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Trail Running Calendar Arizona 2025-2026

Embark on an exhilarating journey through some of Arizona's most scenic routes with our comprehensive Trail Running Calendar for 2025-2026. With 90 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.

Sinister Night Runs

Queen Creek

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Sinister Night Runs, held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona, offers a night-trail racing experience across five distances: 54K (34.3 miles), 27K, 18K, 9K, and 6K. The course centers on a 9 km loop across San Tan, Hedgehog, and Littleleaf Trails, run counter-clockwise; the 54K..

May 2026

Cocodona 250

Black Canyon City

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Cocodona 250 is a point-to-point ultramarathon from Deep Canyon Ranch, Black Canyon City, to Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, spanning about 256 miles through iconic Arizona trails and towns. Runners traverse Black Canyon Trail, the Bradshaw Mountains, Prescott, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedon..

Mingus Traverse

Flagstaff

The Mingus Traverse is a point-to-point trail race that runs from Prescott to Sedona, Arizona. The course covers about 79.4 miles with a reported total elevation gain of 10,116 feet (2025) and a time limit of 44.75 hours. Surface breakdown is listed as single-track 56%, double-track 34%, and paveme..

Sedona Canyons 125

Jerome

The Sedona Canyons 125 is a point-to-point ultramarathon that runs from Jerome to Flagstaff, Arizona. The route covers approximately 125 miles and traverses Sedona’s red rock canyons, high-desert trails, the Coconino National Forest, and sections of the Arizona Trail. The course passes through Jero..

Flagstaff Crest 38

Flagstaff

The Flagstaff Crest is a 39-mile trail race held in May as part of Cocodona week. The point-to-point course links Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ, to Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff. The route uses sections of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS), the Flagstaff Loop Trail, and po..

Taco 'Bout Fun Run

Flagstaff

The Taco 'Bout Fun Run is a family-friendly trail event held at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona (2400 N. Gemini Rd). Runners can choose from 10K and 5K trail courses winding through the cool Ponderosa forest, and there’s a flat, stroller-friendly 1 Mile Stroll for all ages.A free Children’s Churr..

Memorial Day Flag Run

Black Canyon City

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..

Hotfoot Hamster

Buckeye

Hotfoot Hamster, presented by Aravaipa Running, is a fixed-time ultramarathon held at Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. Runners choose 6-, 12-, or 24-hour options and cover a USATF-certified 500-meter flat gravel loop around the century-old manor. The mostly flat course is ideal for fast distances..

June 2026

Aravaipa Running - Blackout Night Runs

Flagstaff

The Blackout Night Runs take place Friday, June 19, 2026, at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ. Distances offered: 27K (listed as 16.8 miles) 13K (listed as 8.56 miles) 6K (listed as 4.12 miles) Each distance has an overall cutoff at midnight. Time limits are listed per distance. Live spl..

Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine Trail Runs

Flagstaff

The Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine Trail Runs take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. The event offers multiple loop distances: 50K - 31.0 miles; 2,440 ft total elevation gain; max elev 7,701 ft. 27K - 16.8 miles; 1,293 ft total elevation gain; max elev 7..