Trail Running calendar near Mesa 2026-2027

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 6K to 52K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with technical terrain, stocked aid stations, live tracking, camping availability, and cupless race protocol.

The Insomniac Night Series will take place in Cave Creek on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 6 and 52 kilometers.

A monthly Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with live chip timing, three collectible desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The events raise funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

Fixed-time 6- and 12-hour runs on a flat 500 m crushed-gravel loop at historic Nardini Manor on Aug 22, 2026, with on-course aid, cupless policy and free parking.

A free community run at Piestewa Peak where participants climb the summit repeatedly during a six hour window. On-course refreshments, giveaways, and Everyday Ultra coaches run alongside participants.

Trail races of 102.3 miles and 42 km along the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona featuring technical single track, high elevation and substantial total climb.

An evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with three monthly races that support Child Crisis Arizona. Live events are chip timed with age group awards and raffle prizes, plus a virtual option with collectible medals.

Night trail running event near Fountain Hills, Arizona offering distances from 7K to 75K. Staged from the Pemberton Trailhead and organized by Aravaipa Running as the final race in the Summer Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering looped 5K, 11K, 22K and 33K options on desert single track with stocked aid stations, live tracking and a cupless race policy.

A three-race evening 5K series at AZ Falls with chip timing, age group awards, desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona and limits each live race to 250 participants.

A multi distance trail event on October 17 that runs inside Cave Creek Regional Park and along the Maricopa Trail, including a 50K that links Lake Pleasant to Cave Creek. Courses are rocky and exposed, cupless with staffed aid stations and..

A 5 km desert trail run at Shangrai La Ranch in New River, Arizona, where nudity is encouraged but not required. Registration includes a day visit with pools, a café, clubhouse and game room, and the race is chip timed.

Fall pass for the Desert Runner Trail Series in Cave Creek AZ with multiple trail distances across three race dates and cupless events.

Charity bib entries reserve spots in the Javelina Jundred 100 Mile and 100K races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with fundraising minimums of $4,000 and $3,000. The 100 Mile is a 2027 Western States qualifier and a Golden Ticket race.

A single-loop night race on the Javelina Jundred course, the 31 km Jackass Night Trail mixes desert singletrack, four aid stations, costume fun and glow-in-the-dark atmosphere.

A solo trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6-7, 2026 with a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultra options on a 15.2 mile course. The weekend features a Ragnar Village with food trucks, music, and a bonf..

A two day trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6-7, 2026, featuring 121 miles of single-track desert trails with 15.2 miles per runner. Teams of 8 or 4 camp in Ragnar Village with food trucks, music, and Rent A Tent av..

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park featuring 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K looped courses with staffed aid stations, chip timing and live split tracking.

A trail race at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K courses. Routes run through desert and Goldfield Mountain terrain with aid stations, cupless policy, drop bag options, and race support..

A multi-day endurance event in Goodyear, Arizona on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop featuring fixed-time and fixed-distance races. The 2026 edition hosts the USATF 24 Hour Championship and includes on-course aid, camping, and a prize p..