Trail Running calendar near Phoenix 2026-2027

Train on the first 37 miles of the Cocodona course on April 4, 2026 in Black Canyon City, AZ, running from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King. Perfect prep for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100 with shuttle and aid support.

Onyx at McDowell Mountain Park is a 4 hour and 8 hour points race where laps on five trails earn flags or sandbags for extra points. Enjoy aid stations, a recovery tent, free photos and finisher swag in a scenic desert setting.

Run scenic shoreline single track trails and cross the historic New Waddell Dam at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Distances from 2 miles to 40K showcase desert and lake views with a unique raft or optional swim crossing on the 40K.

Run Prescott's Whiskey Basin Trail Runs around Watson Lake with the Granite Dells as a stunning finish backdrop. Multiple distances from 10K to 92K wind through pines, juniper, gravel and granite for all abilities.

Join the 36th Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs on April 18 near Payson, Arizona. Pick a 50 mile or 50K trail ultra along singletrack atop the Mogollon Rim with creek crossings and sweeping plateau views.

Night trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park on a 9 km loop offer multiple distances from 6K to 54K, with aid stations, live tracking and loop-based course support.

Run a scenic but rugged 50k around Prescott's Watson Lake through the granite Dells, featuring slick rock and sun soaked exposed sections. Low support race with two aid stations, so come prepared and enjoy sweeping lake views.

Cocodona is a multi day trail series in Arizona, May 4 to 9, featuring distances from 40 miles to an epic 250 miles. Routes cross desert and pine country through Sedona, Flagstaff and other towns, with stunning scenery and reliable aid.

Bradshaw Brute is a 100 mile point to point ultramarathon across Arizona from Black Canyon City to Prescott. Rugged trails, creek crossings and about 20,000 feet of climbing await and a prior qualifying finish is required.

Join the Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run on May 16 for a compassionate community run that honors varied grief journeys. Enjoy reflection at the Wall to Remember, bubbles, music and family fun while you support Chasing the Rainbows.

Join the Memorial Day Flag Run in Black Canyon City May 23 to honor fallen heroes by carrying an American flag during a scenic 5K or 10K run or ruck on the Black Canyon Trails. Proceeds support local veterans and families.

Run under the stars at Adrenaline Night Runs in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Multiple distances from 6K to 50K wind over rolling desert single track with scenic ridge views and fully stocked aid stations.

Free and limited to 50 runners, Pi in the Sky is an 8 mile out and back trail through Phoenix Mountain Preserves that passes Piestewa Peak. Expect rocky, technical trails and warm early June conditions.

Experience moonlit desert trails at Hypnosis Night Runs in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, with distances from 6K to 52K. Enjoy fast single track, saguaro views, lively aid stations and finish line swag and awards.

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.

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.