Trail Running calendar near Payson 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.

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 6K to 52K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with technical terrain, stocked aid stations, live tracking, camping availability, and cupless race protocol.

Final leg of the 13th Arizona Sunrise Series at Riparian Preserve on August 8, 2026, offering a 5K and a virtual option with chip timing and age group awards.

A historic Flagstaff race on August 8 with half marathon, 5K and Kid's Dash options on Observatory Mesa. Proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff and participants receive shirts, photos and medals.

Six night trail races in Maricopa County parks April to September, with distances from 5 to 75 kilometers, series passes offering a 20 percent discount and points-based awards.

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 USATF MUT sanctioned uphill race at Arizona Snowbowl covering about 11 miles of ascent to the summit, limited to 150 runners with on course aid stations and summit awards.

A monthly Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with live chip timing, three collectible desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The events raise funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

Unity 5K Lakeside is a community run and walk on 08/22/2026 in Lakeside, Arizona following the Turkey Track loop to Walnut Creek with a post event lunch at Woodland Lake Park.

A free community run at Piestewa Peak where participants climb the summit repeatedly during a six hour window. On-course refreshments, giveaways, and Everyday Ultra coaches run alongside participants.

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.

Trail races of 102.3 miles and 42 km along the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona featuring technical single track, high elevation and substantial total climb.

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.

An evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with three monthly races that support Child Crisis Arizona. Live events are chip timed with age group awards and raffle prizes, plus a virtual option with collectible medals.

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K and 75K on rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations, live tracking, a cupless policy, crew access at the start area, and chip timing.

Endurance races from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon with 100 mile and 55K runs, a 100 mile mountain bike race, and relay options along the Arizona Trail.

A three day mountain trail weekend at Arizona Snowbowl with distances from a short hill climb to 50 miles, plus fixed time events and high elevation courses.

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 Sept 26 2026 featuring technical granite singletrack, three aid stations, and finisher medals.

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.