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
Night trail races at White Tank Mountain Regional Park offering 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K and 6K on a 10.4 km loop with stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.
Six night trail races in Maricopa County parks April to September, with distances from 5 to 75 kilometers, series passes offering a 20 percent discount and points-based awards.
A monthly Friday evening 5K series at Arizona Falls with live chip timing, three collectible desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The events raise funds for Child Crisis Arizona.
Fixed-time 6- and 12-hour runs on a flat 500 m crushed-gravel loop at historic Nardini Manor on Aug 22, 2026, with on-course aid, cupless policy and free parking.
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 series at Arizona Falls with three monthly races that support Child Crisis Arizona. Live events are chip timed with age group awards and raffle prizes, plus a virtual option with collectible medals.
October 2026
Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering looped 5K, 11K, 22K and 33K options on desert single track with stocked aid stations, live tracking and a cupless race policy.
A three-race evening 5K series at AZ Falls with chip timing, age group awards, desert-themed medals, and a virtual option. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona and limits each live race to 250 participants.
A multi distance trail event on October 17 that runs inside Cave Creek Regional Park and along the Maricopa Trail, including a 50K that links Lake Pleasant to Cave Creek. Courses are rocky and exposed, cupless with staffed aid stations and shuttle se..
Trail event in Cave Creek AZ on October 17 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options as part of a fall series with cupless race policies.
November 2026
A multi-day endurance event in Goodyear, Arizona on a USATF certified 0.988178 mile loop featuring fixed-time and fixed-distance races. The 2026 edition hosts the USATF 24 Hour Championship and includes on-course aid, camping, and a prize purse.
Two-day obstacle race weekend at Phoenix Raceway on Nov 21 to 22, 2026 featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races and spectator access.
December 2026
Trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on marked single track with aid stations, chip timing, and on-site medical support.
An elite track ultrarunning meet in Phoenix on December 19-20, 2026 focused on 24 hour and 100 mile performances. Entry is by invitation or qualification and the event features live timing and prize money.
Across The Years is a six day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, AZ from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027. It features fixed time races and fixed distance ultras on a 1.42 mile loop with continuous 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.