Trail Running calendar near Mesa 2025-2026

The Vertigo Night Runs, hosted by Aravaipa Running, take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. This night trail running event offers multiple distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K, and 52K, catering to both beginners and ultra-distance runners. The courses run on the 6.5-mile Sonora..

The Jackrabbit Jubilee is a unique night running event held at Nardini Manor, a historic country estate in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose between 12-hour and 6-hour fixed-time races on a flat, 500-meter USATF-certified crushed gravel loop that circles the property. The course offers a fun..

The Mogollon Monster is a rugged and challenging trail race held near Pine, Arizona, about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix. It features a 100-mile ultra marathon and a 42K race, both traversing the scenic Mogollon Rim, which rises 2,000 feet and stretches 200 miles across Arizona. The 100-mile cours..

The Javelina Jangover Night Run is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple distances: 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K, featuring rolling desert single-track trails with a mix of fast, smooth sections and challenging mountain..

The Thrasher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. It offers four distances: 33K, 22K, 11K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 11-kilometer loop featuring the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Overton Trails. The course includes two climbs per loo..

The Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs, held in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a celebrated event marking its 16th year as part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races are point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, connect..

The Bare Buns Desert Run is a unique 5K trail race held at Shangri La Ranch in New River, Arizona. Known as the only nude run in Arizona, participants are encouraged to run with minimal clothing—just tennis shoes—though nudity is optional. The course winds through the ranch property, including hikin..

Jackass Night Trail is a unique 31K night race held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona, as part of the Javelina Jundred event. This single-loop race follows the Javelina Jundred course clockwise, offering runners a festive nighttime experience with themed aid stations and t..

Javelina Jundred is a unique and festive ultramarathon held annually at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event features three race distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and a 31-kilometer night trail run called Jackass Night Trail. The 100-mile race consists of five..

Pass Mountain Trail Runs, held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona, is a premier event in the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series. The race offers multiple distances: 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, catering to a wide range of trail runners. The courses feature scenic and chall..

The PhoMo 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, Arizona, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Trailhead. Covering 31.2 miles (50 km) with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, the course features rocky, technical terrain with minimal shade, demanding s..

The Punisher Night Trail is a night trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It offers four distances: 30K, 20K, 10K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 9-kilometer loop featuring trails such as Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks, and Cat Peaks Pass. The..

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs, held November 21-23, 2025, take place at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona. This ultra-running event features multiple race options including 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour timed runs, and fixed distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, and 50K. The cou..

The Trail Blazer 10k will take place in Peoria on Sunday 23 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The McDowell Mountain Frenzy is a trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, catering to both beginners and experienced runners. The courses feature rolling single-trac..

The Mayhem Night Trail is a thrilling night trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Offering 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile distances, the race challenges participants to navigate desert single-track trails under headlamp and moonlight. The course features wi..

The Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run is an annual event held at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 5K course that loops counterclockwise around the park. Participants can run, jog, or hike with their dogs or solo, with an emphasis on community and respect for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed and va..

Desert Solstice is a premier ultrarunning track event held annually at Central High School Track in Phoenix, Arizona. This elite invitational features competitive 24-hour and 100-mile races on a 400-meter all-weather track, with the direction of travel changing every four hours. Limited to 25 runner..

Across the Years is a unique multi-day fixed-time running event held annually at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Spanning six days from December 28 to January 3, it offers a variety of race options including 6-day, 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour fixed-time races, as wel..

The Scarface Mountain Trail Run is an inaugural event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 10K trail run, a 5K (3.35 miles) trail run, and a 1-mile fun run. The course features scenic desert trails beneath Pass Mounta..