Arizona
Arizona Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arizona for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 112 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Arizona below and join the trail community at these great events!
January 2027
Trail event in Wickenburg on 01/16/2027 offering 3 and 6 mile runs paired with burros, solo and team entries, plus a ghost runner option and a $75 entry fee.
A backyard ultra at Usery Mountain Regional Park with hourly trail loops for runners and ruckers, last person standing determines the winner.
Trail runs and family walks at Historic Empire Ranch in Sonoita, AZ, featuring 10K, 5K and mile events with souvenirs and awards, raising funds for the Empire Ranch Foundation.
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.
Community charity run in Phoenix offering a 5K and Kids 1 Mile with a pizza finisher medal, Papa John’s slice, and a virtual 5K option.
A technical desert trail race on January 23, 2027 in the White Tank Mountains offering 10K, 20K, and 30K with rocky, sandy, and canyon terrain.
Trail races in Peoria on January 24 2027 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a virtual option with medals, shirts, aid stations, and age group awards.
Trail distances from 12K to 50 miles through Oracle State Park on rolling singletrack, presented by C.O.D. Ranch, cupless event.
An endurance loop race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour or 10 hour 42 minute formats for solo runners and teams of two to four.
Winter 5K at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff on January 30, 2027, with in-person and virtual options plus long sleeve shirts and age group awards.
Prickly Pedal offers 36 and 15 mile mountain bike courses plus a 10 mile out and back trail run finishing at Lake Pleasant on the Maricopa Trail.
February 2027
A weekend trail running event near Patagonia, Arizona with 50K, 30K, half marathon and 10K options, on-course aid, live music, food vendors and a family dinner.
A multi distance trail race in Cave Creek Regional Park featuring single track desert trails, aid stations every 3 to 7 miles, cupless service, and live split tracking.
A sunset trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park covering 14K on desert trails with two aid stations and parking for a vehicle fee.
Arizona Trail Race in Vail, Arizona is the 20th annual trail event featuring an approximately 7.7 mile course through Colossal Cave Mountain Park with four water stations.
An obstacle course weekend at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds featuring sprint, super, kids races, a 4-hour Hurricane Heat and spectator access.
Point-to-point 100K and 50K trail races on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail near Mayer, Arizona, with staffed aid stations, drop bags, pacer and crew rules.
5K run and 1.5 mile walk at Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin AZ on February 13 2027 with chip timing and a post race wine pour.
Community mountain races at Arizona Snowbowl on Feb 20, 2027, featuring hikes and skinning events that raise funds for youth environmental education.
A continuous 70.4 km out and back linking four Phoenix Mountain Preserve peaks with eight summit hits, 11,312 ft of climb, no supplied aid and numerous public water points.