Trail Running calendar near Tempe Butte 2026-2027

Experience a unique clothing optional 5k trail run through the desert landscape of Shangri La Ranch. Enjoy a route featuring hiking trails and dry washes followed by full access to ranch amenities like pools and a clubhouse.

A Fall Pass for the Desert Runner Trail Series groups three race dates across Cave Creek and nearby locations, offering distances from 5 km to 50 km, a cupless option, and Sonoran Desert Cup points toward overall titles.

Experience the ultimate desert trail party at Javelina Jundred in Arizona. This costumed event features 100 mile, 100K, and 31K distances on the scenic rolling tracks of McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

A nighttime 31 km single loop on the Javelina Jundred course at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with four staffed aid stations and a themed party at Jackass Junction. Costumes, glow gear, and a headlamp are recommended for the night run.

Experience the Sonoran Desert at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with single loop or ultra endurance races. Enjoy a festival atmosphere featuring camping, music, and yoga under the Arizona stars.

Experience the desert after dark at Usery Mountain Regional Park with several trail distances ranging from 5K to 30K. Enjoy a loop based course featuring well stocked aid stations and a festive nighttime atmosphere.

Experience the desert landscape of Mesa at Usery Mountain Regional Park with trail distances ranging from 5K to 50 miles. This event features technical single track and scenic climbs through the Goldfield Mountains.

Test your limits at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a flat one mile certified loop. This endurance festival features multiple timed and distance events including the 2026 USATF 24 Hour Road Championship.

Experience a unique obstacle course race at the Phoenix Raceway where asphalt meets desert trails. Choose from 5K, 10K, and 21K distances or bring the whole family for the specialized kids races.

Experience the desert after dark at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. This night trail event offers 5 mile, 10 mile, and 25 km distances illuminated by moonlight and headlamps.

Experience the Sonoran Desert with trail runs ranging from 5 miles to 50 miles in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Runners enjoy scenic single track paths and panoramic mountain views in a well supported race environment.

Experience an elite invitational track meet in Phoenix designed for record breaking performances. Compete in 24 hour or 100 mile categories on a flat 400 meter track with full athlete support.

A multi-day fixed-time running event in Peoria, AZ from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027 offering timed races and fixed distances including 6-day, 24/48/72-hour events, 100/200 miles, and Last Person Standing.

A 14 mile trail run on Trail 100 in central Phoenix on January 2, 2027. Mostly single track with steep climbs, multiple aid stations, a technical race shirt, and a four hour time limit.

Trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa on January 9, 2027 offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1 mile fun run. All registration fees go to local charities and the event includes a cowboy outlaw costume contest.

Experience the beauty of the Superstition Mountains with various distances including a full marathon and trail runs. Join this scenic Arizona winter tradition featuring mountain vistas and a supportive community atmosphere.

Saguaro Showdown is a backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park where runners and ruckers complete hourly loops on trail and at night on an out and back road course until a single finisher remains in each division.

The Desert Classic Half Marathon will take place in Glendale on Saturday 23 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

The Prickly Pedal Trail Race will take place in Cave Creek on Sunday 31 January 2027. You can run 10 miles.

Experience an obstacle course race through the dusty desert trails of Fort McDowell. Navigate through cactus plants and mesa inclines with 5K, 10K, and kids distances available on the Yavapai Nation Indian Reservation.