Rankings · updated July 28, 2026

Best Races in Arizona

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Best 5Ks in Arizona

  1. 1 15th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5k Sahuarita, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  2. 2 Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  3. 3 Big Gay 5K Tucson, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  4. 4 2026 Salt Seep Run 4th Annual Indian Wells, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  5. 5 9/11 Heroes Run - Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  6. 6 9/11 Heroes Run - Phoenix, Arizona Tempe, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  7. 7 Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Oct 2026 15.0/100
  8. 8 Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Oct 2026 15.0/100
  9. 9 5k with a View Gold Canyon, AZ Oct 2026 15.0/100
  10. 10 Destiny Run 5K Lake Havasu City, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
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Every ranked race in Arizona

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  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 Be Kind to Your Mind Virtual Race | Mental Health Awareness 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon Mesa, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  4. 4 ARR 2026 Summer Series Phoenix, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  5. 5 15th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5k Sahuarita, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  6. 6 2026 Cat Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  7. 7 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Flagstaff, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  8. 8 Climb the Mesa to Conquer Cancer: A 10K Fundraiser for the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund Kykotsmovi, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  9. 9 4th Annual BACK the BLUE 10k / 5k Run Chinle, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  10. 10 Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  11. 11 Big Gay 5K Tucson, AZ Aug 2026 15.0/100
  12. 12 2026 Full Armor of God 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  13. 13 2026 Salt Seep Run 4th Annual Indian Wells, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  14. 14 9/11 Heroes Run - Yuma, AZ Yuma, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  15. 15 BearJaw Groove Flagstaff, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  16. 16 Arizona Youth Triathlon - Swim, Bike, Run Litchfield Park, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  17. 17 2026 Mothman Mayhem Miles 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  18. 18 23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic: 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k Run Prescott, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  19. 19 9/11 Heroes Run - Phoenix, Arizona Tempe, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  20. 20 Amazing Virtual Race 2026 | Bible Race Series Run 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  21. 21 Bend Beast HyBrid Fitness Race Page, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  22. 22 Chupacabras Virtual Race 2026 | Cryptid Quest Series 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  23. 23 Climb To End Cancer of Flagstaff Flagstaff, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  24. 24 2026 Capy "Happy" Birthday To Me 2026 Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  25. 25 Be Brave Virtual Race – 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  26. 26 Bee Happy Race 2026 | Fun Virtual 1M, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Mesa, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  27. 27 Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Race Red Valley, AZ Sep 2026 15.0/100
  28. 28 Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Oct 2026 15.0/100
  29. 29 Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Oct 2026 15.0/100
  30. 30 5k with a View Gold Canyon, AZ Oct 2026 15.0/100
  31. 31 Dave's Run For ALS Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  32. 32 El Tour de Tucson Prologue Camps 2026 Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  33. 33 El Tour Expo & Fiesta Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  34. 34 43rd El Tour de Tucson Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  35. 35 Destiny Run 5K Lake Havasu City, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  36. 36 El Tour de Tucson 5K Tucson, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  37. 37 Alexander & Jay Lin's 5K Turkey Run Goodyear, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  38. 38 Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Nov 2026 15.0/100
  39. 39 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Arizona Mesa, AZ Dec 2026 15.0/100
  40. 40 A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Dec 2026 15.0/100
  41. 41 Christiansen Trail Run - 14 miles Phoenix, AZ Jan 2027 15.0/100
  42. 42 Empire Ranch Trail Run Sonoita, AZ Jan 2027 15.0/100
  43. 43 Coffee Lover Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Jan 2027 15.0/100
  44. 44 EMS on the move: Tackle Trauma 2026 Tempe, AZ Feb 2027 15.0/100
  45. 45 Cupid's Chase 5K Tempe Tempe, AZ Feb 2027 15.0/100
  46. 46 Cupid's Chase 5K Tucson Tucson, AZ Feb 2027 15.0/100
  47. 47 5K 4 Hope & Hunger Relief Phoenix, AZ Feb 2027 15.0/100
  48. 48 Antelope Canyon Ultras Charity Bibs Page, AZ Mar 2027 15.0/100
  49. 49 2027 Cal Tri Oro Valley - 3.13.27 Oro Valley, AZ Mar 2027 15.0/100
  50. 50 Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile Tucson, AZ Mar 2027 15.0/100
  51. 51 Desert Endurance: Tucson Triathlon Camp Tucson, AZ Mar 2027 15.0/100
  52. 52 Coffee Lover Run PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ Apr 2027 15.0/100
  53. 53 Cocodona Charity Bibs Black Canyon City, AZ May 2027 15.0/100
  54. 54 9th Annual PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk Peoria, AZ Jun 2027 15.0/100
  55. 55 2027 Cal Tri Lake Havasu - 10.24.27 Lake Havasu City, AZ Oct 2027 15.0/100
  56. 56 Desert Dwellers Run Club 5k Chandler, AZ Apr 2040 15.0/100

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