Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

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.

Tackle 50 km from Lake Pleasant desert to Crown King through rugged jeep trails and a big climb into ponderosa pines. Enjoy sweeping desert to mountain views, aid stations, chip timing and a postrace barbecue and finisher memento.

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.

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.

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.

Take on scenic, rugged trails around Lake Pleasant at the Dam Good Run, featuring multiple distances and a memorable crossing of the New Waddell Dam. Expect rocky singletrack, sweeping lake views, desert wildlife, and a true trail challenge..

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.

Tackle rugged trails and stunning Granite Dells views at the Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in Prescott, AZ on April 18, 2026. Choose from distances from 10K to a challenging 92K Prescott Circle loop, finishing at scenic Watson Lake.

Run the VUE in Sedona for a day of single track trails, slick rock plateaus and iconic red rock views, with distances from a 4 mile fun run to a 50 mile ultra. Expect aid stations, finisher swag and festival vibes at the finish.

Test your endurance on the rugged Highline Trail at the 36th Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs, offering 50 mile and 50K options through singletrack, stream crossings, and sweeping Mogollon Rim views. Start and finish at Mountain Meadow Ranch n..

Sinister Night Runs lights up San Tan Mountain Regional Park with moonlit 9 kilometer loops on the San Tan, Hedgehog and Littleleaf Trails. Choose distances from 6K to 54K and enjoy aid stations, live timing and festive finish line awards.

Hells Dells 50k on April 25, 2026 in Prescott, Arizona is a rugged, self guided 30 mile loop around Watson Lake with 3,300 feet of climb on technical granite trails. Limited aid and GPS navigation make this a low key, adventurous race.

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.