Trail Running calendar near Prescott 2025-2026

Run under the stars on rugged desert singletrack at Thrasher Night Trail in Cave Creek Park. Choose 5K, 11K, 22K or 33K loops, enjoy aid stations and night race vibes, and earn a Double Down medal by running the paired Thriller Trail.

Run 45 miles around Flagstaff in a friendly community run fatass event with no entry fee. Bring your assigned contribution and carry most of your own supplies as a few aid stations offer water and shared snacks.

Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is held at Government Prairie in Kaibab National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona. The event offers multiple distances: Soulstice 30K, Long Course 11.2 miles, and a 10K, plus a Kids Dash. Organized by NATRA volunt..

Take on Sonoran Desert trails at the Cave Creek Thriller on Oct 11 with 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K options across rocky climbs and sweeping desert views. This Desert Runner series opener offers aid stations, shuttles and a cupless policy.

Event The Man Against Horse Race is scheduled for October 18, 2025, in Prescott, Arizona. The event features endurance horses with riders competing alongside runners on shared courses for the longer distances. The race began in 1983 after a..

Experience Sedona's iconic red rock trails on Oct 18, 2025 in a Mountain Marathon, 20 Miler or 10 Miler. Point to point courses on the Hi Line deliver rugged singletrack, sweeping views and a lively finish with vendors and post race care.

Tackle the Elden Ridge Run, a scenic half marathon in Flagstaff that climbs to the summit of Mount Elden through meadows, ponderosa forest and technical single track. Expect stunning views, a tough climb and a true trail running challenge.

Event The Bare Buns Desert Run is a desert trail race held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Shangrai La in New River, Arizona. The course is a 5k loop around the Shangri La Ranch property, taking runners up a hiking trail, along a dry wash..

Event details Javelina Jundred is an ultra running event in McDowell, Arizona, held October 25-26, 2025 at the Four Peaks Staging Area (Javelina Headquarters), 16300 W. McDowell Mountain Park Drive. The event offers the following distances:..

Tackle Mingus Madness 50K in Prescott Valley, AZ on November 1, a rugged, remote trail around Mingus Mountain with 6,000 feet of climbing. This grassroots, minimally supported race delivers a gritty backcountry test for self reliant runners..

Event details The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held on Historic Route 66 in Arizona, starting in Seligman and finishing at Topock66. The event is described as the fourth annual running of the race and offers..

PhoMo 50K : event overview PhoMo 50K is a trail ultramarathon held in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Cholla Trailhead. The race is limited to 50 participants. All entrants receive a commemorative..

Event overview Trail Blazer 10K - 5K is a trail running event organized by StartLine Racing on November 23, 2025, at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, AZ. The event is the second annual edition and uses the park's trail system. Runners may e..

Mayhem Night Trail : December 6, 2025 The Mayhem Night Trail is a night trail running event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, AZ on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event is part of the Insomniac Night Series and is held t..

Run scenic single track in McDowell Mountain Regional Park on December 6, 2025 with distances from 5 Mile to 50 Mile to challenge every runner. Chip timing, live splits, stocked aid stations and finisher awards add to the fun.

Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run : Phoenix, AZ Pup-A-Go is a community 5K event at Papago Park West Butte Trailhead in Phoenix, AZ. The event is produced by GhostHead Productions in partnership with Home Fur Good. A portion of registration fees will be..

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest is a trail-running event in Goodyear, Arizona, held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. In 2025 routes were adjusted due to park construction, with all races starting and finishing at the Desert Rose Trail Head..

Across The Years is a multi day New Year ultrarunning festival in Peoria Arizona, offering timed races from 6 hours to six day and fixed distances up to 200 miles. A looped course with 24 hour aid and on site camping creates a festive, supp..

Event details The Coldwater Rumble takes place Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, AZ. It is part of the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series. Distances offered include: 100 Mile 100K 60K 40K 10..

Event details The Pemberton Trail races take place on January 24, 2026, at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event offers trail races at these distances: 50K 25K The 50K has an 8-hour time limit. Awards are..