Trail Running calendar near Tonto Basin 2026-2027

A night trail running event in Tolleson AZ offering distances from 6K to 52K on desert single track among saguaro cactus. Courses feature stocked aid stations, drop bags, crew access for the start finish, and live race tracking.

A six-race night trail series in Maricopa County parks from April to September, featuring distances from 5 km to 75 km and series passes with a 20% registration saving. Series rankings use each runner’s top three race scores.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

A 12 mile out and back run on Mt. Ord near Payson, AZ organized by GhostHead Productions with Asics. FAT ASS style, limited to 50 runners, no course markings or aid stations; participants get GPX coordinates and a free poly cotton t shirt.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on a flat, fast course using Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel and Blevins Trails. Aid stations are stocked and the event is part of the 2026 Insomniac Night Tra..

Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K and 6K on a 6.5 mile Sonoran loop with stocked aid stations and on-site medical support. The event is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

A three‑event Friday evening 5K series at AZ Falls with chip timing, age group awards, raffle prizes and collectible desert themed medals; the series supports Child Crisis Arizona and includes a virtual race option.

A point to point trail weekend on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, offering a 100 mile ultramarathon and a 42 km race with large elevation change, technical singletrack, and designated crew and aid station support.

Three Friday evening 5K races at AZ Falls on 8/21, 9/18 and 10/16 with chip timing, age group awards, raffle prizes and collectible desert medals. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona and includes a virtual option.

A night trail running event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 75K, 50K, 25K, 15K and 7K on rolling desert single track, with stocked aid stations, cupless service, drop bags, crew access, live tracking and chip timing.

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 three‑race Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with collectible desert themed medals, chip timing, age group awards and a virtual option, raising funds for Child Crisis Arizona.

A point to point trail running event in Sedona on October 17, 2026 offering marathon, 20 mile, 10 mile and 2.5 mile courses. Routes include the Hi Line Trail, marked navigation, aid stations and race shirts with finisher medals.

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.

A fall trail series around Cave Creek, Arizona featuring multiple race distances across three dates. Series passes reduce entry cost and the events include cupless options and a points cup competition.

Javelina Jundred on October 31, 2026 in McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers five-loop ultramarathon courses of 100 miles and 100 kilometers plus a Jackass 31K night loop, with organized crew and vehicle camping options.

A single-loop night event on the Javelina course, the Jackass Night Trail is a 31K (19 mile) loop with four aid stations, costume and glow themes, and a lively Jackass Junction aid station to visit during the run.

A weekend of desert trail running at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop plus 6 hour and 24 hour ultra options on a 15.2 mile relay course, with Ragnar Village camping and on-site amenities.

A two-day team trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6 to 7, 2026, featuring campsite-based Ragnar Village, single-track desert trails totaling 121 miles, team packages, on-site amenities, and overnight camping.