Trail Running calendar near Scottsdale 2025-2026

Event The Man Against Horse Race is scheduled for October 18, 2025, in Prescott, Arizona. The event features endurance horses with riders competing alongside runners on shared courses for the longer distances. The race began in 1983 after a..

Event The Bare Buns Desert Run is a desert trail race held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Shangrai La in New River, Arizona. The course is a 5k loop around the Shangri La Ranch property, taking runners up a hiking trail, along a dry wash..

Event details Javelina Jundred is an ultra running event in McDowell, Arizona, held October 25-26, 2025 at the Four Peaks Staging Area (Javelina Headquarters), 16300 W. McDowell Mountain Park Drive. The event offers the following distances:..

PhoMo 50K : event overview PhoMo 50K is a trail ultramarathon held in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves, starting and finishing at the Piestewa Peak Cholla Trailhead. The race is limited to 50 participants. All entrants receive a commemorative..

Run scenic desert trails at Usery Mountain Regional Park and the Goldfield Mountains with distances from 5K to 50 Mile, challenging terrain, live split tracking, and post race food. Chip timing and cupless aid stations keep the focus on the..

Run under the stars at the Punisher Night Trail in Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa AZ, with 5K, 10K, 20K and 30K options on a runnable looped singletrack. Enjoy stocked aid stations and unforgettable sunset to starlight trail vibes.

Challenge yourself at the Fat Ox Endurance Runs November 21 to 23, 2025 in Goodyear AZ with distances from 6 Hour to 48 Hour and the USATF 24 Hour Championship. Enjoy a certified loop, 24 hour aid, live tracking and finisher awards.

Event overview Trail Blazer 10K - 5K is a trail running event organized by StartLine Racing on November 23, 2025, at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, AZ. The event is the second annual edition and uses the park's trail system. Runners may e..

Run under the stars at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile options on winding single track and lively climbs. Trails are well marked with aid stations and a festive night race atmosphere.

Tackle scenic desert singletrack in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ with distances from 5 miles up to a full 50 mile ultra. Rugged trails, sweeping Sonoran views and well stocked aid stations make for an unforgettabl..

Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run : Phoenix, AZ Pup-A-Go is a community 5K event at Papago Park West Butte Trailhead in Phoenix, AZ. The event is produced by GhostHead Productions in partnership with Home Fur Good. A portion of registration fees will be..

Desert Solstice - Phoenix, AZ Desert Solstice takes place on December 20, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ at Central High School. The event is organized as a 24-hour running competition and serves as a qualifier for the USA 24 Hour national team. The c..

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest is a trail-running event in Goodyear, Arizona, held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. In 2025 routes were adjusted due to park construction, with all races starting and finishing at the Desert Rose Trail Head..

Run desert single track on the Maricopa Trail at Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs on Dec 20, 2025, with distances from 5K to a bold 50K. Limited to 500 entrants, this cupless race offers staffed aid stations and Arizona trail scenery.

Celebrate the New Year at Peoria Sports Complex with a multi day running festival offering fixed time and fixed distance events. Enjoy continuous timing, 24 hour aid, camping and a spirited community as you chase distance or new goals.

Inaugural Scarface Mountain Trail Run invites runners to take on 10K, 5K and 1 mile courses beneath scenic Scarface Mountain at Usery Mountain Regional Park on Jan 3, 2026. Registration supports local charities and every finisher gets a com..

Desert Runner Trail Series, staged by Aravaipa Running, centers around Phoenix with Queen Creek, AZ as a hub and other valley locations. The Spring Pass offers four core tiers: Hummingbird Mini (5K), Quail Short, Roadrunner Middle, and Owl..

Run scenic single track through the Saguaro studded foothills of San Tan Mountain Regional Park with options from 5K to a challenging 50K. Expect rocky climbs, sandy washes and friendly aid stations for a true desert trail experience.

Run desert trails in the foothills of the Sierra Estrella at the Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear, Arizona. Distances from 5 to 100 miles, finisher awards and series points await, with 100 mile finishers earning a buckle.

Event details The Pemberton Trail races take place on January 24, 2026, at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The event offers trail races at these distances: 50K 25K The 50K has an 8-hour time limit. Awards are..