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Desert Solstice

Name: Desert Solstice
Start: 2024-12-14
End: 2024-12-15
Location: Central City

Central City, United States • 14-15 Dec 2024

The Desert Solstice 24 Hour and 100 Mile Track Invitational is a prestigious ultrarunning event held at Central High School Track in Phoenix, AZ. Scheduled for December 14-15, 2024, this competitive meet is designed for elite runners aiming to set national and world records. The event features limited entries, with a maximum of 25 runners for the 24-hour and 100-mile races, and is by invitation or qualification only. Participants can earn prize money based on their performance, and the event has a history of record-setting achievements, making it a key qualifier for the national 24-hour team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Central City

Race information

Website

24 hr

24 Hour

100 mi

100 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Fri - Sun Nov 22-24

Fat Ox

Goodyear - 17 mi from Central City

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The Fat Ox Endurance Runs, taking place from November 22-24, 2024, at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, AZ, features a variety of race options including 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, 6-hour, and distances from 50K to 100 miles. This event will also host the USATF 24-Hour Championship, offeri..

Saturday Nov 23

Trail Blazer 10k

Peoria - 14 mi from Central City

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5 km

10 km

The Trail Blazer 10K and 5K is an inaugural trail running event hosted by StartLine Racing, taking place at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. Scheduled for November 23, 2024, participants can enjoy the scenic trails while experiencing the local wildlife and the beauty of an Arizona sunrise. ..

Saturday Nov 30

Fat Turkey Trail Run - Tempe, AZ

Tempe - 6 mi from Central City

5 km

10 km

The Fat Turkey Trail Run, held in Tempe, AZ, is a fun and family-friendly trail running event set in the scenic Papago Park. This unique turkey trot invites participants to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere after the Thanksgiving festivities, with options for both a 5k and a 10k run. The event emphasizes e..

Saturday Dec 7

Mayhem Night Trail

Fort McDowell - 26 mi from Central City

5 mi

10 mi

25 km

The Mayhem Night Trail is an exciting trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, AZ. Participants can choose from three distances: 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, all set against the backdrop of a moonlit desert landscape. This unique night race challenges runners to n..

Saturday Dec 7

Mcdowell Mountain Frenzy

Fountain Hills - 22 mi from Central City

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The McDowell Mountain Frenzy is a trail running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fountain Hills, AZ, featuring multiple race distances: 50 Mile, 50K, 25K, 10 Mile, and 5 Mile. Participants can enjoy scenic desert trails with rolling single track and challenging climbs. The event is p..

Saturday Dec 7

Aravaipa Running - Mayhem Night Runs

Fort McDowell - 26 mi from Central City

5 mi

10 mi

25 km

The Mayhem Night Trail, organized by Aravaipa Running, is an exciting trail running event set in the scenic McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fort McDowell, AZ. Participants can choose from three distances: 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, all taking place under the night sky. This unique experience allow..