Trail Running calendar near Vail 2026-2027

Trail races at Catalina State Park near Tucson with two options: a **9.3 mile** route including a 50 Year Trail out-and-back and a **5K** on the Nature and Bridal Trails. Courses have defined elevation profiles, water points, and age group..

An outdoor stair climb through historic Old Bisbee on a 4.5 mile course with nine staircases and over 1000 steps. The chip timed event offers scenic town views, in person bib pickup, and strict onsite rules for participants.

Pecan Classic is an orchard run offering 5K and 10K distances in early November, staged where pecan trees are ready for harvest. The event is hosted by Farmers Investment CO and donates proceeds to a local non profit.

Trail and road races at Catalina State Park on November 8, 2026, offering 10.6 and 5.3 mile trail distances plus a 5k road run, breakfast, free photos, finisher shirts, and age-group awards; entry fees are non-refundable.

Trail races and a 5K at Catalina State Park in Tucson on November 8 2026 using the Nature Bridal and 50-Year Trails, including a 2.75 mile out-and-back and on-course water points.

A Thanksgiving cross-country event at Reid Park with a European-style course and hay bales. Distances include a two-loop 5K and a one-loop 1.5 mile fun run; strollers are allowed and dogs are not permitted.

An Arizona Trail ultra on December 5, 2026, around Vail with 50 mile, 55K and half marathon options. Courses start and finish at Colossal Cave Mountain Park and feature well-stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.

Three 50 mile trail ultras on the Arizona National Scenic Trail make a season long challenge where each race must be finished within 15 hours. Finishers receive event swag and a custom garment, and certain groups are eligible for registrati..

Join a holiday tradition in Tucson with 5k and 1k runs starting at the Mica Mountain High School track. Support Toys for Tots by bringing a donation while navigating a varied cross country course.

A community trail event at the Historic Empire Ranch in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area with a 10k, a 5k run/walk and multiple one-mile family and children’s events, produced by Run Tucson with the Empire Ranch Foundation and BLM.

Trail runs near Oracle, Arizona on Jan 30, 2027 featuring mostly singletrack in Oracle State Park. Distances range from a new 5K to 50 miles and 50K, the event is cupless and benefits the Arizona Trail Association.

Trail running event in Patagonia, Arizona with 10K, 30K, and 50K routes on scenic sections of the Arizona Trail and Madrean Sky Islands, paired with live music, food, a family dinner, and a minimal-waste fundraiser.

Sonoita Vineyards hosts an annual winery run on February 13, 2027, with 5K and 1.5 mile options and two start waves. Registration includes a t-shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal and a pour of wine.

Run through a legendary western film set and the rugged Tucson Mountain Park. Choose between 8 mile, 4 mile, or family friendly 1 mile distances featuring desert trails and historic movie streets.

Old Pueblo Endurance Runs near Sonoita, Arizona offers 50 mile and 25 mile trail courses on the flanks of the Santa Rita Mountains. Established in 1985, the race follows sections of the Arizona Trail and links with regional ultra series.

Held on the Amerind Museum grounds in Texas Canyon, this annual trail event offers 5K and 10K courses through desert terrain and rock formations. Awards include medals and Native American art and registration includes museum admission.

A 300.5 mile point to point ultramarathon from Patagonia to Superior, Arizona, across Sonoran desert and high country. The course lists over 41,000 feet of ascent, 19 aid stations and a 150 hour cutoff.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K near Vail, Arizona that follow sections of the Arizona Trail. Bus transport to starts, finish area food and music, staffed aid stations, and proceeds support the Arizona Trail Association.

A sunset road race in Sabino Canyon near Tucson offering a **7.4 mile** out-and-back on the paved tram road and a **2 mile** fun run. Online registration is capped, all entrants receive a shirt, and finishers in the longer distance receive..

A two-day trail event near Tucson on April 10 and 11, 2027 offering a 100K up Mount Lemmon and two 50Ks on desert and mountain singletrack, with stocked aid stations, maps, and crew access for the 100K.