Desert Runner Trail Series

Queen Creek, United States • 10 Jan 2026

Desert Runner Trail Series, staged by Aravaipa Running, centers around Phoenix with Queen Creek, AZ as a hub and other valley locations. The Spring Pass offers four core tiers: Hummingbird Mini (5K), Quail Short, Roadrunner Middle, and Owl Trail, plus Hawk Ultra distances (50K–60K) on select courses. Races unfold on desert-trail venues like San Tan Scramble, Coldwater Rumble, Elephant Mountain, and Mesquite Canyon, delivering a true trail-running atmosphere. A cupless policy promotes sustainability, with UltrAspire cups provided or participants’ own cups welcome. Points are earned across five categories, and season-long standings are guided by flexible passes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Mile
100 km
100 Km
50 mi
50 Mile
60 km
50 km
26 km
21 km
1/2 Marathon
17 km
10 mi
10 Mile
12 km
9 km
5 mi
5 Mile
8 km
6 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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