Trail Running calendar near Vail 2025-2026

The Thanksgiving XC Classic is a festive running event held at Reid Park in Tucson, Arizona. It features a European-style cross-country course with a mix of grass, dirt, and some asphalt, including hay bale obstacles. Participants can choose between a 5K race, which consists of two loops, or a 1.5-m..

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 on sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, offer..

The Colossal Vail 50/50 is a trail running event held near Vail, Arizona, starting and finishing at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. It offers multiple distances including a 50-mile ultra, 55K, and half-marathon options with both day and night courses. The race features fast, rolling terrain on recently..

The AZT Oracle Rumble is an annual trail running event held near Oracle, Arizona, on the north side of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The race features mostly single-track trails through Oracle State Park and remote sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, offering constantly rolling terrain th..

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 features a 4-mile trail run and a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run, set against the backdrop of the historic Old Tucson Studios. Scheduled for February 22, 2026, this event welcomes participants of all ages, including a special Kids Mile for those 14 and under. Runners wi..

The Old Pueblo Endurance Runs, held in Sonoita, Arizona, is one of the oldest trail ultramarathons in the state, established in 1985. The event features challenging 50-mile and 25-mile distances along rugged trails on the flanks of the scenic Santa Rita Mountains. Starting at the historic Kentucky C..