Desert Night Race
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About the race
The Desert Night Race 2 is the second event in a three-race Desert Night Race Series of evening running events in Phoenix, Arizona. The series consists of monthly Friday races on 8/21, 9/18, and 10/16 and includes themed medals for each race. This specific event is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026. Registration for the event closes Friday, September 18, 2026 10:00 AM (GMT-7).
Live races take place at AZ Falls, 5802 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Races are chip timed and include age group awards and raffle prizes. Race fields are limited to 250 spots; current registrations are listed as 21. Participants are encouraged to bring headlamps and party lights for the evening setting.
The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona. Organizers offer both live and virtual participation. The virtual option allows participants to run on their own day and time, submit a time by email, and receive a collectible medal; virtual race packets are shipped during race week. Pricing details are provided for series and individual entries: early series registration included a free tech shirt and a stated early rate, while individual race entries are listed at a base price with a later surcharge two weeks before each race.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
