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Stunner Night Runs

50K | 25K | 12K | 6K

Usery Mountain Regional Park
Mesa, AZ

Join us for Stunner Night Runs at the beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park. This flat and fast course utilizes the Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails. Wind through Chain Fruit cholla at the base of Pass Mountain.

This race is part of the 2024 Insomniac Night Trail Run Series with events all across the state of Arizona.

Carpe Noctem – seize the night!

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*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207

Directions

Start Times

7:30PM - 50K Start
Sunset - 7:36PM
Moonrise - 7:36PM
7:45PM - 25K Start
8:15PM - 12K Start
8:30PM - 6K Start

Bib Pickup

Thursday, July 18, 12:00-5:00PM
Aravaipa Headquarters
2401 S 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Saturday, July 20
Race Day Pickup 6:30-8:30PM
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207

Volunteer

We need help to make Stunner Night Runs possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!

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Race Perks

Cooling Towel
Finish line photo
Chip timed race results
Iced Coffee Bar
Well stocked aid station
Artworx finisher award or custom finisher glassware
Podium for top 3 male, female, and non-binary

Live Tracking

Follow the 2024 Stunner Night Runs with live split points throughout the race.

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Registration closes: Mon, July 15 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

Entry Fees*

	Until 3/15	Until 5/17	Until 7/15	Race Week
50 Km	$120	$135	$150	$165
25 Km	$80	$90	$100	$115
12 Km	$50	$60	$70	$80
6 Km	$40	$45	$50	$55

*Prices do not include tax. Check out our Insomniac Series Passes for steep discounts on all 6 races!

Online registration closes on 7/15 at 11:59 PM. If spots are available, registration will be available at packet pickup and on race day.

Race Goodie NOT GUARANTEED if registering after July 1st.

Course Information

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024

Start Time | 7:30 pm

Time Limit | 10 Hours (5:30am)

Distance | 31.1 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 1,389 feet

Max Elevation | 1,965 feet

Women's Course Record | 4:51:51 - Karen Busick (2022)

Men's Course Record | 4:10:00 - Ryan Birkmeyer (2021)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

50 KM Event Details

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Trailhead Staging Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Levee Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

50K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start	0	5.6	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	5.6	2.2	No	No
Start/Finish	7.8	5.6	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	13.4	2.2	No	No
Start/Finish	15.6	5.6	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	21.2	2.2	No	No
Start/Finish	23.4	5.6	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	29	2.2	No	No
Finish	31.2		Yes	Yes

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024

Start Time | 7:45 pm

Time Limit | 9+ Hours (5:30am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 15.5 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 694 feet

Max Elevation | 1,965 feet

Women's Course Record | 1:56:01 - Brianna Troska (2022)

Men's Course Record | 1:41:53 - Pedro Gomes (2022)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

25 KM Event Details

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Trailhead Staging Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Levee Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

25K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start	0	5.6	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	5.6	2.2	No	No
Start/Finish	7.8	5.6	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	13.4	2.2	No	No
Finish	15.6		Yes	Yes

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024

Start Time | 8:15 pm

Time Limit | 9+ Hours (5:30am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 7.7 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 347 feet

Max Elevation | 1,965 feet

Women's Course Record | 55:25 - Megan Kupres (2023)

Men's Course Record | 49:57 - Greyson Akers (2023)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

12 KM Event Details

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Trailhead Staging Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Levee Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

12K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start	0	5.6	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	5.6	2.2	No	No
Finish	7.8		Yes	Yes

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024

Start Time | 8:30 pm

Time Limit | 9 Hours (5:30am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 3.4 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 175 feet

Max Elevation | 1,894 feet

Women's Course Record | 24:16 - Sophia Hackett (2021)

Men's Course Record | 20:03 - Devin Sharps (2021)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

6 KM Event Details

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Trailhead Staging Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Levee Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

6K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start	0	1.2	Yes	Yes
Levee Aid	1.2	2.2	No	No
Finish	3.4		Yes	Yes

Stunner Night Runs Highlight Video

Additional Race Info

Parking in Usery is very limited. There will be space at the main staging area that will be reserved for 50K and 25K runners. Once that fills parking will be in designated spots along the road (up to a quarter mile walk to the staging area). After these spaces fill we will have a shuttle for runners from the group campground. This is 1 mile from the starting line, but plan to arrive early so that you can hop on the bus, which will be running continuously.

*Please reserve parking near the event site for 50K and 25K runners. 12K and 6K runners plan to park at the group campground and utilize the shuttle. Plan to arrive early as Usery has only 1 lane at the entry gate which can and will get backed up.

As a reminder, the park charges a $7 park entry fee per vehicle.
Please arrive early and have correct change (cash), or card available on race evening for a smooth entry process. Carpool to save!

The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or download the gpx file to your phone.

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.
NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately.

MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

Pets
For the safety of all runners, no pets are allowed on-course at the night runs. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.

Camping
For overnight camping, Usery Mountain Regional Park offers 76 individual sites for tent or RV camping. Each site has a large parking area to accommodate up to a 45′ RV with water and electrical hook-ups, dump station, a picnic table and a barbecue fire ring. All restrooms offer flush toilets and showers. All sites in the campground may be reserved online at Maricopa County Parks.

Trail Running and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.

Reminder: All Insomniac Night trail runs will be CUPLESS. Bring your own or Aravaipa branded reusable cups will be available for purchase!

Results & Photos

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Saturday - July 20, 2024

Stunner Night Runs

Join us for Stunner Night Runs at the beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park. This flat and fast course utilizes the Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails. Wind through Chain Fruit cholla at the base of Pass Mountain.

This race is part of the 2024 Insomniac Night Trail Run Series with events all across the state of Arizona.

Carpe Noctem – seize the night!

Event Location

Start Times

Bib Pickup

Volunteer

Race Perks

Live Tracking