Desert Runner Trail Series

Cave Creek, United States • 9 Jan 2027

Desert Runner Trail Series - Spring Pass

The Desert Runner Trail Series is a set of trail events held in and around Queen Creek, AZ. The series is organized into four named series: Hummingbird (Mini), Quail (Short), Roadrunner (Middle), and Owl (Trail). Events for the Spring Pass take place on dates from January through April, with four distinct race days: San Tan Scramble, Elephant Mountain, Mesquite Canyon, and Dam Good Run.

The series uses a cupless format to reduce race waste. UltrAspire reusable cups will be available at registration and on race day, and participants may bring their own cups.

Registration for this Spring Pass closes on Mon, Feb 1 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. Multiple course distances are offered across the series, varying by race and series classification.

  • Hummingbird (Mini) Series: 5Km, 6Km, 8Km, 4 Mile
  • Quail (Short) Series: 9Km, 12Km, 1/2 Marathon, 4 Mile
  • Roadrunner (Middle) Series: 17Km, 22Km, 1/2 Mar, 13K
  • Owl (Trail) Series: 26Km, 35Km, 30Km, 26Km

The event information references multiple locations within the Queen Creek area. The series includes several trail and road distances across the listed race days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

35 km
30 km
26 km
22 km
Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
17 km
13 km
13k
12 km
9 km
8 km
4 mi
4 Mile
6 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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