Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2026-2027

Embark on an exhilarating journey through some of Arizona's most scenic routes with our comprehensive Trail Running Calendar for 2026-2027. With 93 diverse trail running events spread across the Grand Canyon State, you're sure to find the perfect race that aligns with your schedule and fitness level.

In the vibrant city of Phoenix, trail runners can explore the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert, with routes offering breathtaking vistas and challenging elevations. Not far behind, Tucson's trail running scene is adorned with the picturesque trails of Saguaro National Park and the Santa Catalina Mountains, promising runs that are as scenic as they are invigorating. Runners in Mesa and Chandler have the advantage of the sprawling trails in the Superstition Wilderness.

Trail enthusiasts in Scottsdale are spoiled with the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's extensive network of pathways, each offering a unique desert running experience. Meanwhile, Glendale's proximity to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park affords trail runners a chance to immerse themselves in the serene Arizona outdoors.

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.

December 2026

A trail ultramarathon near Vail, Arizona offering 50 mile, 55K and half marathon courses on sections of the Arizona Trail. Starts and finishes at Colossal Cave Mountain Park and operates as a cupless event with reusable cups available.

A night trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 25K, 10 Mile, and 5 Mile courses on the competitive track, with staffed aid stations, marked trails, and on-site medical support.

Trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ feature five distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on desert single track and competitive trails, with aid stations, chip timing, live split tracking, and on-site medical s..

Annual holiday themed races at Mica Mountain High School in Tucson featuring a 5k and a Santa's Little Helper 1k. The event supports Toys for Tots and aims to collect over 500 new toys while the Mica Mountain Cross Country team directs and..

A six day fixed-time running festival at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria Arizona from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027 featuring timed races, fixed-distance ultras and a Last Person Standing event with 24 hour aid and on-site camping.

January 2027

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.

The Empire Ranch Run will take place in Sonoita on Saturday 23 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.