Trail Running calendar near Paradise Valley Village 2025-2026

The Vertigo Night Runs, hosted by Aravaipa Running, take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. This nighttime trail running event offers multiple distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K, and a challenging 52K ultra. The courses run on the 6.5-mile Sonoran Competitive track loop, featu..

The Jackrabbit Jubilee is a unique night running event held at Nardini Manor, a historic country estate in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose between 12-hour and 6-hour fixed-time races on a flat, 500-meter USATF-certified crushed gravel loop that circles the property. The course offers a fun..

The Mogollon Monster 100 is a rugged and challenging trail ultramarathon held near Pine, Arizona, about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix. The main event is a 100-mile race featuring six climbs along the Mogollon Rim, with elevations ranging from 5,200 to 8,000 feet and a total ascent of approximately..

The Javelina Jangover Night Run is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K, featuring rolling desert single-track trails with a mix of fast, smooth sections and challe..

Saddles 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Prescott, Arizona, offering runners the choice of a 50- or 100-mile loop course. The race features some of the best local trails, providing a challenging and scenic experience. In 2025, the course will be run counterclockwise, with 50-mile participants c..

The Thrasher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. It offers four distances: 33K, 22K, 11K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 11-kilometer loop featuring the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Overton Trails. The course includes two climbs per loo..

The Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs, held in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a celebrated event marking its 16th year as part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races are point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, connect..

The Man Against Horse Race, held annually in Prescott, Arizona, is a unique endurance event where runners and horseback riders compete simultaneously on the same challenging courses. Established in 1983 from a bar bet, the race features three distances: a 50-mile main event with about 7,300 feet of..

The Bare Buns Desert Run is a unique 5K trail race held at Shangri La Ranch in New River, Arizona. Known as the only nude run in Arizona, participants are encouraged to run with minimal clothing—just tennis shoes—though nudity is optional. The course winds through the ranch property, including hikin..

Jackass Night Trail is a unique 31K night race held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona, as part of the Javelina Jundred event. This single-loop race follows the Javelina Jundred course clockwise, offering runners a festive nighttime experience with themed aid stations and t..

The Javelina Jundred is a unique ultra running festival held annually in late October at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Known as the original costumed 100-mile trail run party, it features challenging 100-mile and 100-kilometer races on a rolling single-track course th..

Pass Mountain Trail Runs, held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona, is a premier event in the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series. The race offers multiple distances: 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, catering to a wide range of trail runners. The courses feature scenic and chall..

The PhoMo 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, Arizona, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Trailhead (Cholla Ramada). Covering 31.2 miles (50 km) with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, the course features rocky, technical terrain with minimal sh..

The Punisher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It offers four distances: 30K, 20K, 10K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 9-kilometer loop featuring trails such as Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks, and Cat Peaks Pass...

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs, held November 21-23, 2025, take place at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona. This ultra-running event features multiple race options including 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour fixed-time runs, as well as fixed-distance races of 100 miles, 100K, 50 mi..

The Trail Blazer 10K - 5K is an annual trail running event hosted by StartLine Racing at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. Set amidst the scenic trails of Peoria's newest community park, runners can enjoy the natural beauty and local wildlife along the course. The event offers both 10K and 5..

The Mayhem Night Trail is a thrilling night trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Offering 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile distances, the race challenges participants to navigate desert single-track trails under headlamp and moonlight. The course features wi..

The McDowell Mountain Frenzy is a trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, catering to both beginners and experienced runners. The courses feature scenic desert singl..

The Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run is an annual event held at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 5K course that loops counterclockwise around the park. Participants can run, jog, or hike with their dogs or solo, with an emphasis on community and respect for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed and va..

Desert Solstice is a prestigious ultrarunning track event held annually at Central High School Track in Phoenix, Arizona. It features competitive 24-hour and 100-mile races on a 400-meter all-weather track, with the direction of travel changing every four hours. The event is invitation or qualificat..