Mesa
Trail Running Calendar near Mesa 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Mesa for 2026-2027! We've gathered 37 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
Evening 5K in Phoenix that is the second race of a three race Desert Night Race Series, chip timed with age group awards and proceeds supporting 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 running at Cave Creek Regional Park with 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K looped courses, stocked aid stations, drop bags, and live tracking.
Three evening 5K races in Phoenix with chip timing, awards and a virtual option, supporting Child Crisis Arizona.
Trail running in Cave Creek Regional Park and on the Maricopa Trail with 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K options, aid stations, chip timing and live split tracking.
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.
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.