Trail Running calendar near Sedona 2025-2026

Run under the stars on rugged desert singletrack at Thrasher Night Trail in Cave Creek Park. Choose 5K, 11K, 22K or 33K loops, enjoy aid stations and night race vibes, and earn a Double Down medal by running the paired Thriller Trail.

Run 45 miles around Flagstaff in a friendly community run fatass event with no entry fee. Bring your assigned contribution and carry most of your own supplies as a few aid stations offer water and shared snacks.

Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is held at Government Prairie in Kaibab National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona. The event offers multiple distances: Soulstice 30K, Long Course 11.2 miles, and a 10K, plus a Kids Dash. Organized by NATRA volunt..

Take on Sonoran Desert trails at the Cave Creek Thriller on Oct 11 with 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K options across rocky climbs and sweeping desert views. This Desert Runner series opener offers aid stations, shuttles and a cupless policy.

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..

Experience Sedona's iconic red rock trails on Oct 18, 2025 in a Mountain Marathon, 20 Miler or 10 Miler. Point to point courses on the Hi Line deliver rugged singletrack, sweeping views and a lively finish with vendors and post race care.

Tackle the Elden Ridge Run, a scenic half marathon in Flagstaff that climbs to the summit of Mount Elden through meadows, ponderosa forest and technical single track. Expect stunning views, a tough climb and a true trail running challenge.

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..

Tackle Mingus Madness 50K in Prescott Valley, AZ on November 1, a rugged, remote trail around Mingus Mountain with 6,000 feet of climbing. This grassroots, minimally supported race delivers a gritty backcountry test for self reliant runners..

Event details The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held on Historic Route 66 in Arizona, starting in Seligman and finishing at Topock66. The event is described as the fourth annual running of the race and offers..

Event overview The Snake Eater 100K is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Tusayan / Grand Canyon, Arizona. The event is presented by Bear Jaw Events and lists the start location as downtown Tusayan at the Grand Canyon National Par..

Prickly Pedal : event overview Prickly Pedal takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, on the Maricopa Trail and Lake Pleasant Regional Park area in Arizona. The event offers three distances: 36 Mile (mountain bike) 15 Mile (mountain bike)..

Elephant Mountain Trail Runs : Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 Elephant Mountain Trail Runs take place at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, AZ. The event offers the following distances: 50 Mile 50K 35K 22K 12K 6K The event is part of the Dese..

Black Canyon Ultras The Black Canyon Ultras take place February 14-15, 2026 in central Arizona. Distances offered: 100K (62.2 miles) 50K (32.2 miles) Both races are point-to-point on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. The start i..

Tackle the Skull Krusher 50K in Cave Creek AZ, a rugged trail run with roughly 5,000 feet of climbing and scenic Skull Mesa views. Mostly self supported with one aid station and GPX navigation, this race rewards grit and adventure.

Experience Sedona's red rock trails at VUE Vortex Ultra Experience on April 18, 2026, with races from 4 to 50 miles for every level. Enjoy tech shirts, finisher medals, post race food and beer plus a lively beer garden and vendor lounge.

Join the 36th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs in Christopher Creek on April 18, 2026. Choose the 50 Mile or 50K trail ultras across singletrack with stream crossings and sweeping Mogollon Rim views from Mountain Meadows Ranch.

Event overview The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona. Races use sections of the Prescott Circle Trail and finish at Watson Lake with views of the Granite Dells rock format..

Cocodona event The Cocodona series is a multi-distance, point-to-point trail running event across central and northern Arizona. Distances offered include: 250 miles 125 miles 100 miles 80 miles 40 miles The full route for the 250 links Bl..

Event overview The Mingus Traverse is a point-to-point trail race that runs from Prescott to Sedona, Arizona. The course covers about 79.4 miles with a reported total elevation gain of 10,116 feet (2025) and a time limit of 44.75 hours. Sur..