Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Free and limited to 50 runners, Pi in the Sky is an 8 mile out and back trail through Phoenix Mountain Preserves that passes Piestewa Peak. Expect rocky, technical trails and warm early June conditions.

Experience moonlit desert trails at Hypnosis Night Runs in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, with distances from 6K to 52K. Enjoy fast single track, saguaro views, lively aid stations and finish line swag and awards.

Run under the stars at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff with three trail distances through high ponderosa pines and mesa top views. Enjoy aid stations, finisher medals, limited tent camping and live split tracking for a memorable nighttime trail e..

Run through ponderosa pine forests above 7,000 feet at Fort Tuthill County Park with distances from 6K to 50K on scenic looped trails. Aid stations, on site medical support, camping and finisher awards give this a festival vibe.

Join the Stunner Night Runs at Usery Mountain Regional Park for moonlit trail racing across flat, fast desert singletrack with distances from 6K to 50K. Enjoy chip timing, finish line photos and an Artworx finisher award under the stars.

Run under the stars at Vertigo Night Runs on August 8, 2026, in White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Choose from 6K to ultra 52K on the rugged Sonoran Loop and enjoy a festival vibe with aid stations, camping, and epic desert views.

Take on the Mogollon Monster on the Mogollon Rim near Pine, Arizona, with a 100 mile and a 42K over a weekend. Expect high altitude, repeated rim climbs, technical singletrack and sweeping forest views in a true ultramarathon test.

Experience moonlit desert trails at the Javelina Jangover Night Runs near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Multiple distances from 7K to 75K across rolling single track promise a fun, festive night of desert running for all abilities.

Epic endurance weekend from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon on Sept 19 and 20, 2026, featuring a 100 mile run, a 55K, a 100 mile mountain bike and team relays. Presented by Babbitt Ranches, this Arizona Trail classic promises rugged scenery a..

Celebrate trail running at Catalina State Park in Tucson on September 20, 2026 with a scenic 9.3 mile course or a lively 5k. Both distances welcome ages 5 to 100 and include Mexican breakfast, finisher shirts and medals.

Explore desert slickrock and smooth singletrack at the Horseshoe Bend Ultras in Page, AZ on October 17, 2026, with 50 mile, 55K, and half marathon options. Routes pass Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend and finish with views of Lake Powell..

Race scenic trails at the 2nd Annual Lizard Peak Scramble on October 17, 2026 in Lake Havasu City AZ with 10 km, 5 km, family fun loops and a new 1 km Kids Dirt Dash. Finishers medals, music and a post race recovery zone make it a festive d..

Tackle the Elden Ridge Run on October 17, 2026, a rugged half marathon trail race from Sandy Seep Trailhead near Flagstaff, AZ. Expect technical single track, a climb to Mt Elden summit, stunning views and a tough 4 hour cutoff.

Run through Sedona's iconic red rock country at the Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races, a point to point course that winds through sandstone canyons and riparian Oak Creek. Choose from mountain marathon, 20 mile, or 10 mile distances for a mem..

Run amid breathtaking Grand Canyon scenery with marathon, half marathon, 5k and virtual options on trail and forest roads. Finishers get a commemorative medallion and post race beer while the weekend includes an artisan fair.

Javelina Jundred is a festive multi distance trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Arizona, with 100 Mile, 100K and 31K options. Famous for costumes and the Jackass Night Trail, the 100 Mile is a Western States qualifier.

Join us at Catalina State Park on Nov 8, 2026 for scenic 5.3 and 10.6 mile trail runs or a 5k road run. Enjoy homemade Mexican breakfast, finisher shirts and awards, with sponsored shoes for top trail finishers.

Run moonlit loops at Usery Mountain Regional Park near Mesa AZ on November 14, 2026, with distances from 5K to 30K. Courses mix runnable singletrack and rocky rollers and feature stocked aid stations, chip timing and finisher awards.

Run the desert trails at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona with distances from 5K to a challenging 50 mile race. Expect rugged single track, sandy washes and climbs to Pass Mountain for stunning desert views and true trail test.

Run historic Route 66 for 140 miles from Seligman to Topock66 in a multi day ultra that blends iconic scenery, small town charm, and endurance. Pick crewed, self supported, or relay options and finish at the official Topock66 finish.