Trail Running calendar near Payson 2026-2027

Experience the Sonoran Desert at Lake Pleasant Regional Park with distances ranging from 2 miles to 40 km. Run across the iconic Waddell Dam and enjoy scenic single track trails featuring lake views and local wildlife.

A multi-distance trail event around Prescott on the Prescott Circle Trail finishing at Watson Lake Park with Granite Dells scenery. Courses range from 10K to 92K, feature single track and granite rock, include aid stations, and operate as a..

Experience the striking red rocks and single track trails of Sedona at the VUE. Choose from five distances ranging from 4 miles to a 50 mile ultra in the heart of the Coconino National Forest.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Mogollon Rim in Arizona with 50 mile and 50K ultra marathons featuring extensive singletrack and significant elevation gain along the historic Highline Trail.

Night trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park with 54K, 27K, 18K, 9K and 6K options on a 9 km loop through desert trails and saguaro cactus. Aid stations, chip timing and medical staff are provided.

HELLS DELLS 50k is a technical single loop around Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona, covering about 30 miles and roughly 3,300 ft of elevation change. The route runs on granite slick rock, includes two aid stations and requires GPS navigatio..

Six night trail races in Maricopa County parks from April to September with distances from 5 km to 75 km, series pass options with a 20% discount, and a points system that counts the best three results toward series prizes.

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..

Event Overview The Taco 'Bout Fun Run is a trail event taking place in Buffalo Park, Flagstaff. It is described as the fifth annual edition. Distances Four events are available: 10K: A professionally chip-timed trail race. 5K: A profession..

Join this meaningful 5K walk and run at Gilbert Regional Park to support families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Enjoy a day of community with live music, food trucks, and a touching tribute wall.

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.

Seize the night at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with a series of desert trail runs ranging from 6K to 50K. Experience rolling single track and mountainous ridges under the stars in this chip timed nocturnal event.

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 multisport festival in the White Mountains featuring triathlons, aquabikes, runs and a youth triathlon starting at five years old; many triathlons offer relays and timing is by RFID ankle chips.

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.

Experience the starry skies of Northern Arizona at this night trail race through the Ponderosa pines of Flagstaff. Choose between three distances at 7,000 feet elevation and enjoy a well stocked aid station and custom finisher medal.

Trail races at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ, on wooded 13K loops above 7,000 ft. Distances include 6K, 13K, 27K and 50K, with mapped routes, aid stations, and on site camping.

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.