Trail Running calendar near Pine 2025-2026

Join the Pup A Go 5K in Papago Park on December 14, 2025 to support Home Fur Good, a local no kill shelter. Bring your leashed pup or go solo for a scenic loop, swag, and feel good vibes for a great cause.

Experience desert singletrack at the Cave Creek Thriller on December 20 with 5K, 11K, 24K and 50K options for all abilities. Expect rocky, steep and exposed climbs, scenic views and a festive finish inside Cave Creek Regional Park.

Across The Years is a multi day running festival in Peoria Arizona from Dec 28 to Jan 3 featuring fixed time and distance races on a looped course. Celebrate the new year with nonstop aid, camping, and a spirited running community.

Join the inaugural Scarface Mountain Trail Run at Usery Mountain Park on Jan 3, 2026 for scenic desert trails. Choose 10 km, 5 km or 1 mile, get a race shirt and finisher pint, and support local charities.

Take on the classic Christiansen Trail Run on January 3, 2026 in Phoenix Mountain Preserve, a rugged 14 mile single track through steep climbs and rocky terrain. Aid stations, a technical running shirt and awards await finishers.

Kick off 2026 with the New Year Burro Bash in Wickenburg AZ on January 3, where you can race solo or pair up with a burro over 5k or 10k. Camping is included so bring your burro and friends for a fun desert weekend.

Run the San Tan Scramble at San Tan Mountain Regional Park on January 10, 2026, with distances from 5K to a 50K plus a kids run. Saguaro studded single track, rocky climbs and sandy washes await, with aid stations, chip timing and finisher..

Run scenic desert trails at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills AZ on Jan 24 2026 with 25K and 50K options through gently rolling hills and stunning vistas. Enjoy volunteer support and awards for overall and masters.

Arizona Rocks in Peoria on Jan 25, 2026 invites trail runners of all levels to tackle a half marathon, 10K, 5K or virtual option on scenic desert singletrack. Enjoy a custom medal and tri blend shirt, plenty of aid stations, and friendly ra..

Dirt Circus Tempe is a free community run festival at Hundred Mile Brewing on January 31, 2026, bringing together run clubs, race directors and top brands. Enjoy a social 5K, vendor booths, food, brews and raffle prizes.

Prickly Pedal is a multi distance mountain bike and trail run through scenic sections of the Maricopa Trail between Cave Creek and Lake Pleasant. Enjoy varied desert terrain and help support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.

Run scenic Sonoran desert single track at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek, Arizona with distances from 6K to 50 Mile. Expect rocky, sandy trails, remote views, cupless aid stations and timed ultramarathon options for adventure se..

Run a scenic 14K through McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, on fast friendly trails with sweeping mountain views. Held February 7, this daytime event is race two of the McDowell Mountain Cup series.

Black Canyon Ultras runs Feb 14 and 15 2026 through Arizona's Sonoran Desert with 50K and 100K trail options. The 100K is a Western States qualifier, offering lottery eligibility and automatic entries for top finishers.

Take on a scenic rolling course in Apache Junction by the Lost Dutchman Mine with distances from fun run to marathon and Boston qualifier. Held over Presidents Day weekend, this volunteer organized race raises funds for local youth.

Run up and down Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff at the GORE TEX Kahtoola Uphill, a mountain fundraiser for Friends of Camp Colton. All proceeds fund youth environmental education and the day offers gear demos, contests and raffles.

Run scenic desert singletrack around Picketpost Mountain and along the Arizona Trail in Superior Arizona. Choose from 12K to 50K routes through saguaro forest, creek sections and rocky terrain for a true Southwestern trail experience.

Snakebite at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on March 1, 2026 offers 20K and 10K trail runs over gently rolling hills. Mostly on singletrack, the race includes volunteer support and post race food and socializing.

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.

Tackle rugged desert singletrack and climb to the rim of Skull Mesa at this challenging 50k in Tonto National Forest. With limited entries and light support, the Skull Krusher is perfect for experienced trail runners seeking a remote advent..