Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

The McDowell Mountain Frenzy is a trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, catering to both beginners and experienced runners. The courses feature scenic desert singl..

The Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run is an annual event held at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 5K course that loops counterclockwise around the park. Participants can run, jog, or hike with their dogs or solo, with an emphasis on community and respect for all attendees. Dogs must be leashed and va..

Desert Solstice is a prestigious ultrarunning track event held annually at Central High School Track in Phoenix, Arizona. It features competitive 24-hour and 100-mile races on a 400-meter all-weather track, with the direction of travel changing every four hours. The event is invitation or qualificat..

Across the Years is a unique multi-day fixed-time running event held annually at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Spanning six days from December 28 to January 3, it offers a variety of race options including 6-day, 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour fixed-time races, as wel..

The San Tan Scramble is a trail running event held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, and 5K, plus a kids' run. The courses traverse the scenic foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine mountain ranges, featuring roll..

The Coldwater Rumble is a challenging trail running event held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, Arizona, featuring distances from 5 miles up to 100 miles. The course winds through desert trails at the foothills of the rugged Sierra Estrella mountain range, offering scenic views and va..

The Saguaro Showdown is a unique backyard ultra event held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. It features two races: a running event with 4.1667-mile laps and a rucking event with 2.3-mile laps. The race follows a last-person-standing format where participants must complete each lap w..

The Pemberton Trail race, held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, offers 50K and 25K trail runs through scenic desert terrain with gently rolling hills. Known for its fast course, it has seen record-breaking performances, including a 50K record set in 2020. The trail is..

The Arizona Rocks! Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Trail Run is an annual event hosted by StartLine Racing at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. This trail running event offers distances of half marathon, 10K, and 5K, catering to both seasoned trail runners and newcomers. Participants experience s..

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 XTERRA McDowell Mountain Trail Run takes place in Fountain Hills, Arizona, within the scenic McDowell Mountain Regional Park, known for its extensive 80 miles of trails. This event is part of Arizona's XTERRA Trail Run Series and offers multiple race distances to accommodate various skill levels..

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 Stoneman Trail Run is a scenic 14K (8.6 miles) trail race held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Known for its fast and friendly trails, the event offers stunning mountain views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all levels. It is part of the McDowell Mounta..

Elephant Mountain Trail Runs, held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Arizona, offers a challenging and scenic desert trail running experience with distances ranging from 6K to 50 miles. The courses traverse single-track trails, dirt roads, and rugged terrain through the park, Maricopa Trail, Tonto Nati..

The Black Canyon Ultras, held in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, feature challenging point-to-point 100K and 50K races along the scenic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. Starting at Mayer High School in Spring Valley and finishing near New River and Black Canyon City, the courses offer a mix of sing..

The Lost Dutchman Marathon is an annual scenic running event held every President's Day weekend in Apache Junction, Arizona, near the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine. It features multiple race distances including a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K trail run, and fun run. The marathon course is USATF ce..

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 Copper Corridor Trail Runs take place in Superior, Arizona, offering a scenic and challenging trail running experience through rugged desert landscapes. The event features multiple distances: 50K, 31K, 17K, and 12K, with courses showcasing Saguaro cactus forests, flowing creeks, and striking roc..

Snakebite is a scenic trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. The race offers two distance options: 10K and 20K, with approximately 95% of the course on trails featuring gently rolling hills. Participants enjoy the beautiful desert landscape, support..

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..