Fort McDowell
Trail Running Calendar near Fort McDowell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort McDowell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 33 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A free community run at Piestewa Peak where participants climb the summit repeatedly during a six hour window. On-course refreshments, giveaways, and Everyday Ultra coaches run alongside participants.
September 2026
An evening 5K in Phoenix as part of a three race Desert Night Series raising funds for Child Crisis Arizona.
Night trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with five distances, rolling desert single track, stocked aid stations, live tracking and a cupless race policy.
A night time community 5K at the Desert Twilight festival in Arizona, run on a lit course with USATF status, age group medals and a limited event T shirt.
October 2026
Night trail event at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single-track loops with aid stations, chip timing and live tracking.
Three Friday evening 5K races at AZ Falls in Phoenix with chip timing, age group awards, charity fundraising for Child Crisis Arizona, and a virtual option.
A multi-distance trail event in Cave Creek Regional Park on October 17, 2026, featuring 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K routes on Sonoran desert singletrack.
A multi-event trail running series across Maricopa County parks from October 2026 to March 2027, offering distances from 2 Miles to 50 Mile and season pass options.
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 31 km night loop on the Javelina Jundred course at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with themed aid stations, a Jackass Junction party, and costume friendly night running.
November 2026
Trail running at McDowell Mountain Regional Park through Sonoran Desert trails, with Single Loop, 6H Ultra, and 24H Ultra options on November 6-7, 2026.
Team trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6 to 7, 2026 with 121 miles of single track desert trails and on site village amenities.
December 2026
Night trail runs at McDowell Mountain Regional Park with 25K, 10 Mile and 5 Mile courses, stocked aid stations, live tracking and on-site medical support.
McDowell Mountain Frenzy in Fountain Hills AZ offers 50 mile, 50K, 25K, 10 mile and 5 mile trail races on marked single track with aid stations and chip timing.
An invitational ultrarunning meet at Camelback High School featuring a 24 Hour timed event and a 100 Mile race on a 400 meter track.
January 2027
Trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park across multiple distances on Saguaro-studded single-track with chip timing, aid stations, cupless service and shuttle parking.