Arizona
Arizona Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arizona for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 117 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Arizona below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Pack burro race in Superior Arizona where one-runner one-burro teams tackle 3, 6.2 or 17 mile out and back courses on Main Street and into the Tonto National Forest.
A November 14, 2026 running event in Rock Point, AZ offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with chip timing, finisher shirt and medal.
A fall 5K and 1 Mile Doggie Dash at Sahuarita Lake Park raising funds and supplies for local animal rescues, with family activities and a costume contest.
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 races at Phoenix Raceway and nearby desert trails offering Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K plus kids races over a two day weekend.
A race weekend at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on November 21, 2026 offers marathon, half marathon and a 4 mile trail with professional timing, aid stations, finisher medals and proceeds supporting Navajo Nation health programs.
Trail loop races near Indian Wells AZ offering a free 2 mile plus paid 5K and 10K with cash prizes for top finishers and t-shirts for all registrants.
A Phoenix fundraiser featuring a chip-timed 5K and a live Kids 1 Mile to benefit Desert Mission Food Bank, with live and virtual 5K options.
Experience a European style cross country course with hay bales and grass loops at Tucson’s original Thanksgiving turkey trot in Reid Park.
December 2026
Trail ultra around Colossal Cave Mountain Park near Vail with 50 Mile, 55K and half marathon options on scenic sections of the Arizona Trail.
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.
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.
A season challenge to finish three 50-mile trail ultras on the Arizona Trail, with proceeds benefiting the Arizona Trail Association and a custom finisher garment.
Join a holiday tradition in Tucson with 5k and 1k runs starting at the Mica Mountain High School track. Support Toys for Tots by bringing a donation while navigating a varied cross country course.
50K trail race in the Phoenix Mountain Preserves with GPX navigation, about 5,500 feet of gain, aid at major trailheads, and a 50 runner limit.
An invitational ultrarunning meet at Camelback High School featuring a 24 Hour timed event and a 100 Mile race on a 400 meter track.
Community 5K and Kids 1 Mile in Phoenix supporting Marines Toys for Tots with a flat canal course, medals for finishers, and a virtual option for the 5K.
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 trail running event at Usery Mountain Regional Park on January 9, 2027, offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1-mile fun run with all registration fees donated to two local charities.