Trail Running calendar near Tonto Basin 2026-2027

Honor fallen service members at this patriotic trail event in Black Canyon City featuring 5K and 10K options. Run or ruck the scenic out and back course while proudly carrying the American flag.

Night trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on May 23, 2026, featuring 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K and 6K on rolling desert singletrack. Courses include stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, crew access at the start and finish, and course..

A multi discipline endurance festival in the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona offering triathlons, aquabikes, runs and relay options. Children ages 5 and up can enter a youth triathlon and all participants are timed with RFID chips.

A no-fee, FAT ASS style out-and-back on Phoenix Mountain trails covering about 9 miles with limited markings and minimal aid. The rocky, exposed course is limited to 50 runners and uses manual timing.

This grassroots 5K event takes place in Arizona's Papago Park. Organized by Ghosthead Productions, it focuses on community and connection among athletes.

A night trail event in Tolleson, AZ offering 52K, 34K, 21K, 13K and 6K on desert single-track with stocked aid stations, drop bags, pacer rules for the 52K, timed results and on-site medical support.

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 flat, looped trails with stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, limited parking and on-site medical support.

A night-trail event at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering five distances on a 6.5 mile Sonoran Loop with staffed aid stations, drop bag and crew access, and on-site medical support as part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Three Friday evening 5K races at Arizona Falls with three collectible desert medals, chip timing, age group awards, raffle prizes, and a virtual entry option; proceeds benefit Child Crisis Arizona.

A point to point trail event on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, offering about 102 miles and a 42 kilometer race across varied, technical forest and Rim terrain with significant elevation gain.

A three event Desert Night Race Series of 5K races at Arizona Falls that raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona. Live chip timed races include age group awards and raffle prizes, and a virtual option awards collectible medals.

Multiple night trail distances at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ. Cupless aid stations, live split tracking, drop bag and crew access, and pacers allowed for the 75K.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park with 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single-track. Courses use repeated loops through Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton trails and feature stocked aid stations and live tracking.

A three-race Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with live and virtual options, chip timing, age group awards and collectible desert-themed medals. Proceeds support Child Crisis Arizona.

A day of trail running in Sedona on October 17, 2026, featuring Marathon, 20 Miler, 10 Miler, and a new 2.5 Miler across Hi-Line Trail sections and red rock vistas, with marked courses, aid stations, shuttle service, and a Vendor Village at..

Cave Creek Thriller offers four trail distances around Cave Creek Regional Park and along the Maricopa Trail. Courses are rocky and exposed, feature regular aid stations, shuttle logistics for some starts, live timing, and an entrant limit..

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 race series in Arizona with Short, Middle, Trail, and Ultra pass options across three dates. The events use cupless protocols and include the point scoring Sonoran Desert Cup competition.