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..

The Snakebite is a scenic trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Offering 10K and 20K distances, the course features gently rolling hills and is approximately 95% on trails, providing a fast yet enjoyable desert running experience. Participants can..

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona, offers a range of distances including 50 Mile, 50K, 30K, Half Marathon, 8K, and a Kid’s Fun Run. The courses feature rugged single-track trails with challenging climbs, steep descents, large boulders, and dese..

The Crown King Scramble is a classic 50K ultramarathon held in Arizona, starting at Lake Pleasant Regional Park and finishing at the historic Crown King Saloon in the Bradshaw Mountains. This point-to-point race covers 31 miles with a challenging 6,828 feet of elevation gain, beginning in the Sonora..

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 Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs, held annually in Christopher Creek, Arizona, is a premier ultra running event in the Southwest. The race offers two challenging distances: a 50-mile ultra marathon with 6,700 feet of climbing and a 50K featuring 4,400 feet of elevation gain. Both courses consist of..

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs, held in Prescott, Arizona, offer a range of distances including 92K, 60K, 33K, half-marathon, and 10K races. The event features scenic and challenging courses along the Prescott Circle Trail, which encircles the city and showcases diverse terrain such as desert trails,..

The VUE (Vortex Ultra Experience) is a trail running event held in the stunning red rock landscapes of Sedona, Arizona. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it offers five race distances: 50 miles, 34 miles, 21 miles, 12 miles, and 4 miles, catering to a wide range of runners. The courses highlight Sedona'..

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. For..

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..

The Hotfoot Hamster is a fixed-time ultra running event held at the historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a USATF-certified, flat, and fast 500-meter crushed gravel loop that circles the century-old manor grounds. The course is designed..