Check your calendars, get rid of existing plans, and make way for the 2015 Fall Desert Runner Trail (DRT) Series! The series is an opportunity to experience the best parks and trails that Phoenix and the surrounding valley have to offer. Each race in the series highlights trail-systems, mountains, and parks to make sure runners are never bored and are given the chance to explore new ground while surrounded by family: the Aravaipa family.
The entire series runs from October 2015 – March 2016 and offers a point-series for runners in two different categories: Trail and Ultra. The Trail Series encompasses distances from 24 KM up to 35 KM while the Ultra Series has both 50 KM and 50 mile options depending on the race. Competitors can choose to sign up for each race individually or save some money by registering for each “set” (Fall and Spring DRT Series Passes). Spring Series Passes and races will open later in the year. Passes are offered for the middle and short series to save you money but do not count toward a point system.
The Fall Series Pass includes Cave Creek Thriller (10/17), Pass Mountain (11/14), and McDowell Mountain Frenzy (12/5). The races offer a multitude of distances ranging from 5 KM to 50 miles. These three races highlight the East & Northeast Maricopa County Parks with the events located at Cave Creek Regional Park, Usery Mountain Regional Park, and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Both Thriller and Pass Mountain offer night time runs at the same location as part of the Insomniac Series: Thriller and Punisher respectively.
All Insomniac Series Races Now Open for Registration
Whether you are training for a fall 100 miler, want to race while escaping the day-time heat, or just want to experience the trails at night with good friends the Insomniac Series is calling your name! Nighttime running is an important part of you training for any longer events but it isn’t always safe or easy by yourself. Hence, the Insomniac Series to help make your training and racing in the dark just that much more fun! There are 8 races in the series with Blackout Night Runs new this year in Flagstaff!
Sinister – May 2nd
Adrenaline – May 30th
Blackout – June 13th
Hypnosis – June 27th
Vertigo – August 1st
Javelina Jangover – August 29th
Thrasher – October 17th
Punisher – November 14th
Other News
Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine at Fort Tuthill County Park June 13th promises to be epic. Register for the event, and buy 1 or more Flagstaff Extreme Passes (discounted 10%) and get a free $10 Run Flagstaff Gift Card!
US Skyrunning Series Races: Kendall Mountain in Silverton, CO and Flagstaff Sky Race offer opportunities to test yourself: man/woman vs. mountain.
Joseph Gray – Photo by Ray Dileo
If you live in Phoenix make sure you join us for one of our weekly group runs!
Monday: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM, Phoenix Mountains (32nd Street & Lincoln Trailhead)
Tuesday: Track Workouts, 6 PM – 7 PM, Camelback High School (4612 North 28th Street)
Wednesday: Rotates parks weekly, meets 6pm for a 1hr run, followed by social hour at a local restaurant. Join our Facebook group for more details!
