Trail Running calendar near Sedona 2025-2026

Choose from 5K to 50K and explore rocky desert trails at Cave Creek Regional Park on December 20, 2025. This Aravaipa Desert Runner Trail Series race combines scenic views with challenging terrain and aid stations.

Prickly Pedal is a multi distance mountain bike and trail run through scenic sections of the Maricopa Trail between Cave Creek and Lake Pleasant. Enjoy varied desert terrain and help support the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.

Run rugged Sonoran Desert trails at Elephant Mountain Trail Runs in Cave Creek, offering multiple distances and a scenic, challenging 50 mile option. Expect rocky single track, sandy sections, helpful aid stations, and wide desert views.

Take on the rugged Black Canyon Trail in central Arizona at the Black Canyon Ultras, point to point 100K and 50K races on Feb 14 to 15, 2026. The 100K offers Western States qualification and both distances deliver desert single track and st..

Take on Skull Krusher 50K, a rugged trail around Skull Mesa in Cave Creek, Arizona, with steep climbs and desert views. Rocky, largely self supported course with limited markings and one aid station makes this a true endurance test.

Preview the remote first 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King on April 4, 2026. Shuttle service, two aid stations and drop bag support help you rehearse race day for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100.

Tackle rugged trails and stunning Granite Dells views at the Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in Prescott, AZ on April 18, 2026. Choose from distances from 10K to a challenging 92K Prescott Circle loop, finishing at scenic Watson Lake.

Run the VUE in Sedona for a day of single track trails, slick rock plateaus and iconic red rock views, with distances from a 4 mile fun run to a 50 mile ultra. Expect aid stations, finisher swag and festival vibes at the finish.

Test your endurance on the rugged Highline Trail at the 36th Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs, offering 50 mile and 50K options through singletrack, stream crossings, and sweeping Mogollon Rim views. Start and finish at Mountain Meadow Ranch n..

Hells Dells 50k on April 25, 2026 in Prescott, Arizona is a rugged, self guided 30 mile loop around Watson Lake with 3,300 feet of climb on technical granite trails. Limited aid and GPS navigation make this a low key, adventurous race.

Cocodona in early May features point to point trail races across central and northern Arizona, from a spirited 40 mile to the epic 250 mile linking Black Canyon City and Flagstaff. Rugged desert and mountain scenery, big climbs and well sto..

Bradshaw Brute is a rugged point to point 100 mile ultra through remote Arizona mountains, linking Black Canyon City and Prescott. Expect technical trails, big climbs and self reliant racing with aid stations, so bring a cup and GPS.

Run the Mingus Traverse from Prescott to Sedona, a 79 mile point to point across desert and red rock scenery. With over 10,000 feet of climbing and mostly single track, this rugged backcountry challenge is for adventurous trail runners.

Sedona Canyons 125 is a point to point 125 mile ultramarathon from Jerome to Flagstaff through Sedona red rock canyons and Coconino National Forest. Expect rugged single track, sweeping views and a 75 hour cutoff to soak it all in.

Run the Flagstaff Crest, a 39 mile point to point trail from Fort Tuthill to downtown Flagstaff through ponderosa pine and high country. Enjoy miles of single track, forest roads and city trails, big climbs, cupless aid and required GPS nav..

Join the 5th annual Taco 'Bout Fun Run on May 16 at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff for chip timed 10K and 5K trail races or a family 1 mile stroll. Run through Ponderosa pines, enjoy the kids churro chase, and support Hope Pregnancy Center.

Run or ruck 5K or 10K on scenic Black Canyon Trails at the Memorial Day Flag Run in Black Canyon City on May 23. Cupless and supported by U.S. Marine veterans, the event benefits Anthem Daisy Mountain Veterans and honors service.

Experience a night trail run through ponderosa forest above 7,000 feet at Fort Tuthill with 6K, 13K or 27K options winding to a mesa with sweeping mountain views. Expect aid stations, a finisher medal and memorable single track trails.

Choose a 6K, 13K, 27K or epic 50K through ponderosa pine at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff on June 20, 2026, with high elevation trails and single track views. Enjoy stocked aid stations, chip timing and festival style tent camping.

Tackle the rugged Mogollon Rim near Pine AZ on September 12 to 13, 2026 with a point to point 100 mile ultramarathon or an epic 42K. High altitude singletrack, steep climbs and big skies make this a classic Arizona trail challenge.