Trail Running calendar near Waddell 2026-2027

A single-loop night event on the Javelina course, the Jackass Night Trail is a 31K (19 mile) loop with four aid stations, costume and glow themes, and a lively Jackass Junction aid station to visit during the run.

A weekend of desert trail running at McDowell Mountain Regional Park Nov 6-7, 2026, offering a single 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6-hour and 24-hour ultras on Sonoran Desert trails with on-site village amenities.

A two-day team trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6 to 7, 2026, featuring campsite-based Ragnar Village, single-track desert trails totaling 121 miles, team packages, on-site amenities, and overnight camping.

Night trail running at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 offering 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K looped courses. The event has main and remote aid stations, drop bag service, no pacers allowed, and cupless race operations.

Pass Mountain Trail Runs in Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ on November 14, 2026 offers five distances from 5K to 50 miles on desert trails with regular aid stations, a cupless hydration policy, and on site medical support.

A Prescott, Arizona event on November 14, 2026 focused on the Dells section of the Saddles 100, presented by The Hike Shack and Saddles 100. The listing references a 26 Miler and a Dells marathon possibly set at 50k.

A multi-day endurance event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park near Goodyear AZ featuring fixed-time and fixed-distance races on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop and hosting the 2026 USATF 24 Hour Championships.

Obstacle course weekend at Phoenix Raceway with Sprint, Super and Beast distances across the NASCAR track and nearby desert trails. Kids races and spectator access are included.

A night trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on December 5, 2026 offering 25K, 10 mile and 5 mile courses under headlamp and moonlight. The race includes aid stations, MedStar medical support, live tracking and a cupless policy.

A multi-distance trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, AZ on December 5, 2026 featuring courses from 50 Mile to 5 Mile over desert single track, chip timing, live splits, aid stations, and designated drop bag and..

An invitation or qualification only ultrarunning meet at Camelback High School in Phoenix offering 24 Hour and 100 Mile track events with electronic timing, live tracking, limited entries, and prize money for specified performance standards..

Across The Years is a weeklong running festival at Peoria Sports Complex offering fixed-time and fixed-distance events, from marathons to multi day ultras and a Last Person Standing format, with on-site aid, medical support, camping, and li..

A 14 mile trail race on Trail 100 in Phoenix's North Mountain Preserve, featuring single-track sections, steep climbs, loose rock, aid stations and a 4 hour cutoff. The route runs from Mountain View Park to Dreamy Draw and back.

A trail running event at Usery Mountain Regional Park on January 9, 2027, offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1-mile fun run with all registration fees donated to two local charities.

San Tan Scramble offers trail races at 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K and 5K through Saguaro studded single track in San Tan Mountain Regional Park, with aid stations, cupless service, and shuttle parking for shorter distances.

A series of trail and road races in Queen Creek, AZ organized by Aravaipa Running beginning Jan 9, 2027. Multiple distances are offered across four events and the series uses a cupless format with reusable cups available.

A multi-distance trail event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on January 16, 2027 offering 5 mile to 100 mile options across desert single track, sandy washes and rocky sections with looped courses and on-course support.

Trail running event in Apache Junction offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K and a 2 mile fun run through the Superstition Mountains on MLK Day weekend. The event features desert trails, aid stations and fundraising for local youth.

A backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park with hourly loop repeats for runners and ruckers. The last person standing wins each division and a Backyard 24 option ties all who reach 24 hours.

On January 24, 2026 the Desert Classic stages a chip timed half marathon and a 5K at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale, Arizona. Both courses are professionally marked, include aid stations, and finishers receive a custom medal.