Elder Creek Night Runs
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Elder Creek Night Runs - July 17, 2027
Elder Creek Night Runs is a trail running event in Anza, California, organized by Grassroots Trail Racing and scheduled for July 17, 2027. The event offers multiple race formats and timed run options on a looped desert course.
The course uses a 4.6 mile loop that mixes single track and wide dirt road through manzanita and red shank vegetation, with rock formations and views of Cahuilla Mountain. Aid is available after every loop and participants' cars are nearby, allowing for self crewing when needed. Loop counts by distance are noted in the race information.
Distances and formats include:
- 50 K
- 30 K
- 13 Miler
- 9 Miler
- 9 Hour
- TEAM 9 Hour Relay
- 6 Hour
The event is held under desert night conditions, with a focus on running under moonlight and stars. The organizers acknowledge the Cahuilla Band of Indians for use of their land and provide background about the Mountain Cahuilla as one of the original peoples of Southern California and the location of their reservation near Anza. Entry is limited to 225 runners and registration opens January 1, 2027. A race guide and course maps are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
