Trail Running calendar near Queen Creek 2025-2026

The Vertigo Night Runs, hosted by Aravaipa Running, take place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, Arizona. This night trail running event offers multiple distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, 31K, and 52K, catering to both beginners and ultra-distance runners. The courses run on the 6.5-mile Sonora..

The Jackrabbit Jubilee is a unique night running event held at Nardini Manor, a historic country estate in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose between 12-hour and 6-hour fixed-time races on a flat, 500-meter USATF-certified crushed gravel loop that circles the property. The course offers a fun..

The Mogollon Monster is a rugged and challenging trail race held near Pine, Arizona, about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix. It features a 100-mile ultra marathon and a 42K race, both traversing the scenic Mogollon Rim, which rises 2,000 feet and stretches 200 miles across Arizona. The 100-mile cours..

The Javelina Jangover Night Run is a nighttime trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. It is the final race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series and offers multiple distances: 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K, and 75K. The courses feature rolling desert single-t..

The Thrasher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. It offers four distances: 33K, 22K, 11K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 11-kilometer loop featuring the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Overton Trails. The course includes two climbs per loo..

The Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs, held in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a celebrated event marking its 16th year as part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races are point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, connect..

The Bare Buns Desert Run is a unique 5K trail race held at Shangri La Ranch in New River, Arizona. Known as the only nude run in Arizona, participants are encouraged to run with minimal clothing—just tennis shoes—though nudity is optional. The course winds through the ranch property, including hikin..

Jackass Night Trail is a unique 31K night race held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona, as part of the Javelina Jundred event. This single-loop race follows the Javelina Jundred course clockwise, offering runners a festive nighttime experience with themed aid stations and t..

Javelina Jundred is a unique ultra running festival held annually at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event features three race distances: a 100-mile, a 100K, and a 31K night trail run called Jackass Night Trail. The course consists of rolling single-track desert tra..

Pass Mountain Trail Runs, held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona, is a premier event in the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series. The race offers multiple distances: 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, catering to a wide range of trail runners. The courses feature scenic and chall..

The PhoMo 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held in the scenic Phoenix Mountain Preserves, Arizona, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Trailhead. Covering 31.2 miles (50 km) with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, the course features rocky, technical terrain with minimal shade, demanding s..

The Punisher Night Trail is a night trail running event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It offers four distances: 30K, 20K, 10K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 9-kilometer loop featuring trails such as Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks, and Cat Peaks Pass. The..

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs, held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona, is a premier ultra-running event featuring multiple race distances including 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, and 50K races. The event hosts the USATF 24-Hour Championship on a USATF-c..

The Trail Blazer 10k will take place in Peoria on Sunday 23 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Thanksgiving XC Classic is an annual running event held at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona, featuring a European-style cross-country course with hay bales on grass, dirt, and some asphalt. Participants can choose between a 5K race, which consists of two loops, and a 1.5-mile fun run/walk with one l..

The Southern Arizona Triple 50 is a unique ultra running challenge comprising three 50-mile races held in southern Arizona: the Colossal Vail 50 in Vail, the AZT Oracle Rumble 50 in Oracle, and the Old Pueblo 50 in Sonoita. All races take place along sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, of..

The McDowell Mountain Frenzy is a trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, catering to both beginners and experienced runners. The courses feature rolling single-trac..

The Mayhem Night Trail is a thrilling night trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Offering 25K, 10-mile, and 5-mile distances, the race challenges participants to navigate desert single-track trails under headlamp and moonlight. The course features wi..

The Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run is an annual event held at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 5K course that loops counterclockwise around the park. Participants can run, jog, or hike with their dogs or solo, with an emphasis on community and respect for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed and va..

The Vail Jingle Trail is an annual holiday-themed running event held in Tucson, Arizona. Celebrating its 20th edition in 2025, the race features a 5K run and a 1K "Santa's Little Helper" event, making it suitable for various ages and abilities. The course is decorated festively to enhance the holida..