Trail Running calendar near Sonoita 2026-2027

Trail races at Old Tucson Studios on February 22, 2026 feature 8 mile, 4 mile, a 1 mile family run and a kids mile on dirt trails, washes and Old Tucson streets with shirts, awards and a limited souvenir medal.

Trail ultramarathon near Sonoita, Arizona with 25 mile and 50 mile courses on forest roads and the Arizona Trail. The event includes elevation variation, time limits, awards, a cupless policy, and a provided reusable cup.

Join the CAT DIRT DASH 5k or 1 mile fun run on desert dirt trails at Caterpillar Tinaja Hills in Green Valley, AZ, running past real Caterpillar machines. Limited to 300 runners and includes a 2026 event hat for paid participants.

Trail courses on Amerind Museum land in Texas Canyon with 5K and 10K adult and youth options, on-course water stations, and museum entry included with registration. Overall winners receive Native American art in addition to medals.

Celebrate 50 years of Southern Arizona Roadrunners with this free, retro-themed cross-country event. Run the 5K on scenic trails at Lincoln Regional Park, with a 1-mile race for kids. Dress in 70s gear for a fun, no-frills community run.

A 304-mile point-to-point ultramarathon through Southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, featuring about 41,162 feet of elevation gain, 19 aid stations, extensive single-track, live tracking, and a 170 hour cutoff.

Two trail races at Catalina State Park in Tucson on April 4, 2026 feature a 13.1 mile half marathon with the Bridal Trail and a 5.3 mile loop. Chip timing, age group awards, finisher shirts, and post race breakfast are provided.

An evening race in Sabino Canyon near Tucson offering a 7.4 mile course with pacing cutoffs and a 2 mile fun run and walk. The event features age group awards, race shirts, a finisher medal for the 7.4 mile, and finish line food.

A two day trail and MTB event at Tortolita Preserve in Marana on April 11 and April 12, 2026 featuring a half marathon, a 7.7 mile trail loop, and 10 and 20 mile bike races with aid stations and finisher medals.

The Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle, Arizona, offers 100K, 50K, and two-day Summit Challenge distances. Runners will ascend Mount Lemmon on a course blending Sonoran Desert trails with alpine pine forests. Aid stations are fully stocked with nu..

A trail marathon, half marathon and 10K through the valley between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains, finishing at the Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead. Aid stations use cupless service and proceeds support the Arizona Trail Association.

Explore Catalina State Park's trails in September 2026. Choose between a challenging 9.3-mile route or a more accessible 5k. All participants get breakfast, photos, and a finisher shirt.

Trail and road races at Catalina State Park in Tucson on November 8, 2026, offering 10.6-mile and 5.3-mile trail races plus a 5k road run with shirts, photos, breakfast, and age group awards.

A cross-country 5K and 1.5 mile fun run at Reid Park with hay bale features and mixed grass and dirt surfaces. Strollers are welcome and dogs are not permitted; the 5K is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix.

A trail ultramarathon near Vail, Arizona offering 50 mile, 55K and half marathon courses on sections of the Arizona Trail. Starts and finishes at Colossal Cave Mountain Park and operates as a cupless event with reusable cups available.

Annual holiday themed races at Mica Mountain High School in Tucson featuring a 5k and a Santa's Little Helper 1k. The event supports Toys for Tots and aims to collect over 500 new toys while the Mica Mountain Cross Country team directs and..

The Empire Ranch Trail Run takes place at the historic Empire Ranch in Sonoita, Arizona. Participants can choose from trail runs and walks ranging from a children's mile to a 10k. The event features family-friendly ranch activities and supp..