Trail Running calendar near Prescott 2025-2026

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.

The New Year Burro Bash will take place in Wickenburg on Saturday 3 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Coldwater Rumble Trail Runs at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on January 17, 2026 offers everything from 5 Mile runs to a 100 Mile ultra across rugged desert trails and sandy washes. Aid stations, chip timing and crew access keep runners s..

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.

Tackle desert singletrack at the White Tank Throwdown in White Tank Mountain Regional Park, AZ, with challenging 30K and fun 10K options across sandy, scenic trails. Expect rugged terrain, aid stations and a true park adventure.

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..

Prickly Pedal features scenic mountain bike point to point and loop options plus a 10 mile trail run on the Maricopa Trail at Lake Pleasant. Enjoy aid stations, finish photos and support the Maricopa Trail & Park Foundation.

Experience rugged desert single track and dirt roads in Cave Creek Regional Park with distances from 6K to 50 miles for every trail runner. Join the Desert Runner Trail Series on Feb 7, 2026 for stocked aid stations, distinctive finisher aw..

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 offers point to point 50K and 100K on Arizona's Black Canyon Trail with scenic singletrack and multiple river crossings. 100K is a Western States qualifier in under 17 hours and part of World Trail Majors.

Climb and descend Flagstaff ski slopes at the GORETEX Kahtoola Uphill on February 21, 2026, with traction or skinning options across several distances. All proceeds support Friends of Camp Colton for youth environmental education.

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.

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offer distances from 8K to 50 mile plus a kids run on rugged desert single track with steep climbs and rock scrambling. Chip timing and finisher awards.

Join the 5K 4 Hope & Hunger Relief in Phoenix for an in person Streets of Destiny 5K or a virtual 5K, raising funds for programs serving people facing homelessness and food insecurity. Paved, stroller and wheelchair friendly route with a po..

Join the AZ Walk of Courage at Rio Vista Park to support Changed by Fire and local burn survivor programs. Choose a 10K, 5K, 1 mile run or walk or go virtual along the scenic New River Trail with timing, medals and a family friendly vibe.

Run the Crown King Scramble, a point to point 50 kilometer trail from Lake Pleasant into the Bradshaw Mountains with big climbs and sweeping views. Remote aid stations, a cupless policy, and shuttle service make for a rugged, rewarding day.

April 4, 2026: run 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King in Black Canyon City AZ. Shuttle, two aid stations and drop bag service provided; ideal preview for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100 runners.

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.

Dam Good Run at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown Arizona on April 12, 2026 invites trail runners of all levels with distances from 2 miles to 40K. Expect scenic shoreline trails, dam crossings, rocky climbs and lake views.