Trail Running calendar near Parks 2025-2026

Experience the Grand Canyon South Rim on scenic Kaibab trails with marathon, half marathon and 5k options. In person and virtual entries support local charities and finishers get shirts, medals and a postrace festival at the IMAX Center.

Tackle Mingus Madness 50K in Prescott Valley, AZ on November 1, a rugged, remote trail around Mingus Mountain with 6,000 feet of climbing. This grassroots, minimally supported race delivers a gritty backcountry test for self reliant runners..

Event details The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held on Historic Route 66 in Arizona, starting in Seligman and finishing at Topock66. The event is described as the fourth annual running of the race and offers..

Run the Snake Eater 100K in Tusayan at the gateway to the Grand Canyon, with forest roads, Arizona Trail connections and long sections of single track through rugged high country. Choose 100K or 50K routes for a wild adventure on Nov 8.

Run the rugged Sonoran Desert on the Black Canyon Ultras, a scenic point to point 50K and 100K through singletrack, jeep roads and historic stagecoach trails near Phoenix. Fast aid, shuttles and a Western States qualifier make it a must run..

Experience Sedona's red rock single track at VUE Vortex Ultra Experience, with distances from 4 Miles to 50 Miles through slickrock, towering spires and Oak Creek vistas. Finisher awards, a beer garden, yoga and community runs make it a fes..

Join the 36th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs in Christopher Creek on April 18, 2026 for scenic, challenging singletrack along the Mogollon Rim with 50 mile and 50K options. Expect big climbs, stream crossings, and sweeping rim vistas..

Experience Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in Prescott, Arizona on April 18, 2026, with distances from 92K to 10K, all finishing at scenic Watson Lake. Tackle rugged desert and pine trails, technical granite sections, and a memorable Granite Dells..

Mingus Traverse is a rugged point to point trail run from Prescott to Sedona in early May, about 79 miles through pine forest, high desert and iconic red rock scenery. Expect big climbs, varied single track and supportive aid stations.

Run about 125 miles from Jerome to Flagstaff through Sedona red rock canyons and the Coconino National Forest on mostly single track trails. Expect epic scenery, a generous time limit, and staffed aid stations with vegan options.

Tackle the Flagstaff Crest, a scenic 39 mile point to point trail race linking urban paths and high country single track around Flagstaff. Expect high elevation, varied terrain, four aid stations and a 27 hour cutoff as part of Cocodona wee..

Join the 5th annual Taco 'Bout Fun Run at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff for scenic trail races through Ponderosa pines. Pick 10K, 5K, a stroller friendly 1 Mile Stroll, or the free Children's Churro Chase and enjoy tacos at the finish.

Run under the stars at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff on June 19 with three night trail distances through ponderosa pines and mesa single track. Enjoy chip timing, iced coffee, well stocked aid stations and a custom finisher medal.

Run single track through ponderosa pine forest above 7,000 feet at the Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine Trail Runs in Fort Tuthill Park. Choose 6K, 13K, 27K or 50K loops for a scenic, challenging mountain experience with aid stations.

Tackle the rugged Mogollon Rim at the Mogollon Monster, a scenic point to point trail event near Pine, Arizona. Choose 100 mile or 42K routes across technical singletrack, big climbs and shifting weather for a true mountain test.