Javelina Jangover has always felt like the gateway race into our fall racing season. It sits on the edge of the scorching desert heat months and you definitely still want to be prepared for warm temperatures throughout the night. Javelina Jangover is held during a full moon and has changed dates each year to accommodate the lunar schedule. This race is held in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The trail for the 75K, 50K and 25K will be on the Pemberton Trail, same as the Javelina Jundred course.
Live results to follow your runner while you enjoy the Javelina Jangover desert trail running party.
Jangover is our party in the desert before our even larger party in the desert, Javelina Jundred. Since it shares the Pemberton Trail loop it allows for a larger spectator atmosphere at the start/ finish. As runners transition from loops or finish their race they are greeted with a crowd of people. These party goers celebrate the runners’ accomplishments while enjoying the beer garden and fresh wood-fired pizza. This year those who come out for this race party can enjoy a cold one from Huss Brewing and some hot pies from Freak Brothers Pizza.
Hand crafted wood-fired deliciousness from Freak Brother’s Pizza
Registration is still open! Online will close September 6th at midnight but in person registration can be completed at packet pickup. Sign ups are also accepted the day of the race 15 minutes before the start of the event.
Not ready to run this year but want to come out and support the event? We have a few volunteer spots left for people still interested in participating. Help put the party on for a few hours and then enjoy the atmosphere of the race.
From course marking, race set up or break down to aid station volunteering there are many options to get involved.
Itching to read more? Enjoy some blog posts from past runners of the race and our trail talk about running at night.
“To Plan or Not To Plan? This is the Question!” – My Running Story (2015)
“Javelina Jangover 50K 2014.” – Running, Life and Living The Dream (2014)
“Aravaipa Trail Talk – Episode 003- Night Running.” -Aravaipa Running, Jamil Coury (2016)