Trail Races & Ultramarathons in Arizona

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 58 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons in Arizona from October 2026 to May 2027. The next is Canyon De Chelly Ultra on October 10 in Navajo Reservation. Registration is open for 23. 2 advertise prize money.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

Mesquite Canyon4 aid

in 5 months

Mesquite Canyon

Waddell, AZ7,725 ft gain
50 mi50K+3
Open until Mar 8, 2027from $10
AZT Vail Scramble4 aid

in 6 months

AZT Vail Scramble

Vail, AZ
MarathonHalf Marathon+1
Closes Apr 2, 2027from $50
Copper Corridor7 aid

in 5 months

Copper Corridor

Superior, AZ
50K32K+2
Open until Feb 22, 2027from $65
Dam Good Run5 aid

in 6 months

Dam Good Run

Morristown, AZ
40K26K+3
Closes Mar 29, 2027from $38.19

Race calendar

October 2026

15 races
  1. Elden Ridge Run

    Flagstaff, AZ
    Half MarathonPrize money
    Open until Oct 15from $100

November 2026

8 races
  1. Fat Ox

    Buckeye, AZ
    48 hr100 mi+3$4,000 purse
    Open until Nov 16from $115

December 2026

7 races
  1. Across the Years

    Peoria, AZ23 ft gain
    Backyard Ultra6 days+6
    Open until Dec 20from $105

January 2027

6 races

February 2027

7 races

March 2027

5 races
  1. Mesquite Canyon

    Waddell, AZ7,725 ft gain
    50 mi50K+3
    Open until Mar 8, 2027from $10

April 2027

8 races
  1. Dam Good Run

    Morristown, AZ
    40K26K+3
    Closes Mar 29, 2027from $38.19

May 2027

2 races

Quick answers

What is the next trail race or ultramarathon in Arizona?

Canyon De Chelly Ultra, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Navajo Reservation. Distances: 55K.

How many trail races and ultramarathons in Arizona have open registration?

23 of the 58 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Soulstice Mountain Trail Run, Thrasher Night Trail and Cave Creek Thriller.

Which trail races and ultramarathons in Arizona offer prize money?

2 races advertise prize money, including Fat Ox ($4,000).

How many of the trail races in Arizona are ultramarathons?

40 of the 58 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 18 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons in Arizona?

October 2026, with 15 of the 58. November 2026 follows with 8.

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