Arizona Trail in a Day is back for 2025, and this year, it’s getting a refresh — one that puts joy, connection, and safety at the center of it all.
Instead of racing to complete miles, we’re inviting you to spend a day out on the trail simply enjoying it. No competition, no pressure, and no expectations. Whether you hike, bike, run, or ride a short section or a long stretch, the goal is the same: experience the Arizona Trail in whatever way feels best to you. We believe that by spending the day together as a community on the same trail that we’ll accomplish something truly spectacular.
The shift from trying to cover all 800 miles in a single day comes in response to what we’ve heard from the AZT community and the Trail itself, especially since October has become hotter with each passing year. Arizona Trail in a Day 2025 is about reconnecting with the essence of why we love the AZT – the love we have for the Trail, for those who care for it, and for the memories we make on it.
Fundraising is simpler than ever this year. If you feel inspired to give back to the trail, you can make a donation directly through our website. No peer-to-peer campaigns, no creating new profiles. Just you, the Trail, and the impact you want to make. We encourage you to share your own personal story about why you’re participating, what you love about the AZT, and any experiences you have during Arizona Trail in a Day through your social media platform of choice. Hopefully your photographs and stories will inspire others to get involved and give back. Consider using these hashtags: #aztinaday #arizonatrail #loveazt
Let’s make this year’s Arizona Trail in a Day a celebration of presence over pace. A celebration of community over completion. And a celebration of the 800 miles of scenic wonder that connect us all.
Save the date. Invite your friends. Go outside. Have an incredible experience.
We hope to see you on the Arizona Trail on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
