Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

The Monument Valley Ultra takes place on February 28, 2026, at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Events offered include: 50K Charity Bib - 50K Half Marathon The field is capped at 400 runners. Registration includes professional timing, an event shirt, a race poster, on-course support (food, dri..

The Snakebite is a scenic trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Offering 10K and 20K distances, the course features gently rolling hills and is approximately 95% on trails, providing a fast yet enjoyable desert running experience. Participants can..

Old Pueblo Endurance Runs is a trail ultramarathon in Sonoita, Arizona, offering 50‑mile and 25‑mile distances. The race begins at Kentucky Camp and follows the Arizona Trail into the Santa Rita Mountains, with Wrightson towering above. The 25‑mile loop runs on forest service roads and trails, while..

Antelope Canyon Ultras, organized by Vacation Races, take place in Page, Arizona, starting and finishing at the Page Sports Complex. Distances include 50-mile Ultra, 55K, 30K, and a Trail Half Marathon, with a charity bib option. Runners traverse rugged desert terrain around the Antelope Canyon area..

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.

Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs, held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ, offers multiple distances: 50-mile, 50K, 30K, half-marathon, 8K, and a Kids’ Fun Run. The rugged single-track course features challenging climbs, steep descents, and desert flora, with Ford Canyon rock scrambling a..

TPK Endurance is a two-person, non-stop endurance race held near Phoenix, Arizona (McDowell area). Teams have 30 hours to complete an unknown distance, with the starting point revealed 30 days prior. The course uses natural terrain and features a variety of tasks—skill challenges, puzzles, problem s..

Arizona Monster is a 304-mile point-to-point ultramarathon through Southern Arizona's Sonoran Desert, starting in Patagonia and crossing remote backcountry and high-elevation ranges. The route spans about 259.1 miles of single-track, 34 miles bike path, 9.5 miles paved road, and 6 miles dirt road, w..

The Crown King Scramble is a point-to-point trail footrace held on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The event covers 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Lake Pleasant Regional Park (Castle Creek Boat Ramp) to the Crown King Saloon in Crown King, Arizona. The race is organized on dirt and jeep roads and includes..

The Everyone Runs Catalina State Park Half Marathon and 5.3 Mile Trail Races take place in Tucson, Arizona, within the scenic Catalina State Park. This popular event offers two trail race distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5.3-mile race, both starting and finishing at the park's trailhead..

Desert Peak Ultra, presented by Everyday Ultra, takes place near Oracle, Arizona, climbing Mt Lemmon from the Santa Catalina Range. The event offers 100K, 50K, and the Summit Challenge (a double). The race blends Sonoran desert trails with alpine summit running, starting with a steep climb to Summer..

The Sabino Canyon Sunset Run, held in Tucson, Arizona, is a celebrated race set within the stunning Sabino Canyon in the Coronado National Forest. This event features two distances: a challenging 7.4-mile race and a 2-mile fun run and walk, both designed to showcase the natural beauty of the desert..

The #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse is a two-day event held in Marana, Arizona, featuring a Half Marathon Trail Run, a 7.7-mile trail run, and mountain bike races of 10 and 20 miles. Set in the scenic Tortolita Preserve, the courses combine single-track trails and sandy washes, offering a challenging..

The Mountain Sheep Canyon Run takes place in Page, Arizona, featuring two race distances: a challenging 10-mile and a 5K course. The 10-mile race is a loop through the Navajo Nation's sand and slot canyons of Mountain Sheep Canyon near Antelope Canyon, with an 850-foot ascent and descent. The course..

The Dam Good Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown, AZ. The event offers multiple distances and is presented as part of the Desert Runner Trail Series. Registration closes Monday, April 6 at 11:59 PM MT. Distances 40K 26K 13K 4 Mile 2 Mile All d..

Antelope Canyon X Half Marathon is held in LeChee Rock, AZ, on Navajo Nation land near Page. The Half Marathon covers about 13.9 miles with nearly 1,200 feet of elevation gain. The course combines sand, double-track roads, ATV trails, washes, and slot canyons, delivering canyon running and varied te..

The VUE, or Vortex Ultra Experience, returns to Sedona, Arizona, on April 18, 2026, celebrating its 5th birthday. The event showcases Sedona’s Red Rocks with five distance options: 50-mile, 34-mile, 21-mile, 12-mile, and 4-mile, offering something for a range of runners. Runners can access course ma..

Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs is a 36th‑annual trail ultramarathon held in Christopher Creek, Arizona (near Payson). The event offers two distances: 50 miles and 50K, both starting and finishing at Mountain Meadow Ranch. Runners traverse maintained sections of the Highline Trail, with Hell’s Gate bu..

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs are scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona. Races follow sections of the Prescott Circle Trail and finish at Watson Lake with views of the Granite Dells. Distances offered include: 92K 60K 33K Half-Marathon 10K The 92K is a po..

Sinister Night Runs, held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona, offers a night-trail racing experience across five distances: 54K (34.3 miles), 27K, 18K, 9K, and 6K. The course centers on a 9 km loop across San Tan, Hedgehog, and Littleleaf Trails, run counter-clockwise; the 54K..