..

Run Sedona Canyons 125, a point to point ultramarathon through red rock country from Jerome to Flagstaff. Cover 125 miles of mostly single track trail and Arizona Trail scenery for a true backcountry adventure May 6 to 9 2026.

Run the Flagstaff Crest 39, a scenic 39 mile point to point trail in May from Fort Tuthill to downtown Flagstaff as part of Cocodona week. Single track pine forest, high desert views and roughly 3,000 to 4,000 feet of climbing make for a bo..

Join the 5th annual Taco 'Bout Fun Run on May 16 in Flagstaff's scenic Buffalo Park for chip timed 10K and 5K trail races through Ponderosa forest. Family friendly events include a stroller friendly mile and a free Churro Chase for kids.

Join the Memorial Day Flag Run in Black Canyon City May 23 to honor fallen heroes by carrying an American flag during a scenic 5K or 10K run or ruck on the Black Canyon Trails. Proceeds support local veterans and families.

Run under the stars at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff with three trail distances through high ponderosa pines and mesa top views. Enjoy aid stations, finisher medals, limited tent camping and live split tracking for a memorable nighttime trail e..

Run through ponderosa pine forests above 7,000 feet at Fort Tuthill County Park with distances from 6K to 50K on scenic looped trails. Aid stations, on site medical support, camping and finisher awards give this a festival vibe.

Take on the Mogollon Monster on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, with a 100 mile and a 42K over a weekend. Expect high altitude, repeated rim climbs, technical singletrack and sweeping forest views in a true ultramarathon test.