Trail Running calendar near Queen Creek 2025-2026

Join the inaugural Scarface Mountain Trail Run at Usery Mountain Park on Jan 3, 2026 for scenic desert trails. Choose 10 km, 5 km or 1 mile, get a race shirt and finisher pint, and support local charities.

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.

San Tan Scramble on Jan 10, 2026 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek Arizona offers scenic single track through cactus filled foothills with sandy washes and a rocky Goldmine climb. Distances from 5K to 50K welcome beginners..

Enjoy a free, noncompetitive 4 mile or 1 mile run or walk through Saguaro National Park West on Sunday, Jan 11, 2026. Limited to 300 participants, the scenic out and back on dirt roads offers a relaxed desert experience for all levels.

Coldwater Rumble Trail Runs at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on January 17, 2026 offers everything from 5 Mile runs to a 100 Mile ultra across rugged desert trails and sandy washes. Aid stations, chip timing and crew access keep runners s..

Run the Desert Runner Trail Series across the Valley of the Sun with distances from 5K to 100 miles. Earn points at each race and aim for the Series Finale at White Tank Mountain in March. Series passes available for savings on entries.

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.

Tackle desert singletrack at the White Tank Throwdown in White Tank Mountain Regional Park, AZ, with challenging 30K and fun 10K options across sandy, scenic trails. Expect rugged terrain, aid stations and a true park adventure.

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..

Tackle rolling singletrack near Oracle, Arizona on the AZT Oracle Rumble, a scenic trail race through Oracle State Park and the Arizona Trail. Multiple distances from 5K to 50 miles, cupless and community driven to support trail stewardship..

Dirt Circus Tempe is a free community run festival at Hundred Mile Brewing on January 31, 2026, bringing together run clubs, race directors and top brands. Enjoy a social 5K, vendor booths, food, brews and raffle prizes.

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.

Team up with a burro for the BRAY Apache Junction Burro Derby, a scenic 3 to 5 mile loop at Prospector Park beneath the Superstition Mountains. After the race enjoy a Prospector Playday with in hand obstacles and a stick donkey rodeo.

Take on a scenic rolling course in Apache Junction by the Lost Dutchman Mine with distances from fun run to marathon and Boston qualifier. Held over Presidents Day weekend, this volunteer organized race raises funds for local youth.

Race through Old Tucson Studios and nearby Tucson Mountain Park on dusty single track trails, washes, and Old West streets. Choose 8 mile, 4 mile, 1 mile or kids mile and enjoy desert scenery, post race refreshments, and awards.

Run scenic trails around Picketpost Mountain at Copper Corridor Trail Runs, with 12K to 50K options through canyons, saguaro forest and creek crossings. Chip timing and live tracking; aid stations are cupless so bring your own bottle.

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.