Trail Running calendar near Tucson 2025-2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the XC Classic on Nov 27 at Reid Park, Tucson, featuring a cross country 5K and 1.5 mile fun run. Enjoy grassy hay bale turns and holiday spirit while supporting Team Hoyt Arizona and Toys for Tots.

Run scenic high desert trails near Vail Arizona at Colossal Vail 50/50, with 50 mile, 55K and day and night 13 miler options from Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Enjoy rolling trail, great views, aid stations and unique finisher awards.

Take on the Southern Arizona Triple 50, one registration for three 50 mile trail ultras around Tucson, Oracle and Sonoita. Finish all three within 45 hours to earn a finisher garment and support the Arizona Trail Association.

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, chee..

Tackle rugged single track and desert washes at RUNMARANA Dirt Dash at Wild Burro, with a 13.1 mile half and a 6 mile option through scenic Tortolita Mountain Park. Enjoy challenging climbs, finisher awards and community fun.

Experience desert single track, saguaros and rugged foothills at the San Tan Scramble in San Tan Mountain Regional Park on January 10, 2026. Distances from a kids run to a challenging 50K welcome trail runners of every level.

Enjoy scenic Empire Ranch trails in Las Cienegas with distances from a kids mile to 10k, rolling hills and desert views make for a memorable run. Proceeds benefit Empire Ranch with post race festivities and awards.

Experience the AZT Oracle Rumble on single track through the Santa Catalina Mountains, with rolling climbs and drops and distances from 5K to 50 miles. Proceeds support Arizona Trail maintenance and the race is cupless, so bring a bottle.

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 wi..

Run through the movie sets and desert trails at Old Tucson Studios with distances from a 100 yard dash to an 8 mile trail run. Family friendly fun with western flair, a costume contest, post race refreshments and awards.

Run the Copper Corridor Trail Runs in Superior, Arizona on Feb 28, 2026 with distances from 12K to 50K through Arnett Canyon and parts of the Arizona Trail. Enjoy desert scenery, creeks, sycamores and Picketpost Mountain panoramas.

Old Pueblo Endurance Runs brings 25 and 50 mile trail races through the scenic Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona, with sweeping Wrightson views. Expect rugged mountain trails, finisher awards and a lively post race cookout.

Run or walk among dramatic rock formations at the Amerind Museum in Texas Canyon, choosing 5K or 10K courses for adults and youth. Your entry includes museum access and helps support research, education and conservation for the Native Peopl..

Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners 50th anniversary Spring Cross Country Classic 5K and FitKidz Mile in Tucson. This free, retro inspired cross country meet welcomes teams, throwback attire, and vintage music at Lincoln Regional Park.

The Arizona Monster 300 is a 300 mile point to point ultramarathon from Patagonia through the Sonoran Desert. Held March 27 to April 3, 2026, it spans rugged desert and mountain terrain with full support and standout finisher awards.

Run scenic Catalina State Park on April 4, 2026 with a 5.3 mile trail or 13.1 mile half marathon through rolling singletrack and loops. Finish with chip timing, medals, shirts and a Mexican breakfast.

Run Sabino Canyon at sunset on April 11, 2026 with a scenic 7.4 Mile challenge or a family friendly 2 Mile Fun Run and Walk. Limited entries, finisher medals, food and music at the finish make for a memorable desert evening.

Hit the trails at Tortolita Preserve on April 11 and 12 for the third annual Tortolita Traverse, with a half marathon and 7.7 mile trail loop plus 10 mile and 20 mile mountain bike races. Medals, live results and fun challenges await.

Tackle rugged singletrack, sweeping desert views and high country pine at Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle, Arizona on April 11, 2026. Choose 50K, 100K or the Summit Challenge pairing both days for roughly 100 miles and two Mt Lemmon summits.

Sinister Night Runs lights up San Tan Mountain Regional Park with moonlit 9 kilometer loops on the San Tan, Hedgehog and Littleleaf Trails. Choose distances from 6K to 54K and enjoy aid stations, live timing and festive finish line awards.