Arizona
Arizona Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arizona for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 108 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
A multi-distance event on the Maricopa Trail featuring 36- and 15-mile mountain-bike courses plus a 10-mile out-and-back trail run, finishing at Lake Pleasant with aid stations, live tracking, camping, and proceeds benefiting local trail stewardship.
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 races at Cave Creek Regional Park across multiple distances on desert single-track with regular aid stations, cupless support, and on-course crew and pacer options.
A sunset trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park covering 14K on desert trails with two aid stations and parking for a vehicle fee.
Obstacle races at Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds on Feb 13 and 14 featuring a 5 km sprint, 10 km super, kids races, desert trails, cactus and mesa views.
Point to point 100K and 50K trail ultras on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona with aid stations, drop bags, pacer and crew options.
A chip timed 5k run and walk through the vineyard at Sonoita Vineyards in Elgin, Arizona on February 13, 2027. Entry includes race swag and a wine pour and the event awards age group prizes across ten year categories.
An annual mountain fundraiser with multiple climb courses and team entries, raising funds and sponsorships to support Friends of Camp Colton and outdoor education for kids.
Run through a legendary western film set and the rugged Tucson Mountain Park. Choose between 8 mile, 4 mile, or family friendly 1 mile distances featuring desert trails and historic movie streets.
Trail races in Superior, Arizona featuring 50K, 32K, 17K and 12K courses through Arnett Canyon, Picketpost Mountain and sections of the Arizona Trail.
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.
Trail runs of 10K and 20K through McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, AZ, featuring an aid station, camping option, park entrance fee, and a 4-hour cutoff.
March 2027
Multi-distance trail races around Page, Arizona that traverse sand, slickrock and slot canyons with courses finishing at the Page Sports Complex.
Old Pueblo Endurance Runs near Sonoita, Arizona offers 50 mile and 25 mile trail courses on the flanks of the Santa Rita Mountains. Established in 1985, the race follows sections of the Arizona Trail and links with regional ultra series.
Mesquite Canyon Trail Runs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell, AZ on March 13, 2027 offers distances from 8K to 50 mile, with single track, boulder fields, and a Ford Canyon section requiring rock scrambling and navigation.
Held on the Amerind Museum grounds in Texas Canyon, this annual trail event offers 5K and 10K courses through desert terrain and rock formations. Awards include medals and Native American art and registration includes museum admission.
A point to point 50 km trail race from Lake Pleasant to Crown King that climbs from Sonoran Desert terrain into the Bradshaw Mountain pines with aid stations and chip timing.
A 300.5 mile point to point ultramarathon across the Sonoran Desert from Patagonia to Superior with 41,162 ft of ascent and 19 aid stations.
April 2027
A 105 mile point to point trail race near Superior, Arizona across Sonoran Desert singletrack on National Forest Lands with six aid stations and a 36 hour cutoff.
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.