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Xterra Black Canyon Trail Run

Name: Xterra Black Canyon Trail Run
Start: 2025-03-16
End: 2025-03-16
Location: Black Canyon City

Black Canyon City, United States • 16 Mar 2025

The XTERRA Black Canyon Trail Run, part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series, takes place in Black Canyon City, AZ, offering participants a thrilling off-road experience amidst stunning natural scenery. Scheduled for March 16, 2025, the event features multiple race distances, including 21K, 11K, and 7K, catering to various skill levels. Runners can expect a challenging course with climbs, river crossings, and sandy beaches. Participants will receive a post-race breakfast, a race t-shirt, and a finisher medal, along with awards for top finishers in each age group. Registration is open for those eager to join this exciting adventure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Black Canyon City

Race information

Website

21 km

21k

11 km

11k

7 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Feb 1

Elephant Mountain

Cave Creek - 20 mi from Black Canyon City

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The Elephant Mountain Trail Runs, taking place on February 1, 2025, at Cave Creek Regional Park in Arizona, offers a variety of distances including 50 Mile, 50K, 35K, 22K, 12K, and 6K. Participants will navigate scenic single-track trails through the stunning desert landscape, featuring Saguaro cact..

Sat - Sun Feb 8-9

Black Canyon Ultras

Mayer - 23 mi from Black Canyon City

100 km

The Black Canyon Ultras is an annual running event taking place in February 2025, featuring 100K and 50K ultra-marathon races along the scenic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona. This point-to-point race offers participants a chance to experience the stunning Sonoran Desert landscape...

ITRA Points

Mon - Sat May 5-10

Cocodona 250

The Cocodona 250 is an extraordinary ultramarathon that spans 250 miles through some of Arizona's most iconic landscapes, connecting historic towns and scenic trails. Starting in Black Canyon City and finishing in Flagstaff, the course includes diverse terrains, from the Sonoran desert to pine fores..

Saturday May 24

Memorial Day Flag Run

Black Canyon City

5 km

10 km

The Memorial Day Flag Run is a patriotic event taking place in Black Canyon City, Arizona, designed to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K run, or a ruck with a 35-pound backpack. The event encourages runners to carry American fl..