Trail Running calendar near Superior 2025-2026

Join the Stoneman Trail Run on February 7, 2026 for a scenic 14K through McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. This daytime trail run showcases mountain views and is race two of the three race McDowell Mountain Cup s..

Run a scenic rolling course in Apache Junction near the Lost Dutchman Mine over President's Day weekend. Choose marathon, half, 10K, 8K trail or fun run; the USATF certified marathon can qualify for Boston and proceeds support local youth.

Run through the movie sets and desert trails at Old Tucson Studios with distances from a 100 yard dash to an 8 mile trail run. Family friendly fun with western flair, a costume contest, post race refreshments and awards.

Run the Copper Corridor Trail Runs in Superior, Arizona on Feb 28, 2026 with distances from 12K to 50K through Arnett Canyon and parts of the Arizona Trail. Enjoy desert scenery, creeks, sycamores and Picketpost Mountain panoramas.

Choose 10K or 20K on mostly trail terrain at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on March 1, 2026, with gently rolling hills and enthusiastic volunteers. Snakebite wraps up the McDowell Mountain Cup series in a fun, scenic finale.

The The Best Races - Maryvale Village will take place in Maryvale Village on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 kilometers.

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.

Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners 50th anniversary Spring Cross Country Classic 5K and FitKidz Mile in Tucson. This free, retro inspired cross country meet welcomes teams, throwback attire, and vintage music at Lincoln Regional Park.

TPK Endurance is a two person team race near Phoenix where pairs have 30 hours to tackle unknown terrain and surprise skill and strength challenges. Nonstop navigation, puzzles and rugged conditions test teamwork and grit.

Tackle 50 km from Lake Pleasant desert to Crown King through rugged jeep trails and a big climb into ponderosa pines. Enjoy sweeping desert to mountain views, aid stations, chip timing and a postrace barbecue and finisher memento.

Run scenic Catalina State Park on April 4, 2026 with a 5.3 mile trail or 13.1 mile half marathon through rolling singletrack and loops. Finish with chip timing, medals, shirts and a Mexican breakfast.

Run Sabino Canyon at sunset on April 11, 2026 with a scenic 7.4 Mile challenge or a family friendly 2 Mile Fun Run and Walk. Limited entries, finisher medals, food and music at the finish make for a memorable desert evening.

Hit the trails at Tortolita Preserve on April 11 and 12 for the third annual Tortolita Traverse, with a half marathon and 7.7 mile trail loop plus 10 mile and 20 mile mountain bike races. Medals, live results and fun challenges await.

Tackle rugged singletrack, sweeping desert views and high country pine at Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle, Arizona on April 11, 2026. Choose 50K, 100K or the Summit Challenge pairing both days for roughly 100 miles and two Mt Lemmon summits.

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..

Sinister Night Runs lights up San Tan Mountain Regional Park with moonlit 9 kilometer loops on the San Tan, Hedgehog and Littleleaf Trails. Choose distances from 6K to 54K and enjoy aid stations, live timing and festive finish line awards.

Run moonlit single track trails in McDowell Mountain Regional Park at Adrenaline Night Runs, part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. Distances from 6K to 50K, stocked aid stations, timing and finisher awards under the stars.

Pi in the Sky is a casual, self supported 8 mile out and back trail run in Phoenix to Piestewa Peak, limited to 50 runners and free to enter. Expect rocky, exposed terrain and warm early June conditions so come prepared.

Run under the stars on desert single track at Hypnosis Night Runs, offering distances from 6K to 52K across scenic saguaro country. Chip timed races, live tracking, goody bag and finisher awards make for a memorable night trail experience.

Run under the stars at Stunner Night Runs in Usery Mountain Park with 6K to 50K options on flat fast desert trails through scenic cholla. Nighttime energy and looped aid stations make it perfect for trail fans.