Trail Running calendar near Vail 2025-2026

Celebrate Veterans Day with scenic trail and road races at Catalina State Park in Tucson, featuring 10.6 mile and 5.3 mile trails plus a fast flat 5K. Enjoy homemade Mexican breakfast, pro photos, quality shirts and age group awards.

Join the Thanksgiving XC Classic at Reid Park in Tucson on Nov 27 for a scenic 5K or 1.5 mile fun run. Tackle a grass and dirt cross country loop with hay bales, stroller lanes, and support Toys for Tots and Team Hoyt Arizona.

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.

Experience rolling high desert trails near Colossal Cave Mountain Park with distance options from a 50 mile ultra to day and night 13 milers. Great views, aid stations, and engraved railroad spikes for ultra finishers make this a must run.

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.

Run scenic Empire Ranch and Las Cienegas on distances from a 10k to a family friendly mile. Proceeds help restore the historic ranch and finishers get shirts, snacks, activities 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.

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.

Take on 304 miles across the wild Sonoran Desert in the Arizona Monster 300, a point to point ultramarathon based in Patagonia with a 170 hour cutoff. Rugged backcountry, high ridgelines and plentiful aid make this a true desert odyssey.

Explore Catalina State Park on April 4 2026 with a challenging half marathon or a scenic 5.3 mile run or walk along the park trails. Chip timing, awards, shirts, pro photos and a Mexican breakfast make for a festive finish.

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.

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.

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.