Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

The Crown King Scramble is a classic 50K ultramarathon held in Arizona, starting at Lake Pleasant Regional Park and finishing at the historic Crown King Saloon in the Bradshaw Mountains. This point-to-point race covers 31 miles with a challenging 6,828 feet of elevation gain, beginning in the Sonora..

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..

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 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 an annual trail running event held at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Morristown, Arizona. It offers multiple distances including 40K, 26K, 13K, 4-mile, and 2-mile races, catering to all levels of runners. A unique feature is the chance to run across the New Waddell Dam early in t..

The Antelope Canyon X Half Marathon is a challenging trail race held near Page, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land. The 13.9-mile course features diverse terrain including sand, double track roads, ATV trails, washes, and slot canyons, with nearly 1,200 feet of ascent. Runners experience scenic canyon r..

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs, held in Prescott, Arizona, offer a range of distances including 91K, 60K, 33K, a half marathon, and 10K. The ultra races follow the scenic Prescott Circle Trail, a loop around the city, with all finishes at Watson Lake Park, featuring the striking Granite Dells rock for..

The VUE (Vortex Ultra Experience) is a trail running event held in the stunning red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it offers five race distances: 50 miles, 34 miles, 21 miles, 12 miles, and 4 miles, catering to a wide range of runners. The courses highlight Sedona's best Wes..

The Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs, held annually near Payson, Arizona, feature challenging 50-mile and 50K races. Both courses start and finish at Mountain Meadows Ranch in Christopher Creek and consist of approximately 90% single-track trails. The 50-mile race includes about 6,700 feet of climbing,..

Sinister Night Runs is a night trail running event held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. Part of the 2025 Insomniac Series, it offers multiple race distances: 54K, 27K, 18K, 9K, and 6K. The courses feature smooth, runnable trails with some rollers and rocks, winding through..

The Cocodona 250 is a monumental 256.5-mile ultramarathon held in Arizona, starting at Deep Canyon Ranch in Black Canyon City and finishing in downtown Flagstaff. This point-to-point race traverses diverse landscapes including the Sonoran Desert, Bradshaw Mountains, historic towns like Crown King, P..

The Taco 'Bout Fun Run is an annual event held at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, featuring professionally chip-timed trail races through the scenic Ponderosa forest. Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or a flat, stroller-friendly 1 Mile Stroll suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Kids..

The Memorial Day Flag Run, held in Black Canyon City, Arizona, is a patriotic trail event featuring 5K and 10K distances with options to run or ruck carrying a 35-pound pack. Participants are encouraged to carry American flags individually or as teams to honor fallen service members. The out-and-bac..

The Hotfoot Hamster is a fixed-time ultra running event held at the historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a USATF-certified, flat, and fast 500-meter gravel loop course that winds around the century-old manor grounds. The race offers a f..