Trail Running calendar near Tucson 2025-2026

The Thanksgiving XC Classic is an annual running event held at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona, featuring a European-style cross-country course with hay bales on grass, dirt, and some asphalt. Participants can choose between a 5K race, which consists of two loops, and a 1.5-mile fun run/walk with one l..

The Southern Arizona Triple 50 is a unique ultra running challenge comprising three 50-mile races held in southern Arizona: the Colossal Vail 50 in Vail, the AZT Oracle Rumble 50 in Oracle, and the Old Pueblo 50 in Sonoita. All races take place along sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, of..

The Colossal Vail 50/50 is a trail running event held near Vail, Arizona, starting and finishing at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. It offers multiple distances including a 50-mile ultra, 55K, and half-marathon options with both day and night courses. The race features fast, rolling terrain on expertly..

The Vail Jingle Trail is an annual holiday-themed running event held in Tucson, Arizona. Celebrating its 20th edition in 2025, the race features a 5K run and a 1K "Santa's Little Helper" event, making it suitable for various ages and abilities. The course is decorated festively to enhance the holida..

The San Tan Scramble is a trail running event held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K, and a Kids Run, catering to a wide range of runners. The courses traverse the scenic foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine..

The AZT Oracle Rumble is an annual trail running event held near Oracle, Arizona, just north of Tucson by the Santa Catalina Mountains. The race features mostly single-track trails through Oracle State Park and remote sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, offering constantly rolling terrain..

The Daydreamer is a trail running event held in Patagonia, Arizona, featuring 10k, 30k, and 50k race distances. Set along pristine, lesser-known sections of the Arizona Trail, runners experience the unique Madrean Sky Islands environment with views extending to Mexico. The event combines challenging..

The TMC Old Tucson Trail Run 4 Mile will take place in Tucson on Sunday 22 February 2026. You can run 4 miles.

The Copper Corridor Trail Runs take place in Superior, Arizona, offering a scenic and challenging trail running experience through rugged desert landscapes. Distances include 50K, 31K, 17K, and 12K courses, with the 50K featuring a loop around Picketpost Mountain and extensive sections of the Arizon..

The Old Pueblo Endurance Runs, held in Sonoita, Arizona, is one of the oldest trail ultramarathons in the state, featuring 50-mile and 25-mile distances. The race starts at the historic Kentucky Camp mining site and traverses rugged trails and forest service roads in the southeastern Santa Rita Moun..

The Arizona Monster 300 is a challenging 304-mile point-to-point ultramarathon through Southern Arizona's Sonoran Desert, known for its unique subtropical winter warmth and diverse flora and fauna. The rugged course features 41,162 feet of elevation gain and 41,463 feet of loss, with 84% single-trac..

The Everyone Runs Catalina State Park Half Marathon will take place in Tucson on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

The Sabino Canyon Sunset Run will take place in Tucson on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 7 miles.

The Runmarana Tortolita Traverse Half-Marathon will take place in Marana from Saturday 11 April 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run between 7 and 13 miles.

Sinister Night Runs is a night trail running event held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. Part of the Insomniac Series, it offers multiple race distances: 54K, 27K, 18K, 9K, and 6K, all run on scenic loops featuring smooth, runnable trails with some rollers and rocks. Runner..