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The Tour of Tucson
Tucson, United States
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
163.7 km101.9 km52.6 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
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Running races in Arizona
38 verified events (24 confirmed dates) and 143 races in Arizona with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3824 confirmed dates
Competitions143Races & courses
Distances1 - 402.3 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+12,733 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Phoenix Marathon
Phoenix, United States
December 12, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Marathon Project (Gold Wave)
Chandler, United States
December 12, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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Tucson Marathon
Tucson, United States
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
50.86 km42.2 km21.1 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
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Mesa Marathon
Mesa, United States
February 13, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km1 km
DesertCity Run+2
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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
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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
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 | The Tour of Tucson | Tucson, Arizona, US | Road CyclingRoad Running | 163.7 km101.9 km52.6 km5 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 | Phoenix Marathon | Phoenix, Arizona, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Marathon Project (Gold Wave) | Chandler, Arizona, US | Road Running | 42.2 km5 km |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Tucson Marathon | Tucson, Arizona, US | Road Running | 50.86 km42.2 km21.1 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 | Mesa Marathon | Mesa, Arizona, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km1 km |
| 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 | Buckeye Marathon Race to the Runway | Buckeye, Arizona, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Coldwater Rumble | Goodyear, Arizona, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km60 km40 km16.09 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Arizona (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 38 public events and 143 individual races, including 24 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Tucson, Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa. Notable events in the selection include The Tour of Tucson, Phoenix Marathon, and Marathon Project (Gold Wave).
Race distances span from 1 km to 402.3 km, reaching up to +12,733 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Arizona includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Arizona?
RunningCompass currently lists 38 verified events with 143 individual races in Arizona. A total of 24 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include The Tour of Tucson, Phoenix Marathon, and Marathon Project (Gold Wave).
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Arizona?
Events in Arizona focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 402.3 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Tucson, Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Arizona?
The most selective courses in Arizona climb up to +12,733 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Arizona?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.