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Desert Solstice

Name: Desert Solstice
Start: 2025-12-20
End: 2025-12-21
Location: Central City

Central City, United States • 20-21 Dec 2025

The Desert Solstice 24 Hour and 100 Mile Track Invitational is a premier ultrarunning event held at Central High School Track in Phoenix, AZ. Scheduled for December 20-21, 2025, this competitive meet is designed for elite runners aiming to set national and world records. The event features a limited entry of 25 runners for both the 24-hour and 100-mile races, with strict qualification standards. Participants can earn prize money based on their performance, and the event serves as a qualifier for the USA 24 Hour National Team. The track is a certified 400-meter all-weather surface, ensuring optimal conditions for record-setting attempts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Central City

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24 hr

24 Hour

100 mi

100 Mile

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