Phoenix
Trail Running Calendar near Phoenix 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Phoenix for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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.
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.
Obstacle races at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds on Feb 13 and 14 featuring a 5 km sprint, 10 km super, kids races, desert trails, cactus and mesa views.
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.
June 2027