Trail Running calendar near Payson 2026-2027

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.

A 12 mile untimed Vert Challenge on Mt. Ord near Payson, AZ on July 4, 2026. The FAT ASS style out-and-back is limited to 50 runners, has no aid stations, and includes a free Asics t-shirt for those who register by June 10.

Night trail event at Usery Mountain Regional Park with four looped distances on Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails; stocked aid stations, cupless policy, shuttle parking, and on-site medical support.

Six night trail races across Maricopa County Regional Parks from April to September, with distances from 5 km to 75 km. Series passes provide a 20% discount and a points system that counts the top three race scores for awards.

Join the 48th annual run and walk through the scenic trails of Flagstaff. Support the local Children's Health Center while participating in a 10K, 5K, or 2K event at Fort Tuthill or virtually.

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 6K to 52K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with technical terrain, stocked aid stations, live tracking, camping availability, and cupless race protocol.

A long-standing Flagstaff event on August 8 featuring a half marathon, 5K and Kid's Dash on Observatory Mesa, commemorative medals and shirts, with proceeds supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.

A 50K trail race in Prescott, Arizona that starts and finishes at Thumb Butte Trailhead. The 31.7-mile course gains about 4,500 feet and passes Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Sierra Prieta Overlook with aid stations on course.

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 free community run at Piestewa Peak where participants climb the summit repeatedly during a six hour window. On-course refreshments, giveaways, and Everyday Ultra coaches run alongside participants.

A 4.5 miles hill course in Jerome that starts at the Historical Museum, follows town streets and a dirt road past the Gold King Mine, and finishes at a viewpoint overlooking Sedona. Limited parking and two on-course water stations.

A trail event on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona offering a 100 mile and a 42K course featuring high elevation, multiple rim climbs, technical singletrack and staffed aid stations.

Trail running in Flagstaff with distances from 6K to 50K through aspen and pine trails. Longer races use loop combinations, aid stations are within seven miles, and entrants receive a shirt and finisher medal.

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 in Scottsdale, Arizona organized by Aravaipa Running. Distances range from 7K to 75K and it is the final race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Races feature 100 mile and 55K runs, a 100 mile mountain bike race, and relay options on the Arizona Trail north of the San Francisco Peaks in September 2026. A linked double pairs the event with th..

A three day mountain race weekend at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff featuring a steep Agassiz Hill Climb, race distances up to 50 miles, and fixed time 6 hour and 12 hour loop options that climb toward 11,510 feet.

A backyard ultra near SP Crater in Flagstaff where competitors run a 4.167 mile loop each hour; laps repeat until only one runner completes a loop and is declared the winner.