Trail Running calendar near Phoenix 2025-2026

The Pine Trail Run is an annual event held in Pine, Arizona, on May 10, 2025, featuring 5K, 10-mile, and 50K races. The courses run along the scenic Mogollon Rim at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, primarily on trails maintained by local organizations. The event aims to raise funds for forest hea..

The Bradshaw Beatdown 50K is a free group ultramarathon held near Prescott, Arizona, starting at White Spar Campground. This 50-kilometer trail run offers a challenging course with minimal water stations, encouraging self-sufficiency among participants. The event fosters a communal atmosphere, empha..

Adrenaline Night Runs is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, it offers distances of 6K, 10K, 15K, 25K, and 50K across scenic desert single-track trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, an..

The Memorial Day Flag Run is a patriotic trail running and rucking event held at the Black Canyon City Trailhead in Arizona. Participants can choose between 5K and 10K distances, either running or hiking, with the option to carry a 35-pound rucksack. The out-and-back courses traverse the scenic Blac..

The Hotfoot Hamster is an endurance running event taking place at the historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a flat, fast, and USATF certified 500-meter gravel track. This event is designed for both seasoned ultra runners and those attemp..

Pi in the Sky is an 8-mile out-and-back trail run held in Phoenix, Arizona, starting at the footbridge over the 51 Freeway and finishing at Hope Bible Church. The course traverses the Dreamy Draw Bikeway and the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, including the Piestewa Peak summit. This self-timed event fe..

Hypnosis Night Runs is a night trail running event held at the Estrella Mountain Competitive Track in Tolleson, Arizona. Part of the 2025 Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, it offers multiple distances: 6K, 15K, 22K, 36K, and 52K. Runners experience rolling desert terrain featuring single-track trail..

Stunner Night Runs is a nighttime trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. The race features four distances: 50K, 25K, 12K, and 6K, all on a flat and fast course that includes the Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails. Participants run through scenic..

The Vertigo Night Runs, hosted by Aravaipa Running, take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. This nighttime trail running event offers multiple distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K, and a challenging 52K ultra. The courses run on the 6.5-mile Sonoran Competitive track loop, featu..

The Jackrabbit Jubilee is a unique running event taking place at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. This fixed-time night race offers participants the choice of competing in either a 12-hour or 6-hour format on a USATF certified 500-meter loop course. The flat, crushed gravel path is designed for a..

The Mogollon Monster is a challenging trail running event held in Pine, Arizona, featuring a 100-mile race and a 42K race. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mogollon Rim, the 100-mile course includes significant elevation changes, with runners climbing approximately 18,000 feet through divers..

The Javelina Jangover Night Run is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple distances—7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K—on rolling desert single-track trails featuring a mix of fast, smooth sections and challenging mountainous..

Saddles 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Prescott, Arizona, offering runners the choice of a 50- or 100-mile loop course. The race features some of the best local trails, providing a challenging and scenic experience. In 2025, the course will be run counterclockwise, with 50-mile participants c..

The Thrasher Night Trail is an evening trail running event held in Cave Creek, Arizona, featuring multiple race distances: 5K, 11K, 22K, and 33K. The race takes place on a course that includes the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Overton Trails, with the longer distances involving multiple loops. Partici..

The Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs, held in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a celebrated event marking its 15th year as part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races are point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, connect..

The XTERRA Papago Urban Desert Trail Run is part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series, taking place in Tempe, Arizona. The event features multiple race distances, including a 26K trail half marathon, 10K, and 5K runs, suitable for both seasoned athletes and beginners. Participants enjoy a scenic cou..

The Man Against Horse Race is a unique endurance event held annually in Prescott, Arizona, where runners and endurance horses compete on the same course. Established in 1983 from a bar bet, the race features three distances: a challenging 50-mile course with significant elevation gain, a 25-mile rou..

The Bare Buns Desert Run is a unique 5K trail race held at Shangri La Ranch in New River, Arizona. Participants are encouraged to run nude, although clothing is not mandatory, and the race offers a fun, liberating experience through desert trails, including hiking trails, dry washes, and ranch areas..

The Jackass Night Trail is an exciting running event that takes place as part of the Javelina Jundred, offering a unique 31K loop experience for participants. Set in the scenic McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this night race invites runners to embrace the festive spirit of "Jalloween" by dressing i..

The Javelina Jundred is a unique 100-mile and 100-kilometer trail running event held annually in late October at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Known as the original costumed "Jalloween" party run, it features a festive atmosphere with runners encouraged to dress up. T..