Trail Running calendar near Marana 2025-2026

Challenge desert trails at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa with Pass Mountain Trail Runs on November 8, 2025. Multiple distances from 5K to 50 Mile wind through scenic single track, rocky sections, and Cholla forests for all levels.

Experience moonlit trails at the Punisher Night Trail in Mesa, Arizona at Usery Mountain Park with 5K to 30K options. Pair it with Pass Mountain for a Double Down medal and enjoy well stocked aid stations and lively night vibes.

Celebrate Veterans Day at Catalina State Park in Tucson with trail and road races including 10.6 miles, 5.3 miles and a fast flat 5k. Enjoy homemade Mexican breakfast, pro photos and finisher shirts while racing for age group awards.

Join the Thanksgiving XC Classic at Reid Park in Tucson on Nov 27 for a scenic 5K or 1.5 mile fun run. Tackle a grass and dirt cross country loop with hay bales, stroller lanes, and support Toys for Tots and Team Hoyt Arizona.

Take on the Southern Arizona Triple 50, one registration for three 50 mile trail ultras around Tucson, Oracle and Sonoita. Finish all three within 45 hours to earn a finisher garment and support the Arizona Trail Association.

Experience rolling high desert trails near Colossal Cave Mountain Park with distance options from a 50 mile ultra to day and night 13 milers. Great views, aid stations, and engraved railroad spikes for ultra finishers make this a must run.

The 20th Annual Vail Jingle Trail takes place in Tucson, Arizona, and offers two festive races: a 5K and Santa’s Little Helper 1K, highlighted for Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event embraces a holiday spirit with decorated courses, chee..

Tackle rugged single track and desert washes at RUNMARANA Dirt Dash at Wild Burro, with a 13.1 mile half and a 6 mile option through scenic Tortolita Mountain Park. Enjoy challenging climbs, finisher awards and community fun.

Join the inaugural Scarface Mountain Trail Run at Usery Mountain Park on Jan 3, 2026 for scenic desert trails. Choose 10 km, 5 km or 1 mile, get a race shirt and finisher pint, and support local charities.

Run scenic single track through Saguaros and desert valleys at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, with rocky climbs and sandy washes for a true desert trail challenge. Distances range from 5K to 50K with aid stations and a lively trail vibe.

Enjoy scenic Empire Ranch trails in Las Cienegas with distances from a kids mile to 10k, rolling hills and desert views make for a memorable run. Proceeds benefit Empire Ranch with post race festivities and awards.

Event details Saguaro Showdown is a backyard ultra-style run and ruck event at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ. There are separate running and rucking races; participants may enter only one. Race swag includes an event T-shirt and..

Experience classic singletrack in Oracle State Park and remote stretches of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with rolling desert climbs and scenic vistas near Tucson. Distances range from 5K to 50 miles and proceeds support the Arizona Tra..

The Daydreamer is a trail running event held in Patagonia, Arizona, featuring 10k, 30k, and 50k race distances. Set along pristine, lesser-known sections of the Arizona Trail, runners experience the unique Madrean Sky Islands environment wi..

Run scenic winter courses near the Lost Dutchman Mine and Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, Arizona. Choose marathon, half, 10K, 8K trail or fun run; the USATF certified marathon is a Boston qualifier and benefits local youth.

Run through the movie sets and desert trails at Old Tucson Studios with distances from a 100 yard dash to an 8 mile trail run. Family friendly fun with western flair, a costume contest, post race refreshments and awards.

Join Copper Corridor Trail Runs in Superior Arizona on Feb 28 2026 with 50K, 31K, 17K and 12K routes through Arnett Canyon and around Picketpost Mountain. Enjoy riparian creeks, desert singletrack, frequent aid stations and chip timing; the..

Old Pueblo Endurance Runs brings 25 and 50 mile trail races through the scenic Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona, with sweeping Wrightson views. Expect rugged mountain trails, finisher awards and a lively post race cookout.

Run or walk among dramatic rock formations at the Amerind Museum in Texas Canyon, choosing 5K or 10K courses for adults and youth. Your entry includes museum access and helps support research, education and conservation for the Native Peopl..

Take on 304 miles across the wild Sonoran Desert in the Arizona Monster 300, a point to point ultramarathon based in Patagonia with a 170 hour cutoff. Rugged backcountry, high ridgelines and plentiful aid make this a true desert odyssey.