Trail Running calendar near North Rim 2025-2026

Groovin' in the Aspens is a trail running event held at the Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff, Arizona. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, it offers multiple race distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K. The courses traverse scenic aspens and pines, featuring a mix of smooth, easy green loops for the 6K..

The Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra is a challenging endurance event hosted by the Arizona Trail Association, featuring a 100-mile run, a 55K run, a 100-mile mountain bike race, and relay options. The race takes place in northern Arizona, starting in Flagstaff and finishing at the Gr..

Babbitts Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held near the iconic SP Crater in Flagstaff, Arizona. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, combining dirt trails and roads with about 150 feet of elevation gain, offering stunning views of the crater and surrounding pe..

Flagstaff Sky Peaks is a premier mountain trail running event held in Flagstaff, Arizona, featuring race distances of 50 miles, 50K, 26K, and 10K. The races start at the Fort Valley Trailhead near Snowbowl Road, traversing scenic single-track trails through the Coconino National Forest and the Arizo..

The AZT North Rim Ramble, held near Jacob Lake, Arizona, offers marathon, half-marathon, and 10K (approximately 7 miles) races on September 28, 2025. The marathon and half-marathon feature a scenic 13.1-mile loop on the Kaibab Plateau, combining forest roads and singletrack trails through spruce, pi..

The Flagstaff Marathon, known as "The Coolest Marathon in Arizona," takes place in Flagstaff, AZ, at the Arizona Nordic Village within the scenic Coconino National Forest. This event features off-road courses through ponderosa pine and aspen forests at over 8,000 feet elevation, offering marathon, h..

The Flagstaff Loop Trail 45 Miler is an unofficial "fatass" style ultramarathon held in Flagstaff, Arizona, starting at the Schultz Creek Trailhead. This unique event features a 45-mile course through scenic trails around Flagstaff. There is no entry fee, but participants must contribute items like..

The Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Government Prairie near Parks, Arizona. The 26th edition is scheduled for October 11, 2025, featuring multiple race distances including a 30K, an 11.2-mile long course, a 10K, and a kids dash. The race is organized by the Nort..

The Horseshoe Bend Ultras, held in Page, Arizona, offers three race distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 55K, and a half marathon. The courses showcase stunning natural landmarks, including Antelope Canyon and the iconic Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado River. Runners traverse desert sand and slickrock, with..

The Over the Rainbow Runs, held in Kanab, Utah, offers a scenic trail running experience with events including a 10K, Half Marathon, and Half Marathon Relay. The courses start and finish near Jacob Hamblin Park and traverse the bluffs surrounding Kanab, featuring a mix of 75% single-track trails, 20..

The Elden Ridge Run is a half marathon trail race held in Flagstaff, Arizona, starting at the Sandy Seep Trailhead. The course features scenic views of meadows and ponderosa pines, with a challenging climb up Elden Lookout trail to the summit of Mt. Elden.Runners then descend through varied terrain..

The Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon is a scenic and challenging trail running event held near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Tusayan, Arizona. Set within the Kaibab National Forest on the Coconino Plateau, the approximately 13.1-mile course features rugged terrain, rolling hills, forest jeep..

The Snake Eater 100K is an ultra-distance trail running event held in Tusayan, Arizona, near the Grand Canyon. Participants can choose between 100K and 50K distances. The race starts downtown Tusayan at the Grand Canyon National Park, beginning near the IMAX theater and progressing onto fire road 32..

The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile ultramarathon held in Seligman, Arizona, celebrating the historic Mother Road. This unique race offers three divisions: Crewed Runners, Journey Runners (self-supported with aid stations), and Relay Teams of 3 to 6 members. The course features iconic Route 66 landm..

The Mountain Sheep Canyon Run takes place in Page, Arizona, featuring two race distances: a challenging 10-mile and a 5K course. The 10-mile race is a loop through the Navajo Nation's sand and slot canyons of Mountain Sheep Canyon, including double and single track trails, washes, ridges, and a desc..

The Antelope Canyon X Half Marathon is a challenging trail race held near Page, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land. The half marathon covers approximately 13.9 miles with nearly 1,200 feet of ascent, featuring diverse terrain including sand, double track roads, ATV trails, washes, and slot canyons. Runn..

The Grand to Grand Ultra presents the UTAH 115, a challenging ultramarathon held in Kanab, Utah, featuring race distances of 115 miles, 50 miles, and 50 kilometers. Set in the high desert of southern Utah, the course traverses rugged terrain including sand dunes, canyons, red rock climbs, and forest..

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. Kids..