Trail Running calendar near Paradise Valley 2026-2027

Night trail races from Pemberton Trailhead at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Distances range from 7K to 75K and this event is the final race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Saddles 100 in Prescott, AZ on October 3, 2026 presents loop trail races of 100 miles and 50 miles, plus a 6.66 mile fun run around Willow Lake. The 2026 course runs clockwise and the 50 mile option omits 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.

Experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at the Cave Creek Thriller. Choose from four distances, including a 50 km point to point ultra connecting two regional parks along the scenic 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.

A multi distance trail event in Prescott, Arizona where runners and endurance riders share mountain courses across desert, grasslands and ponderosa forest. Options include 50 mile, 25 mile and a 13 mile intro ride.

A fall and spring trail and ultra running series across Maricopa County regional parks from October 2025 to March 2026, offering multiple race distances from 5 kilometers to 100 miles and a discounted series pass option.

Experience the ultimate desert trail party at Javelina Jundred in Arizona. This costumed event features 100 mile, 100K, and 31K distances on the scenic rolling tracks of McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

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.

Experience a marathon distance race through the iconic Granite Dells of Prescott Arizona. This event focuses exclusively on the technical and rocky Dells section of the local trail network.

Test your limits at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a flat one mile certified loop. This endurance festival features multiple timed and distance events including the 2026 USATF 24 Hour Road Championship.

Experience a unique obstacle course race at the Phoenix Raceway where asphalt meets desert trails. Choose from 5K, 10K, and 21K distances or bring the whole family for the specialized kids races.

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.

Experience the Sonoran Desert with trail runs ranging from 5 miles to 50 miles in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Runners enjoy scenic single track paths and panoramic mountain views in a well supported race environment.

Experience an elite invitational track meet in Phoenix designed for record breaking performances. Compete in 24 hour or 100 mile categories on a flat 400 meter track with full athlete support.

A multi-day fixed-time and fixed-distance running event in Peoria, AZ spanning December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027, featuring 6 day, 24/48/72 hour races, fixed distances, Last Person Standing, and an Around the Clock lap challenge.

A 14 mile trail run on Trail 100 in central Phoenix on January 2, 2027. Mostly single track with steep climbs, multiple aid stations, a technical race shirt, and a four hour time limit.