Arizona
Arizona Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arizona for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 103 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
Trail marathon, half marathon and 5k near the Grand Canyon South Rim in Tusayan, Arizona, on forest and multiuse paths with aid stations and a souvenir medal.
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 low key trail 50k near Mingus Mountain in Prescott Valley, Arizona, crossing the Woodchute Wilderness with about 6,000 feet of climb and staffed aid stations.
A 105K point to point trail race on the Highline Trail near Pine, AZ with rugged technical terrain, varied November weather and a limited field of 50 entrants.
A 5K and 10K trail run at Gateway of Light Guest Ranch near the Coronado National Forest raising funds for Evelyn Williams Memorial Park, featuring mixed dirt and single track with aid stations.
Trail races of 10.6 and 5.3 miles plus a 5K road run at Catalina State Park with breakfast, photos, shirts, and age group awards.
Trail and road races at Catalina State Park on November 8, 2026, offering 10.6 mile, 5.3 mile, and 5K routes on marked park trails and roads.
Trail marathon and half marathon in Mountainaire, AZ on November 8, 2026 with single track and forest road courses. Free entry with encouraged donations, limited course markings, aid stations, approximate distances, no official timing.
Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K on looped desert trails with stocked aid stations, live tracking and chip timing.
Trail races from 5K to 50 miles at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026, featuring desert trails, regular aid stations, cupless aid policy, and on-site medical support.
Nov 14, 2026 on Historic Route 66 in Arizona offering 140 mi and 100 mi courses with crew and relay options and set time limits.
A 50K trail race in Prescott, Arizona on November 14, 2026 focused on the Dells section of the Saddles 100; registration closes November 12, 2026.
Pack burro race in Superior Arizona where one-runner one-burro teams tackle 3, 6.2 or 17 mile out and back courses on Main Street and into the Tonto National Forest.
Run Craig Run in Rock Point AZ on November 14, 2026 features Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races with chip timing, finisher shirt and aid stations on course.
A fall 5K and 1 Mile Doggie Dash at Sahuarita Lake Park raising funds and supplies for local animal rescues, with family activities and a costume contest.
Fat Ox in Goodyear, AZ offers multiple timed and distance ultraruns on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop and hosts the 2026 USATF 24 Hour Championship.