Trail Running calendar near Payson 2026-2027

Experience a grassroots trail race along the Mogollon Rim at 6,000 feet elevation. Choose between 6K, 10 mile, and 50K distances on trails maintained within the scenic Tonto National Forest.

A point to point trail event from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff offering a full 252.9 mile route plus shorter 125, 100, 80 and 40 mile options. The courses cross desert, mountain and forest terrain with staffed aid stations and varied sing..

A family-focused running event in Buffalo Park on May 16, 2026 featuring chip-timed 10K and 5K trail races, a stroller friendly 1 mile stroll, and a free Children's Churro Chase. Proceeds benefit Hope Pregnancy Resource Center.

Chasing the Rainbows' Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run at Gilbert Regional Park on May 16, 2026 pairs a 5K course with remembrance activities, a Wall to Remember, awards and live entertainment while supporting free bereavement services.

Honor fallen service members at this patriotic trail event in Black Canyon City featuring 5K and 10K options. Run or ruck the scenic out and back course while proudly carrying the American flag.

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K and 6K on rolling desert single-track with stocked aid stations, chip timing, a cupless policy, and live split tracking.

A community event at Buffalo Park offering fixed-time ultras of 3, 6, and 12 hours plus a 5k Doggie Dash and a virtual 5k, with a free kids 1K and proceeds supporting High Country Humane Society.

A family-oriented endurance festival in the White Mountains near Show Low, Arizona featuring triathlons, aquabikes, runs and relay options. Youth races start at age 5 and all participants use RFID timing chips that must be returned.

A free, limited-entry trail run in Phoenix that follows Dreamy Draw into the Phoenix Mountain Preserves with a Piestewa Peak summit. The course is partially marked, technical, lightly supported, and manually timed.

This grassroots 5K event takes place in Arizona's Papago Park. Organized by Ghosthead Productions, it focuses on community and connection among athletes.

Night trail races in Flagstaff with 27K, 13K and 6K courses through ponderosa pines, aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal; parking and a tent-only group campground are available near Fort Tuthill County Park.

Trail races at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff on June 20, 2026 offering 50K, 27K, 13K and 6K on single track and forest paths through ponderosa pines with aid stations, chip timing, live splits, and an overall 5 PM cutoff.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on a looped course using Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel and Blevins Trails. Start/finish and remote aid stations are stocked and on-site medical support is pr..

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 6K to 52K distances on a technical Sonoran loop with stocked aid stations, medical support, drop bag access, and live timing.

A late summer 50K through the Sierra Prieta mountains near Prescott, AZ, on August 15, 2026. Presented by The Hike Shack and Saddles 100 with registration closing August 13.

Trail races along the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona featuring a roughly 100 mile ultramarathon and a 42 kilometer course. The routes include rim-top singletrack, large elevation gain and variable mountain weather.

A multi-distance trail run at Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff featuring routes through pines and aspens, looped 6K to 50K options, on-course aid stations, and event finisher items.

Night trail races on September 19, 2026 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offer distances from 7K to 75K as part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. Courses use rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations and cupless service..

A multi-event endurance weekend on the Arizona Trail from Flagstaff toward the Grand Canyon on September 19-20, 2026, featuring 100 mile and 55K runs, a 100 mile mountain bike race, and relay options.