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4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Eagle 5K & 10K at Phoenix, AZ (27)
Phoenix · 20 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1
Phoenix · 12 km away
JUL 5
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Foothills Park
Glendale · 25 km away
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Foothills Park
Glendale · 27 km away
17JUL
Run · road · 5K
Neon Night Race 3 5K
Phoenix · 5 km away
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25JUL
Run · road · 5K
AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Arizona Boardwalk
Scottsdale · 22 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Run for Coffee Lovers Phoenix
Phoenix
AUG 2
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Riparian Preserve
Gilbert · 33 km away
29AUG
Run · road · 5K
Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX
Phoenix
SEP 13
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Family Fun Bubble Run 5K
Casa Grande · 61 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
National Chocolate Day Run for Chocolates PHOENIX
Phoenix
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX, September 2026
Phoenix
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Tempe, AZ
Tempe · 13 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
CHAMP 5K Run/Walk
Tempe · 11 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
9/11 Heroes Run - Phoenix, Arizona
Tempe · 13 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
14th Annual Run FORE Cancer
Scottsdale · 18 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
14th Annual Run FORE Cancer 8K - 5K - Walk
Scottsdale · 18 km away
24SEP
Run · road · 5K
Global Energy 10K/5K - Phoenix
Phoenix
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Blacklight Run | Phoenix 2026
Phoenix · 7 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
1in5k Dyslexia Dash
Gilbert · 30 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
Kyrene Rise 5K
Tempe · 18 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
2026 Diamondbacks Race Against Cancer
Phoenix · 1 km away
Phoenix · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Phoenix
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1
Fast & Furriest 5k
Phoenix - HFTC 5k
Thrasher Night Trail
Cave Creek Thriller
Cave Creek Thriller is a desert trail race in Arizona with four distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The long races are point-to-point runs that finish inside Cave Creek Regional Park, while the 11K and 5K stay fully inside the park. It opens the Desert Runner Trail Series, and runners should expect a hard, exposed course with steep and rocky sections, full sun, and temperatures that can reach the 90s.
The 50K starts at the Agua Fria Trailhead near Lake Pleasant, follows the Maricopa Trail, uses a short stretch of the Black Canyon Trail, passes through Anthem on a desert corridor, climbs past Spear S Ranch, and finishes on the Go John, Quartz, and Overton Trails. The 24K starts at the Anthem Trailhead and follows the same final route into Cave Creek Regional Park. Shorter-distance runners get hilly mountain trails inside the park, with wide Sonoran Desert views instead of much shade.
Donor Dash 10K - 5K - 1K Family Fun Run
Donor Dash is an October running event in Tempe, Arizona, starting from 101 West Baseline Road. The race offers runners three choices: a 10K, a 5K, and a 1K Family Fun Run, accommodating those seeking a standard road-race distance and families wanting a short outing.
The Transplant Community Alliance organizes the event, and this is the seventh running of the Donor Dash. The format is a community race day focused on organ donation and transplant support, with the 1K option suitable for children, relatives, and walkers alongside the 5K and 10K runners.
Bare Buns Desert Run • 2026
The Bare Buns Desert Run is a 5 km desert trail race held at Shangri La Ranch in New River, Arizona. It's a casual, clothing-optional event where nudity is permitted, though participants may wear attire if they prefer. The race organizers suggest running attire can be limited to just tennis shoes.
The course circles the ranch property, incorporating hiking trails and dry washes before crossing the grounds. Registration grants participants a full day's access to the ranch, allowing them to enjoy the pools, cafe, clubhouse, game room, and additional hiking trails post-race. The event is promoted as Arizona's sole nude run.
#AZ48 Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The #AZ48 Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a flat, fast road race series in Downtown Chandler, Arizona. All three distances start and finish at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East Stage Plaza. The course is USATF-certified, providing an officially measured route within the downtown area.
The route follows the streets around Downtown Chandler, passing local sights and race-day activity before returning to the same plaza for the finish. Every finisher receives a medal. The top three men and women overall get awards, and age-group awards are given three deep for men and women. Packet pickup is at the Downtown Chandler Hilton Garden Inn, which is also the host hotel offering race-weekend rates.
The Monster Dash 5K
The Monster Dash 5K, a Halloween-themed 5K and kids' race, takes place in Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event is structured so adults can complete the chip-timed 5K before joining their children for the Kids' Fun Run.
The kids' races offer 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile distances. Adults may walk or run with children throughout these shorter courses. Candy goodie bags are provided at the finish line. Bib and shirt pickup is located at the Lower Manito Park Picnic Shelter. All proceeds from the race benefit Active4Youth, a local nonprofit providing free elementary running programs within Spokane Public Schools, West Valley School District, and Central Valley School District.
PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1
PB&J Fuel Run is a small private group run centered on the peanut-butter-and-jelly theme, offering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome, and younger participants may enter with a guardian. Each wave has a participant limit, so entries close once a wave is full; runners who miss out can join the waitlist or select the virtual option.
The format is straightforward: no special equipment is needed, and timing is optional. Participants may record their own time using a watch or phone, or consider it an untimed run with coordinator assistance. The event is designed as a relaxed group outing rather than a competitive race, with local run club invitations extended as part of the sign-up support.
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Phoenix, AZ (44)
Medal Madness in Phoenix is a morning 5K and 10K starting at 8:00 AM. Participants must register via RunSignup prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is limited to the 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before the start.
Both distances share an out-and-back course. The complete out-and-back segment measures 1.56 miles, meaning the 5K covers it twice and the 10K covers it four times. The race has a 2-hour time limit, ensuring a concise event with a simple course layout for both distances.
MUDGIRL Phoenix
MUDGIRL Phoenix is a women-only 5K mud run held at Rawhide Western Town. The event focuses on over 17 obstacles rather than a finish-time pursuit. Since there is no timing and runners are not required to complete every obstacle, the event suits first-timers, teams of friends, walkers, and women seeking a muddy challenge without competitive pressure.
The course covers about 3 miles, with participants running, walking, climbing, sliding, and crawling through mud. The day also features a MUDGIRL Festival. Start waves occur throughout much of the day, and participants should arrive well before their assigned wave. Parking is available at or near the venue, with different fees for cars and RVs.
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Phoenix Training Notes
Phoenix hosts 65 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Phoenix by chasing shade, canals, and steady dirt. PHX Run Club keeps the week simple with Monday 6:30 PM miles in Downtown Phoenix, Tuesday 6:30 PM runs in PV, Wednesday 6:30 PM canal work near Arizona Biltmore, and Thursday 7:00 PM laps around Tempe Town Lake. Phoenix Run Club adds Midweek Miles from Biltmore Fashion Park with 5K or 10K options. Most runs settle into a 5 mile rhythm. 1 PHOENIX keeps summer honest.
Locals ride Phoenix by linking canal paths, desert loops, and mountain-adjacent climbs. South Mountain Loop is 9 km with 240 m elevation and some short but steep climbs. Camelback Mountain is 5 km with 457 m elevation. Piestewa Peak is 3 km with 1,029 m elevation. SouthWest Bicycles Cycling Club, Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club, WG Cycling Club, Pueblo Pedalers, Sun City Cycling Club of Arizona, and Trilogy Bicycle Club cover the group-ride scene. Coke & Donuts 250 is the anchor event name riders notice.
December treats Phoenix best, with an average high of 65F and low of 46F. Summer changes everything because temperatures sit well over 100°F for 3-4 months. Locals move intervals, Z2, base miles, and singletrack before sunrise, and 4 am can be the best hour of the day. Rattlesnakes stay less active in the morning, so trail runners and riders get another reason to go early. Winter brings the volume back, and South Mountain, Papago Park, Arizona Canal, Rio Salado Path, and Indian Bend Wash Path all feel easier to stack for long runs, crit prep, cyclocross legs, or gran fondo fitness.