Trail Running calendar near Jerome 2025-2026

Kick off 2026 with the New Year Burro Bash in Wickenburg AZ on January 3, where you can race solo or pair up with a burro over 5k or 10k. Camping is included so bring your burro and friends for a fun desert weekend.

Prickly Pedal features scenic mountain bike point to point and loop options plus a 10 mile trail run on the Maricopa Trail at Lake Pleasant. Enjoy aid stations, finish photos and support the Maricopa Trail & Park Foundation.

Experience rugged desert single track and dirt roads in Cave Creek Regional Park with distances from 6K to 50 miles for every trail runner. Join the Desert Runner Trail Series on Feb 7, 2026 for stocked aid stations, distinctive finisher aw..

Black Canyon Ultras offers point to point 50K and 100K on Arizona's Black Canyon Trail with scenic singletrack and multiple river crossings. 100K is a Western States qualifier in under 17 hours and part of World Trail Majors.

Join the GORETEX Kahtoola Uphill in Flagstaff on February 21, 2026 for a spirited mountain climb at Arizona Snowbowl, with courses for all abilities and human powered gear welcome. All proceeds benefit Friends of Camp Colton youth environme..

April 4, 2026: run 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King in Black Canyon City AZ. Shuttle, two aid stations and drop bag service provided; ideal preview for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100 runners.

Dam Good Run at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown Arizona on April 12, 2026 invites trail runners of all levels with distances from 2 miles to 40K. Expect scenic shoreline trails, dam crossings, rocky climbs and lake views.

Run through Prescott's scenic Granite Dells at Watson Lake with races from 10K to an epic 92K full loop of the Prescott Circle Trail. Expect rugged singletrack, granite scrambles, generous aid stations, and unforgettable lake finishes.

Run the VUE Vortex Ultra in Sedona on April 18, 2026, on single track through red rock views, slick rock plateaus and towering spires. Distances from 4 miles to 50 miles and a lively Vendor Village celebrate finishers and community.

Run the Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs on April 18, 2026 at Mountain Meadow Ranch, with Mogollon Rim vistas and stream crossings. Choose 50 mile or 50K courses on mostly singletrack for a rugged, scenic challenge.

Hells Dells is a rugged 30.6 mile ultratrail around Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona, through slick rock and technical Granite Dells terrain. This low support local run features two aid stations and honors the memory of two dogs.

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..

Run through shady Ponderosa pines at the 5th Annual Taco 'Bout Fun Run in Buffalo Park with chip timed 5K and 10K, a stroller friendly one mile stroll and a kids Churro Chase. Family friendly and supporting Hope Pregnancy Resource Center.

Honor Memorial Day at the Flag Run in Black Canyon City on May 23, 2026, with 5K and 10K run and ruck options on scenic trails. Proceeds support Anthem Daisy Mountain Veterans and water stations are staffed by US Marine vets.

Run under the stars through Flagstaff ponderosa pines at Fort Tuthill with three distance choices for trail runners. Enjoy stocked aid stations, on site camping, and a custom finisher medal after a scenic night on single track.

Choose from 50K, 27K, 13K or 6K at Flagstaff's Big Pine Trail Runs in Fort Tuthill, winding through ponderosa pine above 7,000 feet with sweeping mesa views. Chip timing, live splits and a race finisher mug await.