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!
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 multi-race trail and ultra series across Maricopa County parks from October 2026 to April 2027 offering distances from 2 miles to 50 miles.
Free non competitive 4 mile and 1 mile runs through Saguaro National Park West on Jan 10 2027 with a 300 participant limit and an out and back dirt road course.
Pup A Go is a dog friendly 5K hike and run at Papago Park in Phoenix on Jan 10, 2027 with part of the fees donated to Home Fur Good.
Multiple desert trail races from 5 miles to 100 miles at Estrella Mountain Regional Park near Goodyear, AZ, featuring varied trail surfaces, aid stations, and chip timing.
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 trail running event in Apache Junction offering races from 2 miles to a full marathon through the Superstition Mountains.
Test your endurance at Usery Mountain Regional Park in a last person standing backyard ultra featuring both running and rucking divisions on trail and road loops.
Empire Ranch Trail Run in Sonoita AZ offers 10K, 5K and family one mile courses on historic ranch grounds while raising funds to support 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.
Phoenix charity run offering a chip timed 5K and a kids 1 mile to benefit Desert Mission Food Bank, with a pizza finisher medal and a slice of Papa Johns.
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.
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.
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 running event in Patagonia, Arizona with 10K, 30K, and 50K routes on scenic sections of the Arizona Trail and Madrean Sky Islands, paired with live music, food, a family dinner, and a minimal-waste fundraiser.
Trail runs in Cave Creek Regional Park on February 6, 2027 offering distances from 6K to 50 miles on single track desert trails with aid stations and chip timing.
A sunset trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park covering 14K on desert trails with two aid stations and parking for a vehicle fee.
Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Fort McDowell featuring Sprint, Super, kids races and a four hour Hurricane Heat across dusty desert trails and mesa views.