Trail Running calendar near Mayer 2025-2026

The Lost Dutchman Marathon is an annual scenic running event held every President's Day weekend in Apache Junction, Arizona, near the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine. It features multiple race distances including a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K trail run, and fun run. The marathon course is USATF ce..

Snakebite is a scenic trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The race offers two distance options: 10K and 20K, with approximately 95% of the course on trails featuring gently rolling hills. Participants enjoy the beautiful desert landscape, support..

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with distances including 50 miles, 50K, 30K, half marathon, 8K, and a kid’s fun run. The courses feature rugged single-track trails with significant cli..

The Crown King Scramble is a classic 50-kilometer point-to-point trail race in Arizona, starting at Lake Pleasant Regional Park and finishing at the historic Crown King Saloon in the Bradshaw Mountains. The course features a scenic and challenging route that begins lakeside in the Sonoran Desert, ru..

The Dam Good Run is an annual trail running event held at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown, Arizona. It offers multiple distances including 40K, 26K, 13K, 4-mile, and 2-mile races, catering to all levels of runners. A unique feature is the opportunity to run across the New Waddell Dam early..

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs, held in Prescott, Arizona, offer a range of distances including 91K, 60K, 33K, a half marathon, and 10K. The ultra races follow the scenic Prescott Circle Trail, a loop around the city, with all finishes at Watson Lake Park, featuring the striking Granite Dells rock for..

The VUE (Vortex Ultra Experience) is a trail running event held in the stunning Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Celebrating its 5th anniversary on April 18, 2026, the race offers five distance options: 50 miles, 34 miles, 21 miles, 12 miles, and 4 miles, catering to a wide range of runners. The course..

The Cocodona 250 is a monumental 256.5-mile ultramarathon held in Arizona, starting at Deep Canyon Ranch in Black Canyon City and finishing in downtown Flagstaff. This point-to-point race traverses diverse landscapes including the Sonoran Desert, Bradshaw Mountains, historic towns like Crown King, P..

The Taco 'Bout Fun Run is an annual event held at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, featuring professionally chip-timed trail races through the scenic Ponderosa forest. Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or a flat, stroller-friendly 1 Mile Stroll suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Kids..

The Memorial Day Flag Run, held in Black Canyon City, Arizona, is a patriotic trail event featuring 5K and 10K distances with options to run or ruck carrying a 35-pound pack. Participants are encouraged to carry American flags individually or as teams to honor fallen service members. The out-and-bac..