Trail Running calendar near Parks 2026-2027

Join the 48th annual run and walk through the scenic trails of Flagstaff. Support the local Children's Health Center while participating in a 10K, 5K, or 2K event at Fort Tuthill or virtually.

A long-standing Flagstaff event on August 8 featuring a half marathon, 5K and Kid's Dash on Observatory Mesa, commemorative medals and shirts, with proceeds supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.

A 50K trail race in Prescott, Arizona on August 15, 2026, covering 31.7 miles with about 4,500 feet of climbing. The route starts and finishes at Thumb Butte Trailhead and includes three aid stations along the course.

A USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail sanctioned uphill race at Arizona Snowbowl, roughly 11 miles of ascent with limited entry for 150 runners on August 15, 2026. The course features high elevation, aid stations, and a summit finish.

A 4.5 miles hill course in Jerome that starts at the Historical Museum, follows town streets and a dirt road past the Gold King Mine, and finishes at a viewpoint overlooking Sedona. Limited parking and two on-course water stations.

A trail event on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona offering a 100 mile and a 42K course featuring high elevation, multiple rim climbs, technical singletrack and staffed aid stations.

Trail races through aspens near Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff, AZ offering 6K, 10K, 20K, 30K and 50K courses with looped routes and aid stations no more than 7 miles apart.

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Races feature 100 mile and 55K runs, a 100 mile mountain bike race, and relay options on the Arizona Trail north of the San Francisco Peaks in September 2026. A linked double pairs the event with th..

Run for Hope is a fundraising event on September 19, 2026 at Western Navajo Fairgrounds in Tuba City, AZ. It offers 3K, 5K and 10K routes plus a free 3K walk and proceeds support the Tuba City Regional Health Care cancer treatment center.

A three day mountain race weekend at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff featuring a steep Agassiz Hill Climb, race distances up to 50 miles, and fixed time 6 hour and 12 hour loop options that climb toward 11,510 feet.

A Last Person Standing ultra near SP Crater in Flagstaff, AZ where runners repeat 4.167 miles each hour until one runner completes the final loop. The course mixes dirt trails and road with about 150 ft of elevation gain; water is available..

A fully supported 50K trail ultra in Prescott, Arizona on September 26, 2026, run on rugged granite terrain with stocked aid stations, on course safety teams, finisher medals and awards for the top three men and women.

Experience an off road trail race through the Coconino National Forest at high altitude. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 10k while supporting local college cross country programs in the Arizona Nordic Village.

Saddles 100 in Prescott AZ on October 3 2026 includes 100 and 50 mile loops, a 10.72K, and a new 6.66 mile fun run around Willow Lake. The course runs clockwise this year and the 50 mile route skips the dells section.

A volunteer-organized trail race at Government Prairie in Kaibab National Forest offering 30K, 18K, 10K and a 1K kids dash, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff.

The Whiskey Row Marathon in Prescott, Arizona is the James Family Prescott YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, with races from a marathon to a short family dash and proceeds supporting YMCA scholarship programs.

An informal, no-fee 45 mile loop around Flagstaff that requires self-navigation with a GPX file. Participants must bring assigned food or drink contributions and be prepared to carry most of their own supplies.

A trail half marathon around Mt Elden in Flagstaff on October 17, 2026, featuring a single aid station near mile 6, a strict two hour cutoff at the summit, primitive parking, and no race day registration.

A single-day trail running event in Sedona on October 17, 2026, offering a Mountain Marathon, 20 Miler, 10 Miler and a 2.5 Miler across southside red rock trails with a finish village, race shirt and medal for registrants.

Man Against Horse Race in Prescott, Arizona pairs running and riding events over multiple distances on October 17, 2026, with mapped courses, packet pickup, a kids fun run, live tracking and charitable support for a local horse rescue ranch..