Cave Creek
Trail Running Calendar near Cave Creek 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cave Creek for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
A community 5K hike and run at Papago Park in Phoenix where participants may bring leashed, vaccinated dogs and a portion of fees supports Home Fur Good.
A backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park where runners and ruckers complete repeated loops until one finisher remains in each category.
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 running at Paloma Community Park in Peoria on January 24, 2027 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option with aid stations and participant medal and shirt.
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 races of 36 and 15 miles plus a 10 mile out and back trail run on the Maricopa Trail between Cave Creek and Lake Pleasant, with proceeds supporting the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.
February 2027
Trail races from 6K to 50 mile on single track desert trails in Cave Creek Regional Park with regular aid stations and a cupless race policy.
A sunset trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park covering 14K on desert trails with two aid stations and parking for a vehicle fee.
An obstacle course weekend at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds featuring sprint, super, kids races, a 4-hour Hurricane Heat and spectator access.
A self supported group run in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve on Feb 20, 2027 covering 43.8 miles and 11,312 feet of gain across four summit circuits.
The Cardinals Climb is the Arizona Cardinals Foundation’s signature fundraising event at State Farm Stadium supporting Arizona organizations for the special needs community.
A 5K in Phoenix on 02/27/2027 with an in-person family race and a virtual option, raising funds for people experiencing homelessness. The paved, flat canal trail is wheelchair and stroller friendly with two water stations.
Trail runs of 10K and 20K through McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ, featuring an aid station, camping option, park entrance fee, and a 4-hour cutoff.
March 2027
A point-to-point 50 kilometer trail race from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, Arizona, climbing from Sonoran Desert into the Bradshaw Mountains with multiple aid stations.
May 2027
A multi‑day series of Arizona point to point trail races including a 250 mile route from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff and shorter distances to Sedona and Prescott.
Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering distances from 6K to 50K, stocked aid stations, live split tracking, and a cupless aid station policy.
July 2027