Bare Buns Desert Run
Shangrai La 44444 Shangrai La Lane, New River, AZ, United StatesCome and experience the only nude run in AZ! This desert trail 5k will take you around the Shangri La Ranch property; up the hiking trail, along the dry wash, and through the majority of the ranch. Racers are encouraged to run with nothing on but tennis shoes, however nudity is not a requirement. Race registration includes a day visit so plan on spending the day with us to enjoy our pools, café, clubhouse, game room, more hiking, and meeting great friends.
Glow Up October 5km
Desert Sun Stadium 1440 W Desert Hills DR, Yuma, AZ, United StatesIlluminate the night with your neon colors as we glow Up the new run season in The Glow in the Dark 5km run.
Monster 5km & 1 mile
Leisure World Mesa 908 S. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, United StatesLeisure World Mesa invites all ages and participants to The Monster 5km and 1 mile. Come in your Halloween costumes, prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Stick around after the race for music, food and dancing.
XTERRA SAN TAN
XTERRA is headed to San Tan Regional Park in the Sonoran Desert outside Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday, November 3. In addition to a 22K race, we also have 41K for the long-distancers, and 10K and 5K runs so that everybody can enjoy. Enjoy a tough but scenic trek through San Tan Regional Park‘s 10,000 acres of Sonoran Desert. All participants receive a huge post-race breakfast, a super cool race tee, and a finisher medal.
Who’s Your Hero 5km & 10km
West Wetlands 282 N 12th Ave, Yuma, United StatesSalute, dress and accessorize with tributes to your favorite hero. From military to comic books to athletes, or anyone you choose!
Earn the Bird 5km and Walk for Water4
McDowell Church 10700 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesWhat's better than going for a run? Running for a purpose. Running to fight poverty. Running to help put an end to the water crisis is sub-Saharan Africa. Running to make a world of a difference...around the world.
Be part of the 2024 'Earn the Bird' 5k and Walk for Water4. All participants will receive a custom Finishers Prize and an event t-shirt.
FAT TURKEY TRAIL RUN
Why come run the Fat Turkey Trail Run? Because you’ve eaten too much, because it’s in the red rocks of Papago Park, because it’s on the trails, because more than a 10k is too far when you’re this full, and because RUNNING IS FUN! Get ready, because the Fat Turkey Trail Run is not your everyday turkey trot.
Pajama Snooze 5km & 10km
West Wetlands 282 N 12th Ave, Yuma, United StatesEvery holiday is a family that does either 5km, 10km or parades in their PJs. This season do both and Run in your Pajamas!
XTERRA ESTRELLA
Once again, XTERRA Estrella Mountain Trail Run falls in the cool Arizona December, so join us for the third race in Arizona’s XTERRA Trail Run Series. Hit the desert at Estrella Mountain Regional Park for some tough races at any distance. We have a range of courses, 42K, 24K, 12K, and 5K options, to cater to and challenge the beginner and experienced trail-runner alike.
XTERRA WHITE TANKS
Next on this adventure, race number four in the Arizona XTERRA Trail Run Series takes place at White Tank Mountain Regional Park on Sunday, January 5, 2025. This nearly 30,000-acre park is made up of the rugged and beautiful White Tank Mountains, named for depressions cut into white granite. 40K, 20K, 8K, and 5K courses will bring a challenge and a smile to any runner.
Jukebox January 5km & 10km
West Wetlands 282 N 12th Ave, Yuma, United StatesNew Years is a time to look forward, but we are taking it back! Bring out your retro look from the 80s jukebox era as your jam out in this run.
XTERRA MCDOWELL
With over 80 miles of trail to choose from, McDowell Mountain Regional Park is a trail runner’s paradise. Similarly, our venue for the fifth running event of Arizona’s XTERRA Trail Run Series has courses for all trail runner levels. No multiple loops necessary here, the 43K, 24K, 10K, and 6K will keep you on a new trail the entire way.
Sweethearts and Buddies 5km & 10km
West Wetlands 282 N 12th Ave, Yuma, United StatesIt's Valentine weekend so run with your Valentine, Galentine or Buddy! Every paid runner can sign a friend or pal to run with them for free!
XTERRA BLACK CANYON
XTERRA Black Canyon Trail Run offers all the challenge and adventure one could ask for. Choose from the 42K, 21K, 11K, 7K on the National Recreation Black Canyon Trail. With river crossings, spectacular views of the Sonoran Desert, and post-race pie, how can you resist?