Trail Running calendar near Pine 2025-2026

Join the Trail Blazer at Paloma Community Park in Peoria on Nov 23, 2025 for 10K, 5K and virtual options on scenic desert trails. Enjoy custom finisher swag and chance encounters with local wildlife at this second annual community run.

Run scenic desert single track at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills with distances from 5 Mile to 50 Mile, part of the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series. Expect rocky trails, big climbs and well stocked aid station..

Run under the stars at Mayhem Night Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fort McDowell, Arizona on December 6, 2025. Choose 25K, 10 mile or 5 mile on winding singletrack with aid stations, live tracking and a unique finisher award.

Bring your pup for a fun 5K hike or run around Papago Park and support Home Fur Good, a no kill shelter. Enjoy a scenic loop, swag for paid entrants, and a portion of registration donated to help local dogs.

Cave Creek Thriller on December 20, 2025 offers 5K, 11K, 24K and a rugged 50K finishing inside Cave Creek Regional Park. Part of the Desert Runner Trail Series, this scenic desert race welcomes 500 runners with stocked aid stations.

Across The Years is a multi day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex where runners ring in the new year on a looped course. Timed events from 6 day to 6 hour, plus RV camping and 24 hour aid make it a festive ultrarunning experience.

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.

Tackle 14 miles of rugged single track through Phoenix Mountain Preserve on January 3, 2026, starting and finishing at Mountain View Park. Expect steep climbs, loose rock and a true trail running challenge with aid stations and a tech tee.

Join the San Tan Scramble at San Tan Mountain Regional Park for desert single track among saguaros and rocky foothills. Distances from 5K to 50K welcome all abilities with aid stations and finisher awards.

Run scenic trails at the Pemberton Trail races near Fountain Hills AZ with 50K and 25K options on gently rolling terrain. The 50K has an early start and awards for top finishers.

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..

Free community running festival in Tempe with a casual 5K on local trails and split pace group runs for all abilities. Browse an expo of local brands, win raffle prizes and enjoy food and drinks while connecting with run clubs and race dire..

Run a scenic 10 mile out and back at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, tackling varied desert terrain and steep descents along Frogs Tank, Beardsley and Pipeline Canyon. Proceeds support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.

Take on rugged desert singletrack around Cave Creek Regional Park at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs. From 6K to 50 Mile, enjoy challenging terrain, scenic views and finisher awards that celebrate every finish.

Join the Stoneman Trail Run on February 7, 2026 for a scenic 14K through McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. This daytime trail run showcases mountain views and is race two of the three race McDowell Mountain Cup s..

Run point to point along the scenic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail near Mayer, AZ with 100K and 50K options. Rugged singletrack and jeep roads plus stocked aid stations, and the 100K is a Western States 100 qualifier.

Run a scenic rolling course in Apache Junction near the Lost Dutchman Mine over President's Day weekend. Choose marathon, half, 10K, 8K trail or fun run; the USATF certified marathon can qualify for Boston and proceeds support local youth.

Join the sixth annual Copper Corridor Trail Runs in Superior, Arizona on Feb 28, 2026, offering 50K, 31K, 17K and 12K distances for all abilities. Wind through riparian canyons, sycamores and saguaros and loop around Picketpost Mountain on..

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.