Paradise Valley
Trail Running Calendar near Paradise Valley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Paradise Valley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 44 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
Trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park offering 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K and 5K on single track desert trails with regular aid stations and a cupless policy.
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.
A winter trail running event in Apache Junction offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run and a 2 Mile Fun Run on MLK Day Weekend, with community support and proceeds aiding local youth programs.
Backyard ultra in Mesa, AZ with repeated trail loops, separate running and rucking races, night road sections, and specific ruck weight requirements.
50 km and 25 km trail races on the Pemberton Trail in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, with rolling terrain and one on-course aid station.
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.
An endurance loop race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour or 10 hour 42 minute formats for solo runners and teams of two to four.
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.
Two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at Fort McDowell with sprint, super, kids races, a 4 hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access amid warm, dusty trail terrain.
A 70.4 km out and back linking four Phoenix Mountain Preserve summits, eight summit hits, 11,312 ft of climbing, unsupported with multiple public water stops.