Trail Running calendar near North Mountain Village 2026-2027

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.

Run under the stars at Usery Mountain Regional Park. Choose from four distances on a flat, fast course through the desert trails. This event is part of the summer Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

This 50k trail run takes you through the Sierra Prieta mountains near Prescott, Arizona. It is scheduled for a late summer date in August 2026.

Event Overview The Mogollon Monster is a trail running event held on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, approximately 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix. It features two race distances: a 100-mile ultramarathon and a 42 km (marathon) race. T..

Experience desert trail running under the stars at the Javelina Jangover Night Runs. This event is the finale of the Summer Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, offering distances from 7K to 75K at McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

The Saddles 100 is a loop trail event in Prescott, Arizona, offering 50-mile and 100-mile distances. For 2026, the course direction is clockwise. The 50-mile route does not include the dells section.

Run under the stars at the Thrasher Night Trail in Cave Creek Regional Park. Choose from 5K to 33K distances on rolling desert single-track. It's the first of three night races in the series, held before the Cave Creek Thriller.

Event Overview The Cave Creek Thriller is a trail running event held in Cave Creek, Arizona. The event offers four different distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K courses are point-to-point races that explore the Maricopa Trail..

Experience a unique clothing optional 5k trail run through the desert landscape of Shangri La Ranch. Enjoy a route featuring hiking trails and dry washes followed by full access to ranch amenities like pools and a clubhouse.

Man Against Horse is a unique endurance race in Arizona where runners and riders compete over 50-mile, 25-mile, and half marathon courses. The event, born from a 1983 bar bet, includes a banquet and supports local charities. It features a c..

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..

Join the original costumed ultramarathon party in the Arizona desert. Choose from a 100-mile, 100K, or 31K night race on rolling trails in McDowell Mountain Park. Experience a festive Halloween weekend with full aid station support and a un..

Run the original costumed trail party at the Javelina Jundred. Choose from 100-mile, 100K, or the night-time 31K Jackass Trail on rolling desert singletrack in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Park. The event features festive aid stations and is..

Experience the Sonoran Desert at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with single loop or ultra endurance races. Enjoy a festival atmosphere featuring camping, music, and yoga under the Arizona stars.

Experience the desert after dark at Usery Mountain Regional Park with several trail distances ranging from 5K to 30K. Enjoy a loop based course featuring well stocked aid stations and a festive nighttime atmosphere.

Experience the desert landscape of Mesa at Usery Mountain Regional Park with trail distances ranging from 5K to 50 miles. This event features technical single track and scenic climbs through the Goldfield Mountains.

The Margonaut Dells Marathon takes runners through the famed Dells terrain near Prescott, Arizona. This challenging point-to-point event, likely a 50 km distance, is set for November 2026.

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..

Experience the desert after dark at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. This night trail event offers 5 mile, 10 mile, and 25 km distances illuminated by moonlight and headlamps.

Explore the scenic desert trails of McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Choose from five distances, from a 5-mile run to a 50-mile journey with mountain views. Enjoy chip timing, well-stocked aid stations, and a post-race charity beer garden.