Arizona
Arizona Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arizona for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 111 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Arizona below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations and live tracking.
Evening 5K series in Phoenix with three chip timed races, medals, age group awards and a virtual option supporting Child Crisis Arizona.
Trail event near Page, Arizona with 50 mile, 55K and half marathon courses that visit Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and offer Lake Powell views.
A 10 km trail run around Lizard Peak to Balanced Rock Cove, featuring single-track and technical terrain with elevation changes; the summit is not part of this course.
A half marathon trail race on Mt. Elden in Flagstaff, Arizona, covering 13.1 miles of fall scenery on October 17, 2026.
One-day trail running event in Sedona on October 17, 2026 offering Mountain Marathon, 20 Mile, 10 Mile and 2.5 Mile courses on southside red rock trails.
Cave Creek Thriller on October 17, 2026 offers 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K trail races around Cave Creek Regional Park and on the Maricopa Trail with cupless aid stations.
A 5 km desert trail run at Shangrai La Ranch in New River, Arizona, where nudity is encouraged but not required. Registration includes a day visit with pools, a café, clubhouse and game room, and the race is chip timed.
A multi-distance running and riding event in Prescott, Arizona featuring 50 mile, 25 mile, half marathon and intro ride courses, maps, awards and community charity support.
A multi event trail and ultra running series across Maricopa County from October 2026 to April 2027, with race distances from 2 miles to 50 miles.
A 4.5 mile outdoor stair climb through Old Bisbee with nine staircases and over 1000 steps, held annually with scenic town views and a finish-line fitness court.
Trail and mixed surface races near the Grand Canyon South Rim on October 24, 2026, offering distances from 5k to marathon plus relay and virtual options.
Charity bib entries reserve spots in the Javelina Jundred 100 Mile and 100K races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with fundraising minimums of $4,000 and $3,000. The 100 Mile is a 2027 Western States qualifier and a Golden Ticket race.
A single-loop night 31 km on the Javelina course in McDowell Mountain Regional Park with four aid stations, costume emphasis, and recommended headlamp and glow gear.
November 2026
Trail event at McDowell Mountain Park with a 6.6 mile Red Loop and 6H and 24H timed ultra options through saguaro lined desert trails.
A two-day team trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring 121 total miles, desert scenery, Ragnar Village amenities, and camping options.
A November 7, 2026 10K and 5K through pecan orchards in Sahuarita with chip timing, USATF sanctioning, age group awards, and preregistration T shirt options.
A rugged mountain trail 50k near Mingus Mountain in Prescott Valley, AZ, with about 6,000 ft of climb, three aid stations, and an optional 18-mile fun run.
A capped 105K point to point trail race on the Highline Trail near Pine AZ with rugged technical terrain, variable November weather and an 18 hour cutoff.
Trail 5K and 10K at Gateway of Light Guest Ranch near Pearce AZ with mixed dirt roads, single track, aid stations and a pre-race dinner.