Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

Run Monument Valley's iconic red rock scenery on Feb 28, 2026 with 50K and half marathon routes through Navajo Tribal Park. Choose a charity bib to race free and support Navajo Nation health programs.

Choose 10K or 20K on mostly trail terrain at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on March 1, 2026, with gently rolling hills and enthusiastic volunteers. Snakebite wraps up the McDowell Mountain Cup series in a fun, scenic finale.

Old Pueblo Endurance Runs brings 25 and 50 mile trail races through the scenic Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona, with sweeping Wrightson views. Expect rugged mountain trails, finisher awards and a lively post race cookout.

Explore Page Arizona on the Antelope Canyon Ultras, with distances from a Trail Half to a 50 Mile over sand, slickrock and slot canyon trails. Ladders, narrow passages and sweeping Horseshoe Bend views await.

The The Best Races - Maryvale Village will take place in Maryvale Village on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 kilometers.

Run rugged single track at Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs in White Tank Mountain Regional Park on March 14, 2026, with distances from 8K to 50 Mile plus a kids fun run. This Desert Runner Series championship offers aid stations, awards, and liv..

Take on Skull Krusher 50K, a rugged trail around Skull Mesa in Cave Creek, Arizona, with steep climbs and desert views. Rocky, largely self supported course with limited markings and one aid station makes this a true endurance test.

Run or walk among dramatic rock formations at the Amerind Museum in Texas Canyon, choosing 5K or 10K courses for adults and youth. Your entry includes museum access and helps support research, education and conservation for the Native Peopl..

Join the Southern Arizona Roadrunners 50th anniversary Spring Cross Country Classic 5K and FitKidz Mile in Tucson. This free, retro inspired cross country meet welcomes teams, throwback attire, and vintage music at Lincoln Regional Park.

The Arizona Monster 300 is a 300 mile point to point ultramarathon from Patagonia through the Sonoran Desert. Held March 27 to April 3, 2026, it spans rugged desert and mountain terrain with full support and standout finisher awards.

TPK Endurance is a two person team race near Phoenix where pairs have 30 hours to tackle unknown terrain and surprise skill and strength challenges. Nonstop navigation, puzzles and rugged conditions test teamwork and grit.

Challenge yourself with a 50 kilometer point to point from desert into the Bradshaw Mountains, climbing about 6,800 feet over forest roads and rough 4x4 tracks. Finish at the Crown King Saloon with post race barbecue and a finisher award.

Run scenic Catalina State Park on April 4, 2026 with a 5.3 mile trail or 13.1 mile half marathon through rolling singletrack and loops. Finish with chip timing, medals, shirts and a Mexican breakfast.

Run through stunning sand and slot canyons near Page, AZ on April 11, 2026, with 10 Mile and 5K options for adventurous trail runners or those after a scenic shorter course. Expect technical sand and slot single track, dramatic views and ai..

Run Sabino Canyon at sunset on April 11, 2026 with a scenic 7.4 Mile challenge or a family friendly 2 Mile Fun Run and Walk. Limited entries, finisher medals, food and music at the finish make for a memorable desert evening.

Hit the trails at Tortolita Preserve on April 11 and 12 for the third annual Tortolita Traverse, with a half marathon and 7.7 mile trail loop plus 10 mile and 20 mile mountain bike races. Medals, live results and fun challenges await.

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.

Run the Dam Good Run at Lake Pleasant near Morristown, AZ with distances from 2 miles to a rugged 40K. Most courses cross New Waddell Dam and offer desert single track, shoreline views and a raft or brief assisted crossing on the 40K.

Run through dramatic slot canyons and sandy washes at Antelope Canyon X near LeChee Rock on Navajo Nation land on April 12, 2026. Choose the half or 8 mile course for a scenic, sun soaked, and challenging desert adventure.

Experience rugged trails and Granite Dells views at the Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in Prescott, AZ on April 18, 2026. Options span 10K to a 92K point to point, all finishing at scenic Watson Lake.