Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Explore Catalina State Park's trails in September 2026. Choose between a challenging 9.3-mile route or a more accessible 5k. All participants get breakfast, photos, and a finisher shirt.

A three day mountain running weekend at Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff featuring a Friday hill climb, Saturday races from 5K to 50 miles plus 6 and 12 hour fixed time events, and Sunday mountain 20K and 6K races that reach about 11,500 feet.

Off-road race series at Arizona Nordic Village in the Coconino National Forest, held at 8,000+ feet, offering marathon, half, 10K and a free Kids Kilo. Proceeds support Coconino Community College cross country programs.

A loop ultramarathon in Prescott, Arizona offering 100 mile and 50 mile options; the 2026 course runs clockwise and 50 mile entrants skip the dells section. Registration closes October 1 at 11:59 PM MT.

A volunteer-run trail race on October 10, 2026 in Government Prairie offering 30K, 18K, 10K, early-start options and a Kids Dash; 100% of proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff.

A **55K** trail race on the Navajo Reservation that runs up Canyon de Chelly to Spider Rock, climbs Bat Canyon Trail and returns, featuring sand, single track and creek crossings. Lottery registration runs February 1 to February 7.

Thrasher Night Trail is a night trail race at Cave Creek Regional Park with 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single-track. Courses use an 11-kilometer loop, feature two climbs per loop, stocked aid stations, chip timing and live track..

Trail event in Page, Arizona offering 50 Mile, 55K, and Half Marathon routes that pass Horseshoe Bend and offer views of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam. Expo and packet pickup take place at Page Sports Complex.

Tackle the trails of Lake Havasu City at the Lizard Peak Scramble. This Arizona event features 10k and 5k races plus a kids dash, all finishing with medals and a post-race recovery zone. Registration opens on New Year's Day.

A trail half marathon from Sandy Seep trailhead around Mt Elden with a steep climb to the summit, one staffed aid station at about six miles, technical single track descents, limited parking, and strict time cutoffs.

Trail Running Escapes hosts a one day trail event in Sedona on October 17, 2026, with marathon, 20 mile, 10 mile and 2.5 mile courses across red rock singletrack, stocked aid stations, GPX routes, and a Vendor Village at the finish.

Point to point ultra and in-park trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park on October 17, 2026. Distances from 5K to 50K, cupless format, on-course aid, shuttle service and live tracking.

Trail races on October 24, 2026 near the Grand Canyon South Rim offer marathon, half marathon, 5k, children s 5k, relay and virtual options through the Kaibab National Forest with forest jeep roads and Arizona Trail sections.

A multi-distance trail event in McDowell Mountain Regional Park on October 31 to November 1, 2026 featuring looped desert singletrack, marked night sections, four on-course aid stations, crew and pacer rules, qualifying status for Western S..

Trail and road races at Catalina State Park in Tucson on November 8, 2026, offering 10.6-mile and 5.3-mile trail races plus a 5k road run with shirts, photos, breakfast, and age group awards.

Punisher Night Trail is a night trail race at Usery Mountain Regional Park offering 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K looped courses with staffed aid stations, live tracking and on site medical support.

A multi-distance trail event on November 14, 2026 at Usery Mountain Regional Park near Mesa, AZ, featuring desert and mountain trails, regular aid stations, a cupless policy, and specific crew and pacer rules for the 50 mile race.

A Certified Route 66 centennial event on November 14, 2026 offering a 140 mile course and a new 100 mile CenturyRun across Arizona landscapes. Options include crewed solo entries and flexible relay teams with commemorative finishers items.

Fat Ox Endurance Runs is a November endurance festival at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, AZ offering fixed time events and fixed distance races on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop with 24 hour aid stations and live timing.

A cross-country 5K and 1.5 mile fun run at Reid Park with hay bale features and mixed grass and dirt surfaces. Strollers are welcome and dogs are not permitted; the 5K is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix.