Trail Running calendar near Vail 2025-2026

Enjoy a free, noncompetitive 4 mile or 1 mile run or walk through Saguaro National Park West on Sunday, Jan 11, 2026. Limited to 300 participants, the scenic out and back on dirt roads offers a relaxed desert experience for all levels.

Enjoy scenic dirt trails and rolling hills at Empire Ranch in Las Cienegas with 10k, 5k and mile options plus a kids mile. Proceeds benefit the Empire Ranch Foundation and include a souvenir shirt and post race snacks.

Run remote singletrack on the north side of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Oracle Arizona, tracing scenic sections of the Arizona Trail. Choose distances from 5K to 50 Miles on a constantly rolling course and support Arizona Trail mainte..

Tackle the scenic eight mile Arizona Trail at Colossal Cave Mountain Park for the 19th annual Fleet Feet Arizona Trail Race. Limited to 250 runners, this single track route offers rugged desert views, water stops and a finisher medal.

Kick off your February with a weekend of trail running in scenic Patagonia, AZ, paired with on site camping and communal meals. Enjoy live music, food trucks and good company for a relaxed, music filled running getaway.

Race through Old Tucson Studios and nearby Tucson Mountain Park on dusty single track trails, washes, and Old West streets. Choose 8 mile, 4 mile, 1 mile or kids mile and enjoy desert scenery, post race refreshments, and awards.

Run through the scenic Santa Rita Mountains in Sonoita Arizona at the Old Pueblo Endurance Runs. Choose 25 or 50 miles on trails and forest roads starting at historic Kentucky Camp, then celebrate with a post race cookout.

Run among towering boulders and desert vistas at the Amerind Museum's Texas Canyon Trail Run, with 5K and 10K options for all ages. Enjoy postrace food, museum access with your bib, and native art awards for top finishers.

Celebrate the Southern Arizona Roadrunners 50th with a free, retro inspired cross country experience at Lincoln Regional Park. Enjoy a grassroots 5K, FitKidz mile, throwback attire and vintage tunes for a fun, no frills race day.

Tackle the Arizona Monster 300, a 304 mile point to point ultramarathon through the Sonoran Desert around Patagonia Arizona, testing endurance over rugged backcountry and high peaks. March 27 to April 3, 2026.

Run scenic Catalina State Park trails in Tucson on April 4, 2026 with a 13.1 mile half marathon or a 5.3 mile trail race. Chip timing, participant shirts, awards and post race food await runners ages 5 to 100.

Enjoy a scenic sunset run through Sabino Canyon in the Coronado National Forest, with a challenging 7.4 mile course and a 2 mile fun run or walk. Finishers get shirts and medals, post race food and awards add to the celebration.

Join the Tortolita Traverse on April 11 and 12, 2026 in Marana, AZ for scenic trail runs and mountain bike races through Tortolita Preserve. Includes custom bibs, medals and timed courses for all levels.

Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle AZ on Apr 11 2026 climbs from desert singletrack to pine forests near the Mt Lemmon summit, offering steep, scenic terrain and aid at Summerhaven. Choose the 100K, 50K, or the 100K + 50K Summit Challenge.

Run the scenic Arizona Trail between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains at the AZT Vail Scramble, with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Shuttle starts, finish line festival and proceeds benefit the Arizona Trail Association.

Take on scenic Catalina State Park with a 9.3 mile trail challenge or a family friendly 5k run and walk on Sunday September 20, 2026. Enjoy smooth singletrack, one climb, a homemade Mexican breakfast, finisher shirts, photos and medals.

Celebrate Veterans Day with a scenic trail and road run at Catalina State Park in Tucson, featuring a 10.6 mile race made of two 5.3 mile loops, a single 5.3 mile trail and a fast flat 5k. Enjoy finisher shirts, medals, pro photos and a hom..

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Reid Park Tucson with the Thanksgiving XC Classic: a European style cross country 5K and a 1.5 mile fun run. Grass, hay bales, family friendly vibes and toy donations support Team Hoyt Arizona and Toys for Tots.