Trail Running calendar near Payson 2026-2027

Run through ponderosa pine forests above 7,000 feet at Fort Tuthill County Park with distances from 6K to 50K on scenic looped trails. Aid stations, on site medical support, camping and finisher awards give this a festival vibe.

A 4-mile climb at White Tank Regional Park on July 4, 2026, running from the park entrance to the top through mountain terrain, with aid stations, shuttle service, finisher medal and T-shirt.

Join the Stunner Night Runs at Usery Mountain Regional Park for moonlit trail racing across flat, fast desert singletrack with distances from 6K to 50K. Enjoy chip timing, finish line photos and an Artworx finisher award under the stars.

Run under the stars at Vertigo Night Runs on August 8, 2026, in White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Choose from 6K to ultra 52K on the rugged Sonoran Loop and enjoy a festival vibe with aid stations, camping, and epic desert views.

Take on the Mogollon Monster on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, with a 100 mile and a 42K over a weekend. Expect high altitude, repeated rim climbs, technical singletrack and sweeping forest views in a true ultramarathon test.

Experience moonlit desert trails at the Javelina Jangover Night Runs near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Multiple distances from 7K to 75K across rolling single track promise a fun, festive night of desert running for all abilities.

Epic endurance weekend from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon on Sept 19 and 20, 2026, featuring a 100 mile run, a 55K, a 100 mile mountain bike and team relays. Presented by Babbitt Ranches, this Arizona Trail classic promises rugged scenery a..

Run among ponderosa pines and aspens above 8000 feet at the Flagstaff Marathon on October 3, 2026, featuring marathon, half, 10K and Kids Kilo on single and double track trails. Proceeds support Coconino Community College cross country.

A volunteer-run trail race on October 10, 2026 in Government Prairie offering 30K, 18K, 10K, early-start options and a Kids Dash; 100% of proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff.

Tackle the Elden Ridge Run on October 17, 2026, a rugged half marathon trail race from Sandy Seep Trailhead near Flagstaff, AZ. Expect technical single track, a climb to Mt Elden summit, stunning views and a tough 4 hour cutoff.

Run through Sedona's iconic red rock country at the Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races, a point to point course that winds through sandstone canyons and riparian Oak Creek. Choose from mountain marathon, 20 mile, or 10 mile distances for a mem..

Javelina Jundred is a festive multi distance trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Arizona, with 100 Mile, 100K and 31K options. Famous for costumes and the Jackass Night Trail, the 100 Mile is a Western States qualifier.

Run moonlit loops at Usery Mountain Regional Park near Mesa AZ on November 14, 2026, with distances from 5K to 30K. Courses mix runnable singletrack and rocky rollers and feature stocked aid stations, chip timing and finisher awards.

Pass Mountain Trail Runs at Usery Mountain Regional Park near Mesa, AZ offers five trail distances across desert and mountain terrain with regular aid stations, chip timing, and a cupless policy for on course hydration.