Queen Creek
Trail Running Calendar near Queen Creek 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Queen Creek for 2026-2027! We've gathered 27 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
Three evening 5K races in Phoenix with chip timing, awards and a virtual option, supporting 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.
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.
January 2027
Trail races at San Tan Mountain Regional Park across multiple distances on Saguaro-studded single-track with chip timing, aid stations, cupless service and shuttle parking.
A dog friendly 5K hike and run at Papago Park in Phoenix on January 10, 2027, with part of the entry supporting the Home Fur Good animal shelter.
Trail running event in Apache Junction, Arizona featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K and a 2 mile fun run through the Superstition Mountains.
Backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa AZ with separate run and ruck races on repeating loops until one final finisher in each discipline.