Trail Running calendar near Prescott Valley 2025-2026

Run rugged, sun soaked singletrack through Cave Creek Regional Park with steep climbs and sweeping desert views on December 20, 2025. Four distances from 50K to 5K, part of the Aravaipa Desert Runner series and capped at 500 entrants.

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.

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 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 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.

Preview the remote first 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King on April 4, 2026. Shuttle service, two aid stations and drop bag support help you rehearse race day for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100.

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.

Run through Prescott's scenic Granite Dells at Watson Lake with races from 10K to an epic 92K full loop of the Prescott Circle Trail. Expect rugged singletrack, granite scrambles, generous aid stations, and unforgettable lake finishes.

Run the VUE Vortex Ultra in Sedona on April 18, 2026, on single track through red rock views, slick rock plateaus and towering spires. Distances from 4 miles to 50 miles and a lively Vendor Village celebrate finishers and community.