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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 is a prestigious ultrarunning event held at Central High School Track in Phoenix, Arizona, featuring a 24-hour and 100-mile race. Scheduled for December 14-15, 2024, this invitational event is designed for elite runners aiming to set national and world records, with a history of significant achievements, including 100 national and 15 world records. Participation is limited to 25 runners, who must meet specific qualifying standards. The event also serves as a qualifier for the USA 24-hour national team. Runners can earn prize money based on their performance, making it a highly competitive atmosphere. 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

Sat - Fri Dec-Jan 28-3

Across the Years

Peoria - 14 mi from Central City

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Across the Years is a unique multi-day running event held from December 28, 2024, to January 3, 2025, at the Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona. This festival celebrates the New Year with a variety of race formats, including a traditional 6-day race, 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour events, as well as fi..

Saturday Jan 4

Christiansen Trail Run

Phoenix - 1 mi from Central City

14 mi

The Christiansen Trail Run is a historic trail running event taking place on January 4, 2025, at Mountain View Park in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 1987, it is one of the earliest organized trail runs in the state. Participants will tackle a challenging 14-mile course along Trail 100, featuring ..

Saturday Jan 4

San Tan Scramble

Queen Creek - 27 mi from Central City

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The San Tan Scramble is a trail running event taking place at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ. Scheduled for January 4, 2025, it features multiple race distances including 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, and 5K, catering to various skill levels. Participants will navigate scenic single-track tr..

Sunday Jan 5

Xterra White Tanks Trail Run

Waddell - 24 mi from Central City

5 km

8 km

20 km

The XTERRA White Tanks Trail Run is set to take place at White Tank Regional Park, featuring a variety of trail races including a 20K half marathon, an 8K, and a 5K run. This event, part of the Arizona XTERRA Trail Run Series, offers participants the chance to experience the rugged beauty of the Whi..

Saturday Jan 18

Pemberton Trail

Fort McDowell - 26 mi from Central City

25 km

50 km

The Pemberton Trail event features 50K and 25K races set in the scenic McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Participants can enjoy a well-marked trail with beautiful desert landscapes and rolling hills. The event is known for its friendly volunteers and impressive awards for..

Saturday Jan 18

Coldwater Rumble

Goodyear - 17 mi from Central City

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The Coldwater Rumble is a prominent trail running event in Arizona, part of the Aravaipa Running Desert Runner Trail Series. Set in the scenic Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Goodyear, participants can choose from various distances, including 100 Miler, 100K, 60K, 40K, 10 Miler, and 5 Miler. The ..