Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2024-2025

The North Rim Ramble is a unique trail run event taking place on September 29, 2024, featuring a half-marathon and marathon course along well-graded forest roads and scenic singletrack on the Kaibab Plateau. The course offers breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs, a..

The Flagstaff Marathon is known as "The Coolest Marathon in Arizona" and is organized by the Coconino Community College Foundation and Sundog Running. The event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and Kids Kilo races on off-road courses in the Coconino National Forest at an elevation of over..

The Saddles 100 trail run, presented by Satisfy Running and Michael Versteeg, offers participants the choice of completing a 50 or 100-mile loop around Prescott, AZ. Taking place on October 5th, 2024, this event will feature a reversed course direction this year, allowing 100 milers to experience th..

The XTERRA Papago Urban Desert Trail Run in Tempe, AZ, offers a scenic course through the beautiful Papago Buttes. Winners of the 26K race in each age group earn an invitation to the prestigious 2025 XTERRA World Championship Trail Run. The event also features age-group awards for the top 3 finisher..

The Canyon De Chelly Ultra is a 55K trail run taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:00 AM on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. The race will start at the entrance to the canyon and cover 17 miles up Canyon De Chelly to Spider Rock, then up Bat canyon trail with a 1,200 feet climb to the ..

The Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is a charity event organized by the Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff. The race offers a short or long course, with registration fees including a colorful t-shirt, post-race party with food and live music, an..

The Cave Creek Thriller is a trail run event celebrating its 15th year, offering 4 different distances including 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races explore the Maricopa Trail in point-to-point races, while the 11K and 5K stay within Cave Creek Regional Park on hilly mountain trails. The tr..

The Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, offering three different distances: Mountain Marathon, 20 Miler, or 10 Miler. The event will feature some of Sedona's best trails, including the iconic "Hi-Line" trail. Participants can enjoy fully stocked aid station..

The Man Against Horse Race in Prescott, AZ, is celebrating its 40th annual running, where endurance horses and riders compete alongside runners on the same course. The race offers three distances: a 50-mile race with 7,300ft gain and loss, a 25-mile race with 3,300ft gain and loss, and a half marath..

The Javelina Jundred trail run, presented by HOKA, is a unique ultra running festival taking place on October 26-27, 2024, in McDowell, AZ. This event offers a 100 Miler, 100K, and Jackass 31K race. It is also a Golden Ticket Race for the 2024 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run Qualifier. Partici..

The Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon and 5k is a scenic trail run set in the Kaibab National Forest near the Grand Canyon South Rim. The race offers a challenging course with stunning views and is supported by the local community. Participants receive a souvenir race medal, colorful long sleeve shir..

The XTERRA San Tan Trail Run is set to take place on November 3, 2024, in Queen Creek, AZ. Participants can choose from a 41k, 22k, 10k, or 5k run, making it a family-friendly event. The trail offers a tough but scenic route through San Tan Regional Park's 10,000 acres of Sonoran Desert. All runners..

The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile trail run taking place on November 9, 2024, in Seligman, Arizona. Participants can choose to run the entire distance solo or as part of a relay team. The race offers a 60-hour cutoff time, allowing runners to enjoy the historic Route 66 and its iconic stops. Regis..

The Aravaipa Running - Punisher Night Runs will take place in Mesa on Saturday 9 November 2024. You can run between 5 and 30 kilometers.

The Pass Mountain Trail Runs offer various distances including a 50 miler, 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, taking place in Mesa, AZ. The trails wind through Usery Mountain Regional Park and the Tonto National Forest, showcasing the Goldmine Mountain Range. The 50-mile option explores the Goldfield Mountains ..

The trail run event offers three different races: a 5.3-mile trail race, a 10.6-mile trail race, and a 5k road run & walk. Participants can enjoy a homemade Mexican breakfast, free professional race photos, and quality finisher shirts. Overall and age group winners receive medals, and winners of the..

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs will take place on November 22-24, 2024, in Buckeye, AZ. This event offers various distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, 48hrs, 24hrs, USATF 24HR, 12hrs, and 6hrs. The 2024 edition will host the USATF 24-Hour Championship, with prize money for the top 3 male a..

The Fat Turkey Trail Run is a fun and enjoyable trail run event held at North Linear Park in Tempe, AZ. It offers both 5k and 10k courses through the beautiful trails of Papago Park. The event is family-friendly and perfect for beginners looking for a fun outing. Participants can enjoy aid stations ..

The 8th annual Estrella Mountain Trail Fest offers a point to point half marathon, 10K, and 5K trail run through the Estrella Mountain Regional Park range in Goodyear, AZ. The half marathon starts at the Estrella Mountain competitor track and finishes at the Estrella Mountain Coldwater trail, with w..

The Colossal Vail 50/50 is a trail running event held in the high desert section of the Arizona Trail near Vail, Arizona. The event offers various distances including a 50 Miler, 55K, and 13 Miler options. The course provides beautiful desert scenery and is designed to cater to both new ultra runner..