Trail Running calendar near Oracle 2025-2026

San Tan Scramble on Jan 10, 2026 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek Arizona offers scenic single track through cactus filled foothills with sandy washes and a rocky Goldmine climb. Distances from 5K to 50K welcome beginners..

Enjoy a free, noncompetitive 4 mile or 1 mile run or walk through Saguaro National Park West on Sunday, Jan 11, 2026. Limited to 300 participants, the scenic out and back on dirt roads offers a relaxed desert experience for all levels.

Enjoy scenic dirt trails and rolling hills at Empire Ranch in Las Cienegas with 10k, 5k and mile options plus a kids mile. Proceeds benefit the Empire Ranch Foundation and include a souvenir shirt and post race snacks.

Tackle rolling singletrack near Oracle, Arizona on the AZT Oracle Rumble, a scenic trail race through Oracle State Park and the Arizona Trail. Multiple distances from 5K to 50 miles, cupless and community driven to support trail stewardship..

Tackle a scenic 8 mile trail at Colossal Cave Mountain Park, starting and finishing at La Posta Quemada Ranch. Limited to 250 runners, this well marked single track race rewards every finisher with a medal and is perfect for trail shoe love..

Kick off your February with a weekend of trail running in scenic Patagonia, AZ, paired with on site camping and communal meals. Enjoy live music, food trucks and good company for a relaxed, music filled running getaway.

Team up with a burro for the BRAY Apache Junction Burro Derby, a scenic 3 to 5 mile loop at Prospector Park beneath the Superstition Mountains. After the race enjoy a Prospector Playday with in hand obstacles and a stick donkey rodeo.

Take on a scenic rolling course in Apache Junction by the Lost Dutchman Mine with distances from fun run to marathon and Boston qualifier. Held over Presidents Day weekend, this volunteer organized race raises funds for local youth.

Race through Old Tucson Studios and nearby Tucson Mountain Park on dusty single track trails, washes, and Old West streets. Choose 8 mile, 4 mile, 1 mile or kids mile and enjoy desert scenery, post race refreshments, and awards.

Run scenic trails around Picketpost Mountain at Copper Corridor Trail Runs, with 12K to 50K options through canyons, saguaro forest and creek crossings. Chip timing and live tracking; aid stations are cupless so bring your own bottle.

Run through the scenic Santa Rita Mountains in Sonoita Arizona at the Old Pueblo Endurance Runs. Choose 25 or 50 miles on trails and forest roads starting at historic Kentucky Camp, then celebrate with a post race cookout.

Join the CAT DIRT DASH 5k or 1 mile fun run on desert dirt trails at Caterpillar Tinaja Hills in Green Valley, AZ, running past real Caterpillar machines. Limited to 300 runners and includes a 2026 event hat for paid participants.

Run among towering boulders and desert vistas at the Amerind Museum's Texas Canyon Trail Run, with 5K and 10K options for all ages. Enjoy postrace food, museum access with your bib, and native art awards for top finishers.

Celebrate the Southern Arizona Roadrunners 50th with a free, retro inspired cross country experience at Lincoln Regional Park. Enjoy a grassroots 5K, FitKidz mile, throwback attire and vintage tunes for a fun, no frills race day.

Tackle the Arizona Monster 300, a 304 mile point to point ultramarathon through the Sonoran Desert around Patagonia Arizona, testing endurance over rugged backcountry and high peaks. March 27 to April 3, 2026.

Run scenic Catalina State Park trails in Tucson on April 4, 2026 with a 13.1 mile half marathon or a 5.3 mile trail race. Chip timing, participant shirts, awards and post race food await runners ages 5 to 100.

Enjoy a scenic sunset run through Sabino Canyon in Tucson with a choice of a challenging 7.4 mile course or a family friendly 2 mile fun run and walk. Finishers get medals and shirts, plus post race music, pizza and Eegees.

Join the Tortolita Traverse on April 11 and 12, 2026 in Marana, AZ for scenic trail runs and mountain bike races through Tortolita Preserve. Includes custom bibs, medals and timed courses for all levels.

Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle AZ on Apr 11 2026 climbs from desert singletrack to pine forests near the Mt Lemmon summit, offering steep, scenic terrain and aid at Summerhaven. Choose the 100K, 50K, or the 100K + 50K Summit Challenge.

Run the scenic Arizona Trail between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains at the AZT Vail Scramble, with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Shuttle starts, finish line festival and proceeds benefit the Arizona Trail Association.