Trail Races & Ultramarathons Near Phoenix, AZ

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 29 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons near Phoenix, AZ from October 2026 to May 2027. The next is Thrasher Night Trail on October 16 in Cave Creek, AZ. Registration is open for 13. One advertises prize money.

Updated Oct 5, 2026Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

With aid station data

4 aid

Sat, Mar 13, 2027in 5 months

Mesquite Canyon

Waddell, AZ7,725 ft gain

50 mi50K+3

Open until Mar 8, 2027from $10

7 aid

Sat, Feb 27, 2027in 5 months

Copper Corridor

Superior, AZ

50K32K+2

Open until Feb 22, 2027from $65

5 aid

Sat, Mar 20, 2027in 5 months

Crown King Scramble

Phoenix, AZ

50K

Closes Mar 22, 2027from $175

5 aid

Sun, Apr 4, 2027in 6 months

Dam Good Run

Morristown, AZ

40K26K+3

Closes Mar 29, 2027from $38.19

1 aid

Sun, Feb 28, 2027in 5 months

Snakebite

Fountain Hills, AZ

20K10K

10 aid

Sat, Feb 13, 2027in 4 months

Black Canyon Ultras

Mayer, AZ

100K

Open until Feb 6, 2027from $265

Race calendar

October 2026

4 races

Oct16Fri
Thrasher Night Trail
Cave Creek, AZ2,729 ft gain
33K22K+2
Open until Oct 12from $45
Oct17Sat
Cave Creek Thriller
Cave Creek, AZ2,810 ft gain
50K24K+2
Open until Oct 12from $50
Oct17Sat
Desert Runner Trail Series - Fall Pass
Cave Creek, AZ
24K10K+1
Open until Oct 12from $112
Oct31Sat
Javelina Jundred
McDowell, AZ6,296 ft gain
100 mi100K+1
Closedfrom $195

November 2026

3 races

Nov14Sat
Pass Mountain
Mesa, AZ
50 mi50K+3
Open until Nov 9from $40
Nov14Sat
Punisher Night Trail
Mesa, AZ
30K20K+2
Open until Nov 9from $45
Nov20Fri
Fat Ox
Buckeye, AZ
48 hr100 mi+3$4,000 purse
Open until Nov 16from $115

December 2026

5 races

Dec5Sat
Mayhem Night Trail
Fort McDowell, AZ
25K10 mi+1
Closes Nov 30from $45
Dec5Sat
McDowell Mountain Frenzy
Fountain Hills, AZ7,026 ft gain
50 mi50K+3
Open until Nov 30from $55
Dec12Sat
PhoMo 50k
Phoenix, AZ
50K
Dec19Sat
Desert Solstice
Phoenix, AZ
24 hr
Closes Dec 14from $325
Dec28Mon
Across the Years
Peoria, AZ23 ft gain
Backyard Ultra6 days+6
Open until Dec 20from $105

January 2027

5 races

Jan9Sat
San Tan Scramble
Queen Creek, AZ
50K26K+3
Closes Jan 3, 2027from $40
Jan10Sun
Pup-A-Go 5k Hike/Run
Phoenix, AZ
5K
Jan16Sat
Coldwater Hundred
Goodyear, AZ
100 mi100K+4
Jan23Sat
Pemberton Trail
Fountain Hills, AZ
50K25K
Jan23Sat
Saguaro Showdown
Mesa, AZ
Backyard Ultra

February 2027

6 races

Feb6Sat
Elephant Mountain
Cave Creek, AZ
50 mi50K+4
Open until Feb 1, 2027from $50
Feb6Sat
Stoneman Trail Run
Fountain Hill, AZ
14K
Feb13Sat
Black Canyon Ultras
Mayer, AZ
100K
Open until Feb 6, 2027from $265
Feb20Sat
Phoenix Phearsome Phour Ultra
Phoenix, AZ
Group Run
Feb27Sat
Copper Corridor
Superior, AZ
50K32K+2
Open until Feb 22, 2027from $65
Feb28Sun
Snakebite
Fountain Hills, AZ
20K10K

March 2027

2 races

Mar13Sat
Mesquite Canyon
Waddell, AZ7,725 ft gain
50 mi50K+3
Open until Mar 8, 2027from $10
Mar20Sat
Crown King Scramble
Phoenix, AZ
50K
Closes Mar 22, 2027from $175

April 2027

2 races

Apr3Sat
El Jefe 100
Superior, AZ
100 mi
Registration open
Apr4Sun
Dam Good Run
Morristown, AZ
40K26K+3
Closes Mar 29, 2027from $38.19

May 2027

2 races

May2Sun
Cocodona
Black Canyon City, AZ
May15Sat
Pine Trail Run
Pine, AZ
50K10 mi+1

Quick answers

What is the next trail race or ultramarathon near Phoenix, AZ?

Thrasher Night Trail, on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Cave Creek, AZ. Distances: 33K, 22K, 11K.

What is the closest trail race or ultramarathon to Phoenix?

Desert Solstice in Phoenix, AZ, about 4 miles from Phoenix, on December 19, 2026.

How many trail races and ultramarathons near Phoenix, AZ have open registration?

13 of the 29 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Thrasher Night Trail, Cave Creek Thriller and Desert Runner Trail Series - Fall Pass.