Trail Running calendar near Payson 2026-2027

Join the 7th Annual AZ Walk of Courage at Rio Vista Park, supporting burn survivors through Changed by Fire. Choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile course on the paved New River trails. All participants receive a medal and shirt, with age group a..

Experience a 50 kilometer point to point footrace from the desert shores of Lake Pleasant to the cool pines of Crown King. This classic route climbs over 6,000 feet through diverse Arizona climate zones.

Experience a unique trail run through the heart of Sedona's Red Rock country. Choose between a 5km or 10km race featuring flowy single track and mountain bike slalom trails at Posse Grounds Park.

Experience the first 37 miles of the Cocodona 250 course during this supported training run. Participants benefit from aid stations, shuttles, and drop bag transport through a remote section of the Arizona desert.

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.

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs offer distances from a 10K to a 91K ultra on the scenic Prescott Circle Trail. All races finish at Watson Lake Park with views of the Granite Dells. Camping is available for participants on a first-come basis.

The VUE (Vortex Ultra Experience) takes runners to the Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona, with five trail distances from 4 to 50 miles. The event includes a tech shirt for all and buckles for ultra finishers. Pre-race activities and a post-run g..

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.

Run the desert trails of San Tan Mountain Park after dark. Choose from five distances on a 9 km loop course, from a 6K to a 54K ultra. It's the first race in the six event Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Experience a technical 30 mile loop through the granite slick rock and scenic lakes of Prescott Arizona. This community focused event challenges runners with steep elevation gain and intricate trail navigation.

Experience the desert after dark with this six race night trail series in Maricopa County. Choose from various distances ranging from 5 km to 75 km for a unique seasonal running challenge under the stars.

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.

Experience an epic journey across Arizona’s most iconic landscapes from the Sonoran Desert to the pine forests of Flagstaff. This point to point ultramarathon offers multiple distances through historic mining towns and red rock canyons.

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.

Event Overview The Flagstaff Doggie Dash & Buffaloops Ultra is an annual running event held at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. The 2026 event is the 8th annual edition. It features multiple race formats: a 5k run/walk where particip..

Discover the scenic Fool Hollow Lake State Park at this multi-distance running festival in Arizona's White Mountains. Choose between road and trail races ranging from 5K to a half marathon in a high-elevation scenic environment.

Pi in the Sky is a free trail run in Phoenix, Arizona. The 8-mile course summits Piestewa Peak on rocky, technical trails with minimal shade. Limited to 50 runners, the event offers minimal support and manual timing.