Trail Running calendar near Payson 2026-2027

Point to point trail races on February 14 and 15, 2026 offering 100K and 50K courses on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona. The 100K is a Western States qualifier and both races have staffed aid stations and drop bag supp..

A multi-distance trail running event in Apache Junction held on President's Day Weekend, featuring races from a 2 mile fun run to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains and desert trails.

Event Overview The GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill is an annual mountain event taking place on February 21, 2026. The event takes place on the slopes of Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, Arizona. Event Distances and Format Participants can choose fro..

Run or walk a scenic 5K loop on the Papago Park Fitness Trail in Phoenix. This event supports Make-A-Wish Arizona. Participants receive a t-shirt, goodie bag, and a chance to win raffle prizes.

Trail races in Superior, Arizona offering 50K, 31K, 17K and 12K courses through Arnett Canyon, the Arizona Trail and around Picketpost Mountain. Aid stations are spaced every few miles; the event is cupless with onsite medical support and c..

Trail run near Fountain Hills, Arizona offering 20K and 10K mostly on trails with gently rolling hills, volunteers and post race food. It is the final race in the McDowell Mountain Cup series.

Join the SuperHeroes Run at Phoenix's Papago Park, featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a family-friendly 1-mile fun run. All participants receive a finisher's medal, shirt, and swag. The event welcomes all paces and has a stress-free, o..

Trail runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering distances from an 8 kilometer up to a 50 mile race. Courses use single track desert trails with boulders, long climbs, and a hazardous Ford Canyon wash that requires route finding.

A community 5K in Phoenix on March 14, 2026 with a family race and a virtual option that supports people experiencing homelessness, funding housing, food assistance, crisis intervention and other social services.

The Skull Krusher 50k is a demanding trail race in Arizona's Cave Creek area, ascending to Skull Mesa. Runners must be prepared for a self-supported journey with significant elevation gain on a rocky course. It's a test of endurance against..

Fixed-time trail runs in Glendale, AZ on March 21, 2026 offering 3-hour and 6-hour options on a well groomed 2 km loop of single and double track. A central aid station provides water, snacks and basic first aid; no cups provided.

The AZ Walk of Courage returns for its 7th year at Rio Vista Park. This run/walk event supports burn survivors through Changed by Fire and offers 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile courses.

A point to point 50 kilometers from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, climbing from desert to pine and gaining about 6,800 feet. The course features five aid stations, a cupless policy, no on course crews or pacers, and shuttle service when avai..

A trail race in Posse Grounds Park, Sedona on March 28, 2026, presented by Run Flagstaff with the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department. The event offers 5K and 10K options on single track and mountain bike slalom style trails.

This training run covers the tough, remote first 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Black Canyon City to Crown King. Shuttles, aid stations, and drop bag transport are provided as a logistical preview for race day.

Onyx is a points-based trail adventure at McDowell Mountain Park. Choose from five trails, carry flags or sandbags, and race against the clock in a 4-hour or 8-hour format. Strategy is key in this unique event that includes aid stations and..

Multiple trail distances at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, most routes cross New Waddell Dam and run on shoreline single track with aid stations and a cupless setup. The 40K includes Yavapai Point lake views and a short guided raft crossing o..

Trail races around Prescott on the Prescott Circle Trail offer multiple distances from 10K to 92K, finishing at Watson Lake with Granite Dells views. Courses include single track, granite scrambles, aid stations, cupless service, live timin..

The VUE is a trail running event on April 18, 2026 in Sedona offering five distances from 4 miles to 50 miles. Courses showcase Westside single-track, slickrock and red rock views with a post-race vendor village and awards.

Trail ultramarathons in Christopher Creek Arizona on April 18, 2026 featuring 50 mile and 50K options. Courses run mostly on Highline Trail singletrack with substantial climbing, stream crossings, and views from the Mogollon Rim.