Waddell
Trail Running Calendar near Waddell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Waddell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An evening 5K in Phoenix on August 21, 2026, part of a three-race Desert Night series with chip timing, age-group awards, and fundraising for Child Crisis Arizona.
A fixed time event at Nardini Manor offering 6 hour and 12 hour races on a flat 500 meter crushed gravel loop with chip timing and on-course aid.
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.
October 2026
Three evening 5K races in Phoenix with chip timing, awards and a virtual option, supporting Child Crisis Arizona.
A 5 km desert trail run at Shangrai La Ranch in New River, Arizona, where nudity is encouraged but not required. Registration includes a day visit with pools, a café, clubhouse and game room, and the race is chip timed.
November 2026
A multi day endurance event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park featuring fixed-time and fixed-distance races on a certified 0.988178 mile loop and hosting the USATF 24 Hour Championship.
Obstacle course weekend at Phoenix Raceway featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races; completing the three adult races earns a Trifecta.
December 2026
An invitational ultrarunning meet at Camelback High School featuring a 24 Hour timed event and a 100 Mile race on a 400 meter track.
A six-day running festival at Peoria Sports Complex with fixed-time races, fixed-distance ultras, a 1.42-mile loop, 24/7 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.
A community 5K hike and run at Papago Park where participants may bring leashed dogs and a portion of entry fees supports the no-kill shelter Home Fur Good.
A multi-distance desert trail event at Estrella Mountain Regional Park featuring 100 Mile, 100K, 50K and shorter races with looped courses, aid stations, chip timing and live tracking.
Trail run event at Paloma Community Park on January 24, 2027 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option with medals and shirts for participants.
February 2027
A 70.4 km out and back linking four Phoenix Mountain Preserve summits, eight summit hits, 11,312 ft of climbing, unsupported with multiple public water stops.
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
Point to point 50K from Lake Pleasant to Crown King that climbs from Sonoran Desert terrain into the Bradshaw Mountains with aid stations, shuttle service and chip timing.
April 2027
Multi-distance trail event at Lake Pleasant featuring New Waddell Dam crossings, single-track desert terrain, lake views and a short raft crossing on the 40K.