Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races in Arizona

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Mesa Marathon Mesa, AZ Feb 2027 BQ USATF 59.7/100
  2. 2 Black Canyon 100K Mayer, AZ Feb 2027 53.5/100
  3. 3 21st Annual Pima Turkey Trot 5K Pima, AZ Nov 2026 51.0/100
  4. 4 El Tour de Tucson 5K Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 45.9/100

Longest-running in Arizona

4 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic: 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run Prescott, AZ Sep 2026 2004 22 years running
  2. 2 9th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk Peoria, AZ Jun 2027 2019 7 years running
  3. 3 7th Annual Run Craig Run Rock Point, AZ Nov 2026 2020 6 years running
  4. 4 2026 Salt Seep Run 4th Annual Indian Wells, AZ Nov 2026 2023 3 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

61 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 2026 Full Armor of God 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. 9/11 Heroes Run - Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. BearJaw Groove Flagstaff, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Arizona Youth Triathlon - Swim, Bike, Run Litchfield Park, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 Mothman Mayhem Miles 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. 9/11 Heroes Run - Phoenix, Arizona Tempe, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Amazing Virtual Race 2026 | Bible Race Series Run 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Bend Beast HyBrid Fitness Race Page, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Chupacabras Virtual Race 2026 | Cryptid Quest Series 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Climb To End Cancer of Flagstaff Flagstaff, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. EDL Nation Run- Rise and Inspire Scottsdal,, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Desert Twilight XC Festival Community 5k Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. 2026 Capy "Happy" Birthday To Me 2026 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Be Brave Virtual Race – 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Bee Happy Race 2026 | Fun Virtual 1M, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Race Red Valley, AZ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Coffee Run 5k Yuma, AZ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Chino Grinder Chino Valley, AZ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Big Gay 5K Tucson, AZ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. 5k with a View Gold Canyon, AZ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Dave's Run For ALS Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. CYCLING 4 ONE·N·TEN BIKE RIDE & BLOCK PARTY Phoenix, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. #RUNMARANA Turkey Trot and Kid’s Free FUN Run Marana, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. 5K Family Fun Day Gilbert, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. El Tour de Tucson Prologue Camps 2026 Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. El Tour Expo & Fiesta Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. 43rd El Tour de Tucson Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Destiny Run 5K Lake Havasu City, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Alexander & Jay Lin's 5K Turkey Run Goodyear, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Arcadia Turkey Trot Phoenix, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic Peoria, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Arizona Mesa, AZ Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. #RUNMARANA Egg Nog Jog and Kid’s Free FUN Run Marana, AZ Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Christiansen Trail Run - 14 miles Phoenix, AZ Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Tucson Tucson, AZ Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. Empire Ranch Trail Run Sonoita, AZ Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. Coffee Lover Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. EMS on the move: Tackle Trauma 2026 Tempe, AZ Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. Cupid's Chase 5K Tempe Tempe, AZ Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. Cupid's Chase 5K Tucson Tucson, AZ Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. DVUSD 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk Phoenix, AZ Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. 5K 4 Hope & Hunger Relief Phoenix, AZ Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. Antelope Canyon Ultras Charity Bibs Page, AZ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. #RUNMARANA Tortolita Traverse Trail Half-Marathon and 7 Miler (~7.7) Marana, AZ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. 2027 Cal Tri Oro Valley - 3.13.27 Oro Valley, AZ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  51. Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile Tucson, AZ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  52. Desert Endurance: Tucson Triathlon Camp Tucson, AZ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  53. Always Hope Easter Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  54. El Tour De Zona Vendor Sierra Vista, AZ Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  55. El Tour de Zona Sierra Vista, AZ Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  56. Coffee Lover Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  57. Cocodona Charity Bibs Black Canyon City, AZ May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  58. #RUNMARANA Mother's Day 5k and Kid’s Free FUN Run Marana, AZ May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  59. Burros in the Pines Flagstaff, AZ Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  60. 2027 Cal Tri Lake Havasu - 10.24.27 Lake Havasu City, AZ Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  61. Desert Dwellers Run Club 5k Chandler, AZ Apr 2040 Not yet rankedno verified data

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