Paradise Valley
Trail Running Calendar near Paradise Valley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Paradise Valley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 45 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on rolling desert single track with stocked aid stations and live tracking.
Evening 5K series in Phoenix with three chip timed races, medals, age group awards and a virtual option supporting Child Crisis Arizona.
Cave Creek Thriller on October 17, 2026 offers 50K, 24K, 11K and 5K trail races around Cave Creek Regional Park and on the Maricopa Trail with cupless aid stations.
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 regional trail and ultra running series in Maricopa County offering distances from 2 Miles to 50 miles between October 2026 and April 2027.
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 night time single loop of about 31 km on the Javelina Jundred course in McDowell Mountain Regional Park with four aid stations and an on-course party at Jackass Junction.
November 2026
Trail event at McDowell Mountain Park with a 6.6 mile Red Loop and 6H and 24H timed ultra options through saguaro lined desert trails.
A two-day team trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring 121 total miles, desert scenery, Ragnar Village amenities, and camping options.
Obstacle course races at Phoenix Raceway on Nov 21 and 22 2026 include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races with obstacles.
December 2026
Night trail races at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 25K, 10 Mile and 5.2 Mile courses with aid stations, live tracking, and a Double Down option the same day.
Trail runs on December 5, 2026 in McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on Sonoran Desert single track.
Invitation or qualification only 24 hour and 100 mile track events at Camelback High School in Phoenix, with chip timing, aid station support, and performance-based prize money.
A multi-day fixed-time running event in Peoria AZ from Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 offering multiple time and distance races and a Last Person Standing event.