Fort McDowell
Trail Running Calendar near Fort McDowell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort McDowell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 34 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations and live tracking.
Evening 5K series in Phoenix with three chip timed races, medals, age group awards and a virtual option supporting Child Crisis Arizona.
Cave Creek Thriller on October 17, 2026 offers 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K trail races around Cave Creek Regional Park and on the Maricopa Trail with cupless aid stations.
A regional trail and ultra running series in Maricopa County offering distances from 2 Miles to 50 miles between October 2026 and April 2027.
Charity bib entries reserve spots in the Javelina Jundred 100 Mile and 100K races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with fundraising minimums of $4,000 and $3,000. The 100 Mile is a 2027 Western States qualifier and a Golden Ticket race.
A night time single loop of about 31 km on the Javelina Jundred course in McDowell Mountain Regional Park with four aid stations and an on-course party at Jackass Junction.
November 2026
Trail event at McDowell Mountain Park with a 6.6 mile Red Loop and 6H and 24H timed ultra options through saguaro lined desert trails.
A two-day team trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring 121 total miles, desert scenery, Ragnar Village amenities, and camping options.
December 2026
Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 25K, 10 Mile and 5.2 Mile courses with aid stations, live tracking, and a Double Down option the same day.
Trail runs on December 5, 2026 in McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on Sonoran Desert single track.
Invitation or qualification only 24 hour and 100 mile track events at Camelback High School in Phoenix, with chip timing, aid station support, and performance-based prize money.
January 2027
Trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ offering 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K and a kids run on desert single-track trails.
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 trail running event in Apache Junction offering races from 2 miles to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains.