Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

Run the Crown King Scramble, a point to point 50 kilometer trail from Lake Pleasant into the Bradshaw Mountains with big climbs and sweeping views. Remote aid stations, a cupless policy, and shuttle service make for a rugged, rewarding day.

Run scenic Catalina State Park trails in Tucson on April 4, 2026 with a 13.1 mile half marathon or a 5.3 mile trail race. Chip timing, participant shirts, awards and post race food await runners ages 5 to 100.

Preview the remote first 37 miles of the Cocodona course from Deep Canyon Ranch to Crown King on April 4, 2026. Shuttle service, two aid stations and drop bag support help you rehearse race day for Cocodona 250 and Bradshaw Brute 100.

Onyx at McDowell Mountain Park is a 4 hour and 8 hour points race where laps on five trails earn flags or sandbags for extra points. Enjoy aid stations, a recovery tent, free photos and finisher swag in a scenic desert setting.

Run through Navajo Nation slot canyons and sand dunes near Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ on Apr 11, 2026. Choose a challenging 10 mile loop where you must carry your own water or an easier 5K through Owl Canyon.

Enjoy a scenic sunset run through Sabino Canyon in the Coronado National Forest, with a challenging 7.4 mile course and a 2 mile fun run or walk. Finishers get shirts and medals, post race food and awards add to the celebration.

Join the Tortolita Traverse on April 11 and 12, 2026 in Marana, AZ for scenic trail runs and mountain bike races through Tortolita Preserve. Includes custom bibs, medals and timed courses for all levels.

Tackle rugged singletrack, sweeping desert views and high country pine at Desert Peak Ultra in Oracle, Arizona on April 11, 2026. Choose 50K, 100K or the Summit Challenge pairing both days for roughly 100 miles and two Mt Lemmon summits.

Dam Good Run at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown Arizona on April 12, 2026 invites trail runners of all levels with distances from 2 miles to 40K. Expect scenic shoreline trails, dam crossings, rocky climbs and lake views.

Run Antelope Canyon X near Page AZ on Navajo Nation sand with a rugged half or an 8 mile through slot canyons and dunes. The race is cup free so carry your own hydration and expect steep sandy climbs and strong sun.

Run the scenic Arizona Trail between the Santa Rita and Rincon Mountains at the AZT Vail Scramble, with marathon, half marathon and 10K options. Shuttle starts, finish line festival and proceeds benefit the Arizona Trail Association.

Run through Prescott's scenic Granite Dells at Watson Lake with races from 10K to an epic 92K full loop of the Prescott Circle Trail. Expect rugged singletrack, granite scrambles, generous aid stations, and unforgettable lake finishes.

Run the VUE Vortex Ultra in Sedona on April 18, 2026, on single track through red rock views, slick rock plateaus and towering spires. Distances from 4 miles to 50 miles and a lively Vendor Village celebrate finishers and community.

Run the Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs on April 18, 2026 at Mountain Meadow Ranch, with Mogollon Rim vistas and stream crossings. Choose 50 mile or 50K courses on mostly singletrack for a rugged, scenic challenge.

Run under the stars on San Tan Mountain’s single 9 km loop at Sinister Night Runs, part of the 2026 Insomniac Night Series. Choose distances from 6K to 54K on scenic desert trails with stocked aid stations and a lively nocturnal vibe.

Hells Dells is a rugged 30.6 mile ultratrail around Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona, through slick rock and technical Granite Dells terrain. This low support local run features two aid stations and honors the memory of two dogs.

Cocodona in early May features point to point trail races across central and northern Arizona, from a spirited 40 mile to the epic 250 mile linking Black Canyon City and Flagstaff. Rugged desert and mountain scenery, big climbs and well sto..

Bradshaw Brute is a rugged point to point 100 mile ultra through remote Arizona mountains, linking Black Canyon City and Prescott. Expect technical trails, big climbs and self reliant racing with aid stations, so bring a cup and GPS.

Run the Mingus Traverse from Prescott to Sedona, a 79 mile point to point across desert and red rock scenery. With over 10,000 feet of climbing and mostly single track, this rugged backcountry challenge is for adventurous trail runners.

Sedona Canyons 125 is a point to point 125 mile ultramarathon from Jerome to Flagstaff through Sedona red rock canyons and Coconino National Forest. Expect rugged single track, sweeping views and a 75 hour cutoff to soak it all in.