Desert Night Race
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About the race
The Desert Night Race Series is a set of evening running events held in Phoenix, AZ. Live races take place at AZ Falls, 5802 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
The series includes three Friday evening 5K races on August 21, September 18, and October 16, 2026, and each 5K awards its own desert themed medal. Races are chip timed and include age group awards and raffle prizes. The live events are limited to 250 spots and registration closes on October 16, 2026. The series raises funds for Child Crisis Arizona, whose mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.
Pricing details in the series information include an early registration series fee of $89 until August 3 and individual race entries at $35 each with a $5 price increase two weeks before each race. Early series registrants receive a free tech shirt for the series; a tech shirt is also available for optional purchase with individual race entries and sizes are limited. A virtual race option is available so participants can complete a run on their own day and submit a time to receive a collectible medal; virtual packets are shipped during race week. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
