Trail Running calendar near Prescott 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.

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest in Goodyear, AZ on December 20, 2025 features scenic trail Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 10K/5K Challenge. Enjoy finisher shirts and medals, hydration stations, gear perks for select races and a festive finish wi..

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.

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.

Join the Desert Runner Trail Series Spring Pass in Queen Creek, AZ on January 10, 2026 with races from mini to ultra distances. The event is cupless, with reusable cups available at registration or bring your own.

Tackle desert trails at the Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear on January 17, 2026, part of the Aravaipa Desert Runner Trail Series. Choose distances from 5 miles to 100 miles and enjoy finisher awards for every racer.

Run the Desert Runner Trail Series across the Valley of the Sun from October 2025 to March 2026. Multiple trail and ultra distances, points per race and a season finale at White Tank Mountain make for a competitive and scenic season.

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.

Run scenic desert trails at the White Tank Throwdown in Waddell, AZ on Jan 24, 2026 with 30K and 10K options across perimeter and canyon routes. Expect sandy scrambles, sweeping views, aid stations and a friendly race vibe for all levels.

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 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.

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.

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.

Rugged desert single track at White Tank Mountain offers distances from 8K to 50 mile, with steep climbs, rock scrambles and a technical Ford Canyon section. Aid is sparse on long routes so carry extra water and expect a true trail test.