Trail Running calendar near Parks 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 including 6K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K. The courses traverse scenic trails through aspens and pines, featuring a mix of smooth green..

The Mogollon Monster is a rugged and challenging trail race held near Pine, Arizona, about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix. It features a 100-mile ultra marathon and a 42K race, both navigating the scenic Mogollon Rim, which rises 2,000 feet over 200 miles. The 100-mile course includes six climbs of..

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..

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..

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..

The AZT North Rim Ramble is a scenic running event held near Jacob Lake, Arizona, featuring marathon, half-marathon, and 10K distances. The half-marathon and marathon courses loop through the Kaibab Plateau’s forest roads and singletrack trails, showcasing stunning views of the Grand Canyon’s East R..

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..

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 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 Flagstaff, Arizona. The race offers multiple distances including a 30K course, an 11.2-mile long course, a 10K course, and a kids dash, catering to a wide range of runners. Known for its scenic course t..

The Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races, held in Sedona, Arizona, offer a scenic and challenging point-to-point trail running experience on the area's iconic Southside trails, including the famous Hi-Line trail. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, the event features three distances: a Mountain Marathon, a 2..

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 courses. The race features three distances: a challenging 50-mile loop with about 7,300 feet of elevation gain and loss, traversing divers..

The Elden Ridge Run is a half marathon trail race held in Flagstaff, Arizona, starting at the Sandy Seep Trailhead. The course features scenic meadows, ponderosa pines, and a challenging climb up Mt. Elden via Christmas Tree and Elden Lookout trails.Runners enjoy panoramic views of Flagstaff and sur..

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 annually in Seligman, Arizona, celebrating the historic Mother Road. The event offers a welcoming atmosphere with no qualification requirements, encouraging runners, crews, volunteers, and spectators to join the first mile together. Participants..

The Black Canyon Ultras, held in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, feature challenging point-to-point 100K and 50K races along the scenic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. Starting at Mayer High School in Spring Valley, the 100K course covers 62.2 miles with over 5,200 feet of elevation gain, finishin..

The Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs, held annually near Payson, Arizona, feature challenging 50-mile and 50K races. Both courses start and finish at Mountain Meadows Ranch in Christopher Creek and consist of approximately 90% single-track trails. The 50-mile race includes about 6,700 feet of climbing,..

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs, held in Prescott, Arizona, offer a range of distances including 91K, 60K, 33K, a half marathon, and 10K. The ultra races follow the scenic Prescott Circle Trail, a loop around the city, with all finishes at Watson Lake Park, featuring the striking Granite Dells rock for..

The VUE (Vortex Ultra Experience) is a trail running event held in the stunning red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it offers five race distances: 50 miles, 34 miles, 21 miles, 12 miles, and 4 miles, catering to a wide range of runners. The courses highlight Sedona's best Wes..