Trail Running calendar near Sedona 2026-2027

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.

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.

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 USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail sanctioned uphill race at Arizona Snowbowl, roughly 11 miles of ascent with limited entry for 150 runners on August 15, 2026. The course features high elevation, aid stations, and a summit finish.

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.

Trail running at Fort Valley Trailhead in Flagstaff with 6K, 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K courses on named loops. Packet pickup is available before the race and aid stations will be no more than seven miles apart.

Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Races feature 100 mile and 55K runs, a 100 mile mountain bike race, and relay options on the Arizona Trail north of the San Francisco Peaks in September 2026. A linked double pairs the event with th..

A three day mountain race weekend at Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff featuring a steep Agassiz Hill Climb, race distances up to 50 miles, and fixed time 6 hour and 12 hour loop options that climb toward 11,510 feet.

A Last Person Standing backyard ultra near SP Crater in Flagstaff, AZ where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes the final lap. The course mixes dirt trails and road with modest elevation gain.

A fully supported 50K trail ultra in Prescott, Arizona on September 26, 2026, run on rugged granite terrain with stocked aid stations, on course safety teams, finisher medals and awards for the top three men and women.

Experience an off road trail race through the Coconino National Forest at high altitude. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 10k while supporting local college cross country programs in the Arizona Nordic Village.

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.

A volunteer-organized trail run in Kaibab National Forest on October 10, 2026 offering 30K, 18K, 10K and a kids 1K, with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff.

A 45-mile unofficial "fatass" trail race in Flagstaff, Arizona on October 10, 2026. No entry fee; runners must bring assigned food or drink contributions and expect limited aid stations.

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 half marathon near Flagstaff on Oct 17, 2026 with a climb to the summit of Mt. Elden, a single aid station about six miles in, technical single track and a long descent back to Sandy Seep Trailhead.

Trail races in Sedona on October 17, 2026 offer marathon, 20 mile, 10 mile and 2.5 mile courses along the Hi Line Trail. Courses are fully marked, include aid stations, shuttle service and a post race vendor village.

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..