Trail Running calendar near Scottsdale 2026-2027

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 untimed Vert Challenge on Mt. Ord near Payson, AZ on July 4, 2026. The FAT ASS style out-and-back is limited to 50 runners, has no aid stations, and includes a free Asics t-shirt for those who register by June 10.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park with four looped distances on a flat, marked course. Aid stations, crew/drop bag access, shuttles from campground, and on-site medical support are provided.

The Insomniac Night Series will take place in Cave Creek from Saturday 11 July 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run between 6 and 75 kilometers.

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K and 6K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with stocked aid stations and on-site medical support. The event is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

A 50K trail race near Prescott, Arizona on August 15, 2026, covering 31.5 miles with about 5,500 feet of climb and three aid stations. The course passes Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Wolverton and uses a 3 MPH cutoff.

A monthly Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with live chip timing, three collectible desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The events raise funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

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 trail event on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona offering a 100 mile and a 42K course featuring high elevation, multiple rim climbs, technical singletrack and staffed aid stations.

An evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with three monthly races that support Child Crisis Arizona. Live events are chip timed with age group awards and raffle prizes, plus a virtual option with collectible medals.

Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 7K, 15K, 25K, 50K and 75K on rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations, live tracking, a cupless policy, crew access at the start area, and chip timing.

Saddles 100 in Prescott, AZ on October 3, 2026 offers 100 mile and 50 mile loop options, plus a 10.72K and a new 6.66 mile fun run around Willow Lake. The 2026 main loop is run clockwise and the 50 mile course omits the dells section.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on looped single-track courses with fully stocked aid stations, live split tracking, chip timing and a drop bag area. Crews allowed at start/finish; pacers are not..

A three-race evening 5K series at AZ Falls with chip timing, age group awards, desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona and limits each live race to 250 participants.

A multi-distance trail event in Cave Creek Regional Park and on the Maricopa Trail, featuring 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K courses, aid stations, shuttle logistics, cupless service, and awards for top finishers.

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.

Man Against Horse Race in Prescott, Arizona pairs running and riding events over multiple distances on October 17, 2026, with mapped courses, packet pickup, a kids fun run, live tracking and charitable support for a local horse rescue ranch..

Desert Runner Trail Series Fall Pass features trail races in Cave Creek, Arizona across distances from 5K up to 50K. The series includes cupless events and points-based Sonoran Desert Cup standings that crown the Cactus King and Queen.

A five-loop ultrafestival in the Sonoran Desert at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 100 mile, 100K and a 31K night loop, with on-course desert terrain, crew and camping options, and Golden Ticket qualification for Western States.

A single-loop night event on the Javelina course, the Jackass Night Trail is a 31K (19 mile) loop with four aid stations, costume and glow themes, and a lively Jackass Junction aid station to visit during the run.