Trail Running calendar near Mesa 2026-2027

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offer distances from 6K to 50K on single track through Escondido, Cinch, Scenic and Shallmo trails with timed results, stocked aid stations, and a cupless policy.

Pi in the Sky is a free, limited-entry FAT ASS style trail run in Phoenix Mountain Preserve that follows an out and back route over Piestewa Peak. The course is partially marked, Garmin coordinates are provided, and aid is minimal.

Night trail races at Estrella Mountain Competitive Track offering multiple distances on desert single-track under the stars. The event is part of the 2026 Insomniac Series and features fully stocked aid stations, chip timing and live tracki..

A 4-mile climb at White Tank Regional Park on July 4, 2026, running from the park entrance to the top through mountain terrain, with aid stations, shuttle service, finisher medal and T-shirt.

A night trail event at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 25K, 12K, and 6K on flat, marked trails with staffed aid stations, cupless service, live timing, and on-site medical support as part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park on a 6.5 mile loop offer distances from 6K to 52K across technical desert terrain. Aid stations are fully stocked and pacers are allowed for 52K on the final loop.

A weekend of mountain trail running on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, featuring an approximately 100 mile point-to-point ultramarathon and a 42 km trail race, both on technical single-track with large elevation change and limited crew..

A night trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 75K, 50K, 25K, 15K and 7K on rolling desert single track. Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series with staffed aid stations, live tracking, and a cupless policy.

A night trail event at Cave Creek Regional Park with 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K looped courses on rolling desert single track. Aid stations, drop bag area, finish line photos, and a Double Down option with the next day's Cave Creek Thriller.

Point to point ultra and in-park trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park on October 17, 2026. Distances from 5K to 50K, cupless format, on-course aid, shuttle service and live tracking.

This Arizona event features a 5k desert trail run on the grounds of Shangri La Ranch. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to run nude. Registration includes day access to the ranch's pools, café, and other amenities.

The Desert Runner Trail Series is a package of fall trail runs in the Arizona desert. Choose from Short, Middle, Trail, or Ultra distance categories across three races. The series is a cupless event encouraging runners to bring their own hy..

A multi-distance trail event in McDowell Mountain Regional Park on October 31 to November 1, 2026 featuring looped desert singletrack, marked night sections, four on-course aid stations, crew and pacer rules, qualifying status for Western S..

The Jackass Night Trail will take place in Fort McDowell on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run 31 kilometers.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K on a 9 km loop with stocked aid stations, a drop bag area, crew access at the trailhead, and live timing and finisher awards.

A multi-distance trail event on November 14, 2026 at Usery Mountain Regional Park near Mesa, AZ, featuring desert and mountain trails, regular aid stations, a cupless policy, and specific crew and pacer rules for the 50 mile race.

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs is a fixed-time festival on a flat one-mile loop in Arizona's Estrella Mountain Park. It features events from 6 to 48 hours and hosts the USATF 24-Hour National Championship. Runners can test their limits with full..

A night trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 25K, 10 Mile, and 5 Mile courses on the competitive track, with staffed aid stations, marked trails, and on-site medical support.

Trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ feature five distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on desert single track and competitive trails, with aid stations, chip timing, live split tracking, and on-site medical s..

Event Details Across the Years is a multi-day running festival held from late December to early January. It describes itself as the original fixed-time multi-day event celebrating the New Year. The event takes place at the Peoria Sports Com..