Javelina Jangover Night Run

Scottsdale, United States • 20 Sep 2025

Overview

The Javelina Jangover Night Runs take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, at McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills / Fort McDowell, Arizona. The event is the sixth and final race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. Distances offered are:

  • 75K
  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 15K
  • 7K

Events are staged from the Pemberton Trailhead and use the Pemberton Trail Loop and Scenic Trail options. Registration for the event closes on September 15, 2025.

Course and logistics

Courses use rolling desert single track and old jeep trails, with roughly 800 feet of elevation gain and loss per 25K loop. The 7K and 15K routes are on the Scenic Trail. The Pemberton loop is run clockwise for all loops. Time limits are specified per distance (for example, the 75K has a 14-hour limit).

Aid is provided at a main start/finish station and at the Granite Tank remote aid station; stations are stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, and hot food options. This is a cupless race; runners should bring a reusable cup or purchase one on site. Crews are allowed at the start/finish; pacers are permitted only for the 75K starting with the third loop. Drop bags are available at the start/finish. Parking, shuttle arrangements, park entry fee, medical staffing, volunteer roles, and race perks (long sleeve shirt, finish photo, chip timing, finisher award) are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

75 km
75k
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
15 km
15k
7 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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