Trail Running calendar near Prescott 2026-2027

A multi-day trail and road race series near Queen Creek, Arizona, with four race dates from January through April and a range of distances across four series; events are cupless with reusable cups available.

A multi-distance trail event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on January 16, 2027 offering 5 mile to 100 mile options across desert single track, sandy washes and rocky sections with looped courses and on-course support.

On January 24, 2026 the Desert Classic stages a chip timed half marathon and a 5K at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale, Arizona. Both courses are professionally marked, include aid stations, and finishers receive a custom medal.

Trail races of 50 km and 25 km on the marked Pemberton Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The singletrack course has gently rolling terrain, one staffed aid station, and a vehicle entrance fee.

A trail running event in Peoria, Arizona on January 24, 2027 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K distances plus a virtual option. Participants receive a medal and tri-blend shirt, with aid stations and age-group awards.

An endurance loop race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 3 hour, 6 hour, and sun up to sun down formats for solo runners and teams of two, three or four. Chip timed with onsite food, camping, and awards.

A multi-distance event on the Maricopa Trail featuring 36- and 15-mile mountain-bike courses plus a 10-mile out-and-back trail run, finishing at Lake Pleasant with aid stations, live tracking, camping, and proceeds benefiting local trail st..

Trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offer six distances from 6K to 50 miles on single track desert trails, with regular aid stations, cupless service, drop bag options for longer races, and on-site medical support.

A trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona on February 6, 2027, organized by bquickrunning. It is listed as 14K and serves as race 2 of the three-race McDowell Mountain Cup series.

An obstacle race weekend at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds featuring Sprint, Super and Kids races. The course weaves through desert terrain, passes towering cactus and part of the Yavapai Nation Indian Reservation, and climbs to a mesa viewpoi..

Point-to-point 100K and 50K trail races on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona, featuring singletrack, jeep roads, multiple aid stations, drop-bag and crewing options, and Western States qualifying status.

An annual, family friendly mountain race presented as the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill, organized as a fundraiser for Friends of Camp Colton. It features multiple climb courses, team entries, raffles, volunteer opportunities, and a sponsorship..

A trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on Feb 28, 2027 offering 10K and 20K options, mostly on trails, with post-race food and volunteers, and serving as the final race in the McDowell Mountain Cup series.

On March 13, 2027 Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offers distances from an 8K to a 50 mile on desert single track. Courses include rocky washes, boulder fields and a hazardous Ford Canyon section requiring ro..

A point-to-point 50 kilometer trail race from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, Arizona, climbing from desert to mountain pines. The course features marked trails, five aid stations, cupless aid, chip timing, and a finish at the Crown King Saloo..

Dam Good Run at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on April 4, 2027 offers distances from 2 miles to 40K on single-track desert trails. Several courses cross New Waddell Dam and the 40K includes Yavapai Point views plus a short guided raft crossin..

A trail race weekend at Watson Lake Park in Prescott on the Prescott Circle Trail offering distances from 10K to 92K, varied terrain including granite scrambles, regularly spaced aid stations, cupless service, and finishes with views of the..

The VUE is a Sedona trail race weekend with five distances across Westside single track and red rock terrain. The event features a post race vendor village and awards, and it emphasizes Leave No Trace practices and local partnerships.

A series of five point to point trail races across central Arizona, highlighted by a 253.3 mile route from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff and shorter 125, 100, 80 and 39 mile options with multiple staffed aid stations.