Trail Running calendar near Tucson 2025-2026

Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 50-Year Trail Race and 5k Trail Run & Walk takes place at Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona. The event offers a 9.3-mile trail race on the Nature Trail, Bridal Trail, and the 50-Year Trail (about 2.75 miles out-and-back) plus a 5k trail run on the same networ..

Thanksgiving XC Classic in Tucson’s Reid Park offers a European-style cross-country experience with hay bales along a grassy, dirt-laced course that also touches a bit of asphalt. The event features a 5K that runs two loops and a 1.5-mile fun run/walk that completes one loop. The start area is near..

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..

Colossal Vail 50/50, presented by Fleet Feet Tucson, is a trail ultramarathon near Vail, Arizona, starting and finishing at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The event offers 50 miles, 55K, and two 13-mile options (day and night half-marathons), all on a rolling high-desert section of the Arizona Trail e..

The 20th Annual Vail Jingle Trail takes place in Tucson, Arizona, and offers two festive races: a 5K and Santa’s Little Helper 1K, highlighted for Saturday, December 13, 2025. The event embraces a holiday spirit with decorated courses, cheering crowds, and motivation from Mica Mountain Cross Country..

#RUNMARANA Dirt Dash at Wild Burro takes place at the Wild Burro Trailhead in Tortolita Mountain Park, Marana, Arizona (14810 N. Secret Springs). The event offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 6-mile option.The course starts with a flat 2-mile Wild Burro Trail segment, then about 9 miles of sce..

San Tan Scramble is a Desert Runner Trail Series race held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The event offers five distances: 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, and 5K (plus a Kids Run), with courses winding through rolling single-track trails in the San Tan and Goldmine foothills, featurin..

Desert Runner Trail Series, staged by Aravaipa Running, centers around Phoenix with Queen Creek, AZ as a hub and other valley locations. The Spring Pass offers four core tiers: Hummingbird Mini (5K), Quail Short, Roadrunner Middle, and Owl Trail, plus Hawk Ultra distances (50K–60K) on select courses..

Empire Ranch Run is a trail race at the Empire Ranch in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, Sonoita, Arizona. It offers a 10k Trail Run, a 5k Run/Walk, a 1 Mile Walk/Run, and a Children's Mile for ages 14 and under. The family-friendly course runs on dirt trails, BLM 2-track, and cattle pat..

Oracle Rumble is an endurance trail run near the historic town of Oracle, Arizona, just north of Tucson along the Santa Catalina Mountains. The event offers multiple distances—50 miles, 50K, half-marathon, 12K, and 5K—mostly on single-track through Oracle State Park and remote sections of the Arizon..

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 is a popular annual event held at Old Tucson Studios in Tucson, Arizona. It features a 4-mile trail run and a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run, with an additional kids' 1-mile race for participants 14 and under. The course winds through the historic western film set, incl..

Copper Corridor Trail Runs takes place in Superior, Arizona, with four distances: 50K, 31K, 17K, and 12K. The race starts and finishes in Downtown Superior, while the 12K starts at the Superior Public Pool. The routes sweep through rugged desert country west of town, using portions of the Arizona Tr..

Old Pueblo Endurance Runs is a trail ultramarathon in Sonoita, Arizona, offering 50‑mile and 25‑mile distances. The race begins at Kentucky Camp and follows the Arizona Trail into the Santa Rita Mountains, with Wrightson towering above. The 25‑mile loop runs on forest service roads and trails, while..

Arizona Monster is a 304-mile point-to-point ultramarathon through Southern Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, starting in the wilds near Patagonia, and traversing remote backcountry and high-elevation ranges. The course covers 304 miles with about 41,162 feet of ascent and 41,463 feet of descent. Terrain is..

The Everyone Runs Catalina State Park Half Marathon and 5.3 Mile Trail Races take place in Tucson, Arizona, within the scenic Catalina State Park. This popular event offers two trail race distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5.3-mile race, both starting and finishing at the park's trailhead..

The Sabino Canyon Sunset Run, held in Tucson, Arizona, is a celebrated race set within the stunning Sabino Canyon in the Coronado National Forest. This event features two distances: a challenging 7.4-mile race and a 2-mile fun run and walk, both designed to showcase the natural beauty of the desert..

The #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse is a two-day event held in Marana, Arizona, featuring a Half Marathon Trail Run, a 7.7-mile trail run, and mountain bike races of 10 and 20 miles. Set in the scenic Tortolita Preserve, the courses combine single-track trails and sandy washes, offering a challenging..

Sinister Night Runs unfolds at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ, offering multiple night-distance options: 54K (34.3 miles), 27K (17.12 miles), 18K (11.4 miles), 9K (5.7 miles), and 6K (3.8 miles). Runners tackle a 9 km loop on the San Tan, Hedgehog, and Littleleaf Trails in a count..