The Daydreamer
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The Daydreamer
The Daydreamer is a weekend trail running event near Patagonia, Arizona, featuring routes on sections of the Arizona Trail and through the Madrean Sky Islands. The event combines multiple trail distances with on-course support and weekend entertainment.
Distances available include:
- 50K trail run
- 30K trail run
- Half marathon
- 10K trail run
Race services and weekend features include fully stocked aid stations, medical and safety support, awards for top finishers, and a handmade Daydreamer mug for participants. Friday includes a communal family dinner that is included with entry. Live music and food trucks appear across the weekend, with an instrumental group at the Friday dinner and reggae music on Saturday evening. A fundraising party and other entertainment are part of the schedule.
A free kids run is offered as a separate activity. The event encourages low-waste practices and asks attendees to bring their own plate and silverware to reduce trash. Routes are described as offering scenic trail running through relatively undisturbed sections of trail and varied natural terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
