Sun City
Trail Running Calendar near Sun City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sun City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 35 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
Trail trail runs at Paloma Community Park on January 24, 2027 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option with aid stations and age group awards.
Mountain bike races of 36 and 15 miles plus a 10 mile out and back trail run on the Maricopa Trail between Cave Creek and Lake Pleasant, with proceeds supporting the Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation.
February 2027
Trail races from 6K to 50 mile on single track desert trails in Cave Creek Regional Park with regular aid stations and a cupless race policy.
A self supported group run in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve on Feb 20, 2027 covering 43.8 miles and 11,312 feet of gain across four summit circuits.
The Cardinals Climb is the Arizona Cardinals Foundation’s signature fundraising event at State Farm Stadium supporting Arizona organizations for the special needs community.
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.
March 2027
A point-to-point 50 kilometer trail race from Lake Pleasant to Crown King, Arizona, climbing from Sonoran Desert into the Bradshaw Mountains with multiple aid stations.
April 2027
Trail races at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on April 4, 2027 with distances from 2 miles to 40K, dam crossings, single-track desert trails, aid stations, and a short raft crossing on the 40K.
May 2027
Fixed-time 24 hour 12 hour and 6 hour running events on a USATF certified 500 meter crushed gravel loop at Nardini Manor in Buckeye AZ.
July 2027
August 2027
Fixed-time 6 hour and 12 hour loop races on a 500 meter crushed gravel track at Nardini Manor with on-course aid and live timing.