Queen Creek
Trail Running Calendar near Queen Creek 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Queen Creek for 2026-2027! We've gathered 29 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
An evening 5K in Phoenix as part of a three-race Desert Night Race Series that supports 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 5K community race at Toka Sticks Golf Resort on Sept 25, 2026, run on a lit mixed-surface course alongside 19 high school races and offering USATF prize awards.
October 2026
Three evening 5K races in Phoenix with chip timing, awards, virtual options, and fundraising for Child Crisis Arizona.
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.
A two-day team trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring 121 total miles, desert scenery, Ragnar Village amenities, and camping options.
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.
January 2027
Trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ offering 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K and a kids run on desert single-track trails.
Pup A Go is a dog friendly 5K hike and run at Papago Park in Phoenix on Jan 10, 2027 with part of the fees donated to Home Fur Good.
A trail running event in Apache Junction offering races from 2 miles to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains.