Trail Running calendar near Prescott Valley 2025-2026

Tackle Mingus Madness 50k, a grassroots trail ultramarathon on Mingus Mountain near Prescott Valley. Roughly 32 miles and 6,000 feet of climbing on technical trails with minimal support and plenty of hiking make this a true backcountry test..

Run historic Route 66 across northern Arizona in the Route 66 UltraRun, a 140 mile challenge with 60 hours to finish. Choose crewed, self supported Journey or relay options, then celebrate at the finish with food, music and awards.

Explore the Desert Runner Trail Series across Maricopa County parks, Oct 2025 to Mar 2026, earning points at each race toward the Finale at White Tank Mountain. Distances span short trail runs to multi day ultras with series pass options.

PhoMo 50K is a rugged 50K trail ultramarathon in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves with technical singletrack and about 6,000 feet of climbing. Field capped at 50 runners, crew access at trailheads, and entrants receive event swag.

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.

McDowell Mountain Frenzy on Dec 6, 2025 in Fountain Hills, AZ offers 5 to 50 mile trail distances over scenic desert singletrack. Well marked courses, aid stations, live timing and camping make it a welcoming winter trail challenge.

Run under the stars on winding singletrack at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile options. Expect short steep climbs, lively aid stations and a festive night trail vibe perfect for adventurous runners.

Hit desert singletrack at the Cave Creek Thriller on December 20, 2025, with routes from 5K to a rugged 50K through scenic park trails. Limited to 500 runners, this Desert Runner Trail Series opener offers aid stations and finisher awards.

Across The Years is a multi day running festival in Peoria Arizona, Dec 28 to Jan 3 2026, offering timed events from 6 hour to 6 day plus single distance races. Run looped laps with live split tracking, on site camping and 24 hour aid stati..

Hit the scenic desert trails in Queen Creek, AZ on January 10, 2026 with the Desert Runner Trail Series Spring Pass and race options from Mini to Ultra. Pick your distance, earn series points and enjoy cupless racing with reusable cups avai..

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..

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 on Feb 1, 2026 offers point to point 36 and 15 mile mountain bike routes on the Maricopa Trail plus a scenic 10 mile out and back run at Lake Pleasant. Proceeds benefit the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.

Event information The Stoneman Trail Run is a daytime trail race held in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The course is described as fast, friendly trails with mountain views. The main distance is 14K (approxima..

Enjoy rugged Sonoran Desert single track at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek, AZ on Feb 7, 2026. Multiple distances from 6K to 50 mile offer something for every trail runner, with aid stations, chip timing and finisher awards.

Tackle rugged singletrack and jeep roads on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail with point to point 100K and 50K races in Arizona, featuring creek crossings and remote aid stations. The 100K doubles as a Western States 100 qualifier..

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.

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ features distances from 8K to 50 mile plus a kid's fun run on rugged single track amid desert canyons and striking White Tank rock formations. Expect rocky climb..

Tackle the Skull Krusher 50K in Cave Creek AZ, a rugged trail run with roughly 5,000 feet of climbing and scenic Skull Mesa views. Mostly self supported with one aid station and GPX navigation, this race rewards grit and adventure.