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.
October 2026
Evening 5K series in Phoenix with three chip timed races, medals, age group 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 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.
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.
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.
A community 5K hike and run at Papago Park in Phoenix where participants may bring leashed, vaccinated dogs and a portion of fees supports Home Fur Good.
A trail running event in Apache Junction offering races from 2 miles to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains.
A backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park where runners and ruckers complete repeated loops until one finisher remains in each category.
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.