Cave Creek
Trail Running Calendar near Cave Creek 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cave Creek for 2026-2027! We've gathered 31 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
December 2026
Night trail races on December 5, 2026 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 25K 10 Mile and 5 Mile distances with aid stations and marked desert trails.
A set of trail races on December 5, 2026 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring 50 Mile, 50K, 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile courses on desert single track.
A multi day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex offering fixed time races and fixed distances on a 1.42 mile loop with 24/7 aid and medical support.
January 2027
A 14 mile trail race on Trail 100 in Phoenix's North Mountain Preserve, featuring single-track sections, steep climbs, loose rock, aid stations and a 4 hour cutoff. The route runs from Mountain View Park to Dreamy Draw and back.
A community 5K at Papago Park on January 10, 2027 where hikers, runners and leashed dogs complete a single loop; part of the fees support Home Fur Good.
Backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park with repeating trail loops for runners and ruckers; last person standing wins and ruckers must meet core weight rules.
50 km and 25 km trail races on the Pemberton Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, with rolling terrain and one on-course aid station.
Trail races in Peoria on January 24 2027 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option with medals, shirts, aid stations, and age group awards.
An endurance loop race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour or 10 hour 42 minute formats for solo runners and teams of two to four.
Mountain-bike and trail-run event on the Maricopa Trail and Lake Pleasant with 36 mile and 15 mile MTB options plus a 10 mile out-and-back trail run.
February 2027
A multi distance trail race in Cave Creek Regional Park featuring single track desert trails, aid stations every 3 to 7 miles, cupless service, and live split tracking.
A sunset trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park covering 14K on desert trails with two aid stations and parking for a vehicle fee.
A community 5K run/walk at Papago Park supporting Make-A-Wish Arizona, with t-shirts, goody bags, a midcourse water station, and post-race snacks and prizes.