Trail Running calendar near Queen Creek 2026-2027

Celebrate 50 years of Southern Arizona Roadrunners with this free, retro-themed cross-country event. Run the 5K on scenic trails at Lincoln Regional Park, with a 1-mile race for kids. Dress in 70s gear for a fun, no-frills community run.

Join the 7th Annual AZ Walk of Courage at Rio Vista Park, supporting burn survivors through Changed by Fire. Choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1 Mile course on the paved New River trails. All participants receive a medal and shirt, with age group a..

Experience a 50 kilometer point to point footrace from the desert shores of Lake Pleasant to the cool pines of Crown King. This classic route climbs over 6,000 feet through diverse Arizona climate zones.

Experience the trails of Catalina State Park with a choice of 13.1 mile or 5.3 mile distances. Enjoy a desert course featuring stair climbs followed by a Mexican breakfast and professional race photos in Tucson.

Experience the first 37 miles of the Cocodona 250 course during this supported training run. Participants benefit from aid stations, shuttles, and drop bag transport through a remote section of the Arizona desert.

Experience the desert landscape of the Coronado National Forest during this evening run through Sabino Canyon. Choose between a 7.4 mile road race or a 2 mile fun run followed by pizza and music.

Experience the desert trails of the Tortolita Preserve with a weekend of trail running and mountain bike races. Enjoy single track paths and sandy washes while competing for finisher medals and special challenge pins.

Experience a journey from the Sonoran Desert to the pine-drenched summit of Mount Lemmon. This trail festival near Tucson features steep climbs and smooth singletrack with 50K, 100K, and multi-day challenge options.

Experience the Sonoran Desert at Lake Pleasant Regional Park with distances ranging from 2 miles to 40 km. Run across the iconic Waddell Dam and enjoy scenic single track trails featuring lake views and local wildlife.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Mogollon Rim in Arizona with 50 mile and 50K ultra marathons featuring extensive singletrack and significant elevation gain along the historic Highline Trail.

Run the desert trails of San Tan Mountain Park after dark. Choose from five distances on a 9 km loop course, from a 6K to a 54K ultra. It's the first race in the six event Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Experience the desert after dark with this six race night trail series in Maricopa County. Choose from various distances ranging from 5 km to 75 km for a unique seasonal running challenge under the stars.

Experience a grassroots trail race along the Mogollon Rim at 6,000 feet elevation. Choose between 6K, 10 mile, and 50K distances on trails maintained within the scenic Tonto National Forest.

Experience an epic journey across Arizona’s most iconic landscapes from the Sonoran Desert to the pine forests of Flagstaff. This point to point ultramarathon offers multiple distances through historic mining towns and red rock canyons.

Join this meaningful 5K walk and run at Gilbert Regional Park to support families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Enjoy a day of community with live music, food trucks, and a touching tribute wall.

Experience a messy and exciting obstacle course at the Phoenix Raceway. Run, crawl, and slide through up to 3 miles of mud with friends and family in this outdoor adventure.

Honor fallen service members at this patriotic trail event in Black Canyon City featuring 5K and 10K options. Run or ruck the scenic out and back course while proudly carrying the American flag.

Seize the night at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with a series of desert trail runs ranging from 6K to 50K. Experience rolling single track and mountainous ridges under the stars in this chip timed nocturnal event.

Pi in the Sky is a free trail run in Phoenix, Arizona. The 8-mile course summits Piestewa Peak on rocky, technical trails with minimal shade. Limited to 50 runners, the event offers minimal support and manual timing.

Run the desert trails at night in Arizona's Estrella Mountain Park. Choose from five distances, from a 6K to a 52K, as part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. This event features multiple flowy loops for a unique after-dark experience..