Trail Running calendar near Rio Verde 2026-2027

Fixed-time running events of 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour take place on a USATF certified 500 meter gravel loop at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, AZ, with on-course aid, live chip timing, cupless stations, and designated crew areas.

A community FAT ASS style trail run in Phoenix, listed as about nine miles out-and-back via Dreamy Draw and Piestewa Peak. No entry fee, limited to 50 runners, with minimal aid and manual timing.

This grassroots 5K event takes place in Arizona's Papago Park. Organized by Ghosthead Productions, it focuses on community and connection among athletes.

A night trail event in Tolleson, AZ offering 52K, 34K, 21K, 13K and 6K on desert single-track with stocked aid stations, drop bags, pacer rules for the 52K, timed results and on-site medical support.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

A 12 mile out and back run on Mt. Ord near Payson, AZ organized by GhostHead Productions with Asics. FAT ASS style, limited to 50 runners, no course markings or aid stations; participants get GPX coordinates and a free poly cotton t shirt.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on flat, looped trails with stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, limited parking and on-site medical support.

A night-trail event at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering five distances on a 6.5 mile Sonoran Loop with staffed aid stations, drop bag and crew access, and on-site medical support as part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

A 50K trail run near Prescott, AZ that covers 31.5 miles and about 5,500 feet of climbing, passing Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Wolverton. Aid stations are at miles 6.5, 15 and 23 and a 3 MPH cut off applies.

A three‑event Friday evening 5K series at AZ Falls with chip timing, age group awards, raffle prizes and collectible desert themed medals; the series supports Child Crisis Arizona and includes a virtual race option.

Fixed-time ultras of six and twelve hours take place on a 500 meter flat gravel loop at historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. The event features an on-course aid station, cupless refills, crew zones, and onsite parking.

A point to point trail event on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, offering about 102 miles and a 42 kilometer race across varied, technical forest and Rim terrain with significant elevation gain.

Three Friday evening 5K races at AZ Falls on 8/21, 9/18 and 10/16 with chip timing, age group awards, raffle prizes and collectible desert medals. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona and includes a virtual option.

Multiple night trail distances at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ. Cupless aid stations, live split tracking, drop bag and crew access, and pacers allowed for the 75K.

Saddles 100 in Prescott, AZ on October 3, 2026 features looped 100 and 50 mile trail races plus a new 6.66 mile fun run around Willow Lake. The main course is run clockwise in 2026.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park with 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single-track. Courses use repeated loops through Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton trails and feature stocked aid stations and live tracking.

A three‑race Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with collectible desert themed medals, chip timing, age group awards and a virtual option, raising funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

A point to point trail running event in Sedona on October 17, 2026 offering marathon, 20 mile, 10 mile and 2.5 mile courses. Routes include the Hi Line Trail, marked navigation, aid stations and race shirts with finisher medals.

Cave Creek Thriller offers four trail distances around Cave Creek Regional Park and along the Maricopa Trail. Courses are rocky and exposed, feature regular aid stations, shuttle logistics for some starts, live timing, and an entrant limit..

A 5 km desert trail run at Shangrai La Ranch in New River, Arizona, where nudity is encouraged but not required. Registration includes a day visit with pools, a café, clubhouse and game room, and the race is chip timed.