Glendale
Trail Running Calendar near Glendale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Glendale 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.
January 2027
A multi-date trail and road race series in early 2027 around Queen Creek AZ, with four distance categories and a cupless race policy.
Multi-distance trail event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park with routes through the Sierra Estrella foothills, from 5 miles up to 100 miles on mixed desert surfaces.
Backyard ultra in Mesa, AZ with repeated trail loops, separate running and rucking races, night road sections, and specific ruck weight requirements.
Trail race at Paloma Community Park on January 24, 2027 featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option with medals and shirts for participants.
A multi-distance event on the Maricopa Trail featuring 36- and 15-mile mountain-bike courses plus a 10-mile out-and-back trail run, finishing at Lake Pleasant with aid stations, live tracking, camping, and proceeds benefiting local trail stewardship.
February 2027
Trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park across multiple distances on desert single-track with regular aid stations, cupless support, and on-course crew and pacer options.
A sunset trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park covering 14K on desert trails with two aid stations and parking for a vehicle fee.
A 5K in Phoenix on 02/27/2027 with an in-person family race and a virtual option, raising funds for people experiencing homelessness. The paved, flat canal trail is wheelchair and stroller friendly with two water stations.
Trail runs of 10K and 20K through McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ, featuring an aid station, camping option, park entrance fee, and a 4-hour cutoff.
March 2027
Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ on March 13, 2027 offers distances from 8K to 50 mile, with single track, boulder fields, and a Ford Canyon section requiring rock scrambling and navigation.
A point to point 50 km trail race from Lake Pleasant to Crown King that climbs from Sonoran Desert terrain into the Bradshaw Mountain pines with aid stations and chip timing.
June 2027