Trail Running calendar near Payson 2026-2027

A six-race night trail series in Maricopa County parks from April to September, featuring distances from 5 km to 75 km and series passes with a 20% registration saving. Series rankings use each runner’s top three race scores.

Night trail races in the ponderosa pines of Flagstaff offering 27K, 13K and 6K on marked single track and forest paths at about 7,000 feet, with chip timing, aid stations, finish medals and live tracking.

A multi-distance trail race at Fort Tuthill County Park on June 20, 2026, running through ponderosa pines above 7,000 feet. Loop courses from 6K to 50K with stocked aid stations, chip timing, and on-site group 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.

An untimed out-and-back 12 mile run on Mt. Ord on July 4, 2026, run FAT ASS style and limited to 50 participants. Runners carry their own supplies, receive a free Asics t-shirt, and prizes go to the first male and female to the summit.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on a flat, fast course using Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel and Blevins Trails. Aid stations are stocked and the event is part of the 2026 Insomniac Night Tra..

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K and 6K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with stocked aid stations and on-site medical support. The event is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

A 50K trail race near Prescott, Arizona on August 15, 2026, covering 31.5 miles with about 5,500 feet of climb and three aid stations. The course passes Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Wolverton and uses a 3 MPH cutoff.

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 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 point to point trail weekend on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, offering a 100 mile ultramarathon and a 42 km race with large elevation change, technical singletrack, and designated crew and aid station support.

Trail running at Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff with 6K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K courses on named loops. Packet pickup is available before the race and aid stations will be no more than seven 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.

A night trail running event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 75K, 50K, 25K, 15K and 7K on rolling desert single track, with stocked aid stations, cupless service, drop bags, crew access, live tracking and chip timing.

A multi discipline endurance weekend from Flagstaff toward the Grand Canyon featuring 100 mile and 55K trail runs, a 100 mile mountain bike race, and relay team options. The course follows the Arizona Trail near the San Francisco Peaks.

Three days of mountain running at Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, AZ featuring a steep Agassiz Hill Climb, races from 5K to 50 miles, new 6 and 12 hour loop events, and a point to point mountain 20K with significant elevation gain.

A Last Person Standing backyard ultra near SP Crater in Flagstaff, AZ where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes the final lap. The course mixes dirt trails and road with modest elevation gain.

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.