Glendale
Trail Running Calendar near Glendale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Glendale 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.
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 5 km desert trail run at Shangrai La Ranch in New River, Arizona, where nudity is encouraged but not required. Registration includes a day visit with pools, a café, clubhouse and game room, and the race is chip timed.
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.
November 2026
A multi day endurance event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park featuring fixed-time and fixed-distance races on a certified 0.988178 mile loop and hosting the USATF 24 Hour Championship.
Obstacle course weekend at Phoenix Raceway featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races; completing the three adult races earns a Trifecta.
December 2026
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.
A six-day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex with fixed-time races, fixed-distance ultras, a 1.42-mile loop, 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 multi-race trail and ultra series across Maricopa County parks from October 2026 to April 2027 offering distances from 2 miles to 50 miles.
A dog friendly 5K hike and run at Papago Park in Phoenix on January 10, 2027, with part of the entry supporting the Home Fur Good animal shelter.