Fort McDowell
Trail Running Calendar near Fort McDowell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort McDowell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 29 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.
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.
San Tan Scramble in Queen Creek, AZ on Jan 9, 2027 offers trail races from 5K to 50K on single-track desert trails with shuttle parking for 5K and 9K.
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.
Multi distance trail running weekend in Apache Junction with courses through the Superstition Mountains and along the Apache Trail over MLK Day weekend.
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.
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.
Obstacle course racing at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds from Feb 12 to Feb 14 2027 with Sprint, Super, kids races, a Hurricane Heat and an obstacle workshop.