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Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka)
Spring Valley, United States
February 13, 2027 to February 14, 2027Date confirmed
100 km50 km
DesertMountain+4
USTrail Running · Arizona · 21 Events · 93 Races
Trail Running in Arizona
21 verified events with 93 individual races (5 confirmed dates) in Arizona complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events215 confirmed dates
Competitions93Races & courses
Distances3.2 - 402.3 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+12,733 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Cocodona 250
Black Canyon City, United States
May 3, 2027 to May 8, 2027Date confirmed
402.34 km
MountainForest+5
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Adrenaline Night Runs
Fountain Hills, United States
May 22, 2027Date confirmed
54 km27 km10 km5 km
Night RunMountain+1
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Elephant Mountain Trail Runs
Cave Creek, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80.47 km50 km34.5 km21.7 km+2
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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San Tan Scramble
Queen Creek, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50.1 km26 km17 km9 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Coldwater Rumble
Goodyear, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km60 km40 km16.09 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Mesquite Canyon
Waddell, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80.47 km49.5 km30.6 km21 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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Whiskey Basin
Prescott, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
90 km60 km30 km21 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027 | Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka) | Spring Valley, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 100 km50 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2027 - May 8, 2027 | Cocodona 250 | Black Canyon City, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 402.34 km |
| May 22, 2027 | Adrenaline Night Runs | Fountain Hills, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 54 km27 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Elephant Mountain Trail Runs | Cave Creek, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km50 km34.5 km21.7 km |
| Date to be announced | San Tan Scramble | Queen Creek, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 50.1 km26 km17 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Coldwater Rumble | Goodyear, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km60 km40 km16.09 km |
| Date to be announced | Mesquite Canyon | Waddell, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km49.5 km30.6 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Whiskey Basin | Prescott, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 90 km60 km30 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Dam Good Run | Morristown, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 40 km26 km13 km6.44 km |
| Date to be announced | Sinister Night Runs | Queen Creek, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 54.4 km27 km18 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Hypnosis Night Runs | Goodyear, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 52 km36 km22 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Vertigo Night Runs | Waddell, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 51.16 km30.75 km20 km10 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Arizona directory, RunningCompass curates 21 events comprising 93 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 3.2 km to 402.3 km and elevation gains up to +12,733 m. Key host locations include Spring Valley, Black Canyon City, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek. Notable events in this selection include Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka), Cocodona 250, Adrenaline Night Runs.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Arizona?
This overview currently includes 21 verified events featuring 93 individual races. Of these, 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 16 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Arizona?
Races in this selection span distances of 3.2 km to 402.3 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +12,733 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Arizona?
Top host locations include Spring Valley, Black Canyon City, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Queen Creek. Representative events in the catalog include Black Canyon Ultras (Hoka), Cocodona 250, Adrenaline Night Runs, Elephant Mountain Trail Runs. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Arizona?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 93 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.