Trail Running calendar near Payson 2025-2026

Choose 10K or 20K on mostly trail terrain at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on March 1, 2026, with gently rolling hills and enthusiastic volunteers. Snakebite wraps up the McDowell Mountain Cup series in a fun, scenic finale.

The The Best Races - Maryvale Village will take place in Maryvale Village on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 kilometers.

Take on rugged single track at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ with distances from 8K to 50 Mile plus a kids fun run. Rocky climbs, sweeping desert views and technical trails promise a true trail running adventure.

Take on Skull Krusher 50K, a rugged trail around Skull Mesa in Cave Creek, Arizona, with steep climbs and desert views. Rocky, largely self supported course with limited markings and one aid station makes this a true endurance test.

TPK Endurance is a two person team race near Phoenix where pairs have 30 hours to tackle unknown terrain and surprise skill and strength challenges. Nonstop navigation, puzzles and rugged conditions test teamwork and grit.

Tackle 50 km from Lake Pleasant desert to Crown King through rugged jeep trails and a big climb into ponderosa pines. Enjoy sweeping desert to mountain views, aid stations, chip timing and a postrace barbecue and finisher memento.

Preview the remote first 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King on April 4, 2026. Shuttle service, two aid stations and drop bag support help you rehearse race day for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100.

Take on scenic, rugged trails around Lake Pleasant at the Dam Good Run, featuring multiple distances and a memorable crossing of the New Waddell Dam. Expect rocky singletrack, sweeping lake views, desert wildlife, and a true trail challenge..

Tackle rugged trails and stunning Granite Dells views at the Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in Prescott, AZ on April 18, 2026. Choose from distances from 10K to a challenging 92K Prescott Circle loop, finishing at scenic Watson Lake.

Run the VUE in Sedona for a day of single track trails, slick rock plateaus and iconic red rock views, with distances from a 4 mile fun run to a 50 mile ultra. Expect aid stations, finisher swag and festival vibes at the finish.

Test your endurance on the rugged Highline Trail at the 36th Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs, offering 50 mile and 50K options through singletrack, stream crossings, and sweeping Mogollon Rim views. Start and finish at Mountain Meadow Ranch n..

Sinister Night Runs lights up San Tan Mountain Regional Park with moonlit 9 kilometer loops on the San Tan, Hedgehog and Littleleaf Trails. Choose distances from 6K to 54K and enjoy aid stations, live timing and festive finish line awards.

Hells Dells 50k on April 25, 2026 in Prescott, Arizona is a rugged, self guided 30 mile loop around Watson Lake with 3,300 feet of climb on technical granite trails. Limited aid and GPS navigation make this a low key, adventurous race.

Cocodona in early May features point to point trail races across central and northern Arizona, from a spirited 40 mile to the epic 250 mile linking Black Canyon City and Flagstaff. Rugged desert and mountain scenery, big climbs and well sto..

Bradshaw Brute is a rugged point to point 100 mile ultra through remote Arizona mountains, linking Black Canyon City and Prescott. Expect technical trails, big climbs and self reliant racing with aid stations, so bring a cup and GPS.

Run the Mingus Traverse from Prescott to Sedona, a 79 mile point to point across desert and red rock scenery. With over 10,000 feet of climbing and mostly single track, this rugged backcountry challenge is for adventurous trail runners.

Sedona Canyons 125 is a point to point 125 mile ultramarathon from Jerome to Flagstaff through Sedona red rock canyons and Coconino National Forest. Expect rugged single track, sweeping views and a 75 hour cutoff to soak it all in.

Run the Flagstaff Crest, a 39 mile point to point trail from Fort Tuthill to downtown Flagstaff through ponderosa pine and high country. Enjoy miles of single track, forest roads and city trails, big climbs, cupless aid and required GPS nav..

Join the 5th annual Taco 'Bout Fun Run on May 16 at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff for chip timed 10K and 5K trail races or a family 1 mile stroll. Run through Ponderosa pines, enjoy the kids churro chase, and support Hope Pregnancy Center.

Run or ruck 5K or 10K on scenic Black Canyon Trails at the Memorial Day Flag Run in Black Canyon City on May 23. Cupless and supported by U.S. Marine veterans, the event benefits Anthem Daisy Mountain Veterans and honors service.