Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Man Against Horse is a unique endurance race in Arizona where runners and riders compete over 50-mile, 25-mile, and half marathon courses. The event, born from a 1983 bar bet, includes a banquet and supports local charities. It features a c..

The Desert Runner Trail Series is a package of fall trail runs in the Arizona desert. Choose from Short, Middle, Trail, or Ultra distance categories across three races. The series is a cupless event encouraging runners to bring their own hy..

Experience the rugged beauty of the Kaibab National Forest with trail races near the Grand Canyon South Rim. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 5k distances featuring forest jeep roads and local artisan festivities.

Join the original costumed ultramarathon party in the Arizona desert. Choose from a 100-mile, 100K, or 31K night race on rolling trails in McDowell Mountain Park. Experience a festive Halloween weekend with full aid station support and a un..

Run the original costumed trail party at the Javelina Jundred. Choose from 100-mile, 100K, or the night-time 31K Jackass Trail on rolling desert singletrack in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Park. The event features festive aid stations and is..

Experience the Sonoran Desert at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with single loop or ultra endurance races. Enjoy a festival atmosphere featuring camping, music, and yoga under the Arizona stars.

Experience the mountain views of Catalina State Park with trail races and a flat 5k road run. Enjoy a homemade Mexican breakfast and free professional photos at this inclusive community event in Tucson.

Experience the desert after dark at Usery Mountain Regional Park with several trail distances ranging from 5K to 30K. Enjoy a loop based course featuring well stocked aid stations and a festive nighttime atmosphere.

Experience the desert landscape of Mesa at Usery Mountain Regional Park with trail distances ranging from 5K to 50 miles. This event features technical single track and scenic climbs through the Goldfield Mountains.

Run the historic Mother Road in Arizona for its 100-year centennial. Choose from a 140-mile or 100-mile ultra, tackling it solo with a crew or as a strategic relay team. Enjoy 60 or 48 hours to experience the diverse landscapes of Route 66.

The Margonaut Dells Marathon takes runners through the famed Dells terrain near Prescott, Arizona. This challenging point-to-point event, likely a 50 km distance, is set for November 2026.

The Fat Ox Endurance Runs is a fixed-time festival on a flat one-mile loop in Arizona's Estrella Mountain Park. It features events from 6 to 48 hours and hosts the USATF 24-Hour National Championship. Runners can test their limits with full..

Experience a European style cross country race at Reid Park featuring hay bale obstacles and a hilly grass course. Choose between a 5K Grand Prix event or a 1.5 mile fun run for a unique holiday tradition.

The Colossal Vail 50/50 is an ultra run on the Arizona Trail near Tucson. It features three distances on a scenic, rolling course starting at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The event is cupless and the 50-mile race is part of a larger triple..

Experience the desert after dark at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. This night trail event offers 5 mile, 10 mile, and 25 km distances illuminated by moonlight and headlamps.

Explore the scenic desert trails of McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Choose from five distances, from a 5-mile run to a 50-mile journey with mountain views. Enjoy chip timing, well-stocked aid stations, and a post-race charity beer garden.

Join the festive Vail Jingle Trail for a 5k or a 1k fun run. This holiday event supports a community toy drive, with participants encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy. Enjoy course decorations and cheer from the local cross country team..

Across the Years is the original New Year's multi-day running event in Arizona. Runners choose fixed-time or fixed-distance races, from 24 hours to 6 days, with the freedom to rest at their own pace. An optional "Around the Clock" lap chall..

A 14 mile trail run on Trail 100 in central Phoenix on January 2, 2027. Mostly single track with steep climbs, multiple aid stations, a technical race shirt, and a four hour time limit.

Run on desert trails at the Lost Dutchman Marathon. This scenic event, held on MLK Day weekend in Apache Junction, offers distances from a family friendly 2 mile run to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains. The event benefits..