Trail Running calendar near Scottsdale 2025-2026

Challenge desert trails at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa with Pass Mountain Trail Runs on November 8, 2025. Multiple distances from 5K to 50 Mile wind through scenic single track, rocky sections, and Cholla forests for all levels.

Explore the Desert Runner Trail Series across Maricopa County parks, Oct 2025 to Mar 2026, earning points at each race toward the Finale at White Tank Mountain. Distances span short trail runs to multi day ultras with series pass options.

PhoMo 50K is a rugged 50K trail ultramarathon in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves with technical singletrack and about 6,000 feet of climbing. Field capped at 50 runners, crew access at trailheads, and entrants receive event swag.

Experience moonlit trails at the Punisher Night Trail in Mesa, Arizona at Usery Mountain Park with 5K to 30K options. Pair it with Pass Mountain for a Double Down medal and enjoy well stocked aid stations and lively night vibes.

Push your limits at the Fat Ox Endurance Runs in Goodyear AZ with timed events from six to 48 hours and fixed distance 50K to 100 miles. Run a fast certified loop and compete for USATF 24 hour championship prizes.

Join the Trail Blazer at Paloma Community Park in Peoria on Nov 23, 2025 for 10K, 5K and virtual options on scenic desert trails. Enjoy custom finisher swag and chance encounters with local wildlife at this second annual community run.

McDowell Mountain Frenzy on Dec 6, 2025 in Fountain Hills, AZ offers 5 to 50 mile trail distances over scenic desert singletrack. Well marked courses, aid stations, live timing and camping make it a welcoming winter trail challenge.

Run under the stars on winding singletrack at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile options. Expect short steep climbs, lively aid stations and a festive night trail vibe perfect for adventurous runners.

Bring your pup for a fun 5K hike or run around Papago Park and support Home Fur Good, a no kill shelter. Enjoy a scenic loop, swag for paid entrants, and a portion of registration donated to help local dogs.

Hit desert singletrack at the Cave Creek Thriller on December 20, 2025, with routes from 5K to a rugged 50K through scenic park trails. Limited to 500 runners, this Desert Runner Trail Series opener offers aid stations and finisher awards.

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest offers scenic mountain trails with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 10K/5K Challenge. Races start and finish at Desert Rose Trail Head and finishers enjoy music, refreshments and a VIP area.

Take on Desert Solstice in Phoenix on December 20, 2025, a 24 hour track endurance meet with 100 mile, 100k and 50 mile ultra options on a certified 400 meter track. Electronic lap timing and shifting directions keep every hour fresh.

Across The Years is a multi day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex where runners ring in the new year on a looped course. Timed events from 6 day to 6 hour, plus RV camping and 24 hour aid make it a festive ultrarunning experience.

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.

Tackle 14 miles of rugged single track through Phoenix Mountain Preserve on January 3, 2026, starting and finishing at Mountain View Park. Expect steep climbs, loose rock and a true trail running challenge with aid stations and a tech tee.

Join the Desert Runner Trail Series Spring Pass in Queen Creek, AZ on January 10, 2026 with races from mini to ultra distances. The event is cupless, with reusable cups available at registration or bring your own.

San Tan Scramble in Queen Creek on Jan 10, 2026 offers desert single track from 5K to a rugged 50K plus a kids run. Enjoy saguaro views, sandy washes, aid stations, chip timing and finisher awards.

Coldwater Rumble in Goodyear AZ invites runners to explore the Sierra Estrella foothill trails with distances from 5 miles to a 100 mile epic. Cool January desert running, finisher awards and Desert Runner Series points make it a standout t..

Run scenic trails at the Pemberton Trail races near Fountain Hills AZ with 50K and 25K options on gently rolling terrain. The 50K has an early start and awards for top finishers.

Saguaro Showdown is a last person standing backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona, with separate running and rucking divisions. Loop by loop through day and night, competitors vie to be the final finisher in this gr..