A VIRTUAL NIGHT RUN SERIES
Join us this summer as we venture into the night and together glimpse into our world nocturnal. Aravaipa Virtual is back again with our night series reimagined! A virtual run series that challenges us all to push beyond the shadows of doubt and wonder in order to illuminate a world of possibility.
What will you discover in the night? How far will the stars guide your path? Will you explore a wakeful dream during your moonlit expedition? With a race scheduled every month, imagine how far your summer will take you!
With the power of online social sharing, seize an opportunity to become a light that connects a community of runners and people from around the world through stories and experiences of personal triumph. Step up in the darkness and become the light that shines brightest.
Choose to run one or all races in the series. Have fun and stay motivated this summer with our ultra Dawn Breaker Challenges! Read more below!
You can also grab our Series Passes on our Insomniac Series event registration page below.
SINISTER
Aren't you tempted? Step into the darkness and discover that we only have the best intentions for the sleepless creatures of the night!
Highlights
April 19-25, 2021
54K | 27K | 18K | 9K | 5K
3H | 6H | 100M Rides
Dawn Breaker 113K Challenge | 100M Rides Challenge
Virtual Running Videos
Insomniac Party Stream!
ADRENALINE
Get your blood pumping and your body moving this summer with the second of six night runs. Adrenaline offers five different distances this May! Click below for more info!
Highlights
MAY 17-23, 2021
50K | 25K | 15K | 10K | 6K
3H | 6H | 100M Rides
Dawn Breaker 106K Challenge | 100M Rides Challenge
Virtual Running Videos
Insomniac Party Stream!
HYPNOSIS
Skip running in the summer sun and trade a hot day for a hypnotic summer night that offer a cool way to beat the heat!
Highlights
JUNE 14-20, 2021
54K | 34K | 20K | 14K | 6K
3H | 6H | 100M Rides
Dawn Breaker 128K Challenge | 100M Rides Challenge
Virtual Running Videos
Insomniac Party Stream!
STUNNER
A stunning summer solution to mixing up the night life! The newest addition to the insomniac series is back! Pick your distance and become a Stunner runner!
Highlights
JULY 19-25, 2021
50K | 25K | 12K | 6K
3H | 6H | 100M Rides
Dawn Breaker 93K Challenge | 100M Rides Challenge
Virtual Running Videos
Insomniac Party Stream!
VERTIGO
Another night race with dizzying possibilities! Who will start now to train for their first night time ultra in August?!
Highlights
AUGUST 9-15, 2021
52K | 31K | 20K | 10K | 6K
3H | 6H | 100M Rides
Dawn Breaker 119K Challenge | 100M Rides Challenge
Virtual Running Videos
Insomniac Party Stream!
JANGOVER
Reeling from a summer of running that has left you staggering with accomplishment! We have the perfect cure for your fun run indulgence; call it the ultimate 'Jangover' cure! The final race in our summer night series, for those of us who need just one more!
Highlights
SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2021
75K | 50K | 25K | 15K | 7K
3H | 6H | 100M Rides
Dawn Breaker 172K Challenge | 100M Rides Challenge
Virtual Running Videos
Insomniac Party Stream!
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?
A Virtual Night Race is like a traditional race but it takes place in a location of your choice. You can choose the 'night' time you run. You can walk, hike, jog, or run wherever you may be, and at any time during the week under the full moon or a starry sky!
Choose The Place
Curious about the lake front trail under the pale moon light? Or have the urge to check out the downtown city night life? You get to set your route and choose your ideal run location! Run the road, the trail, or create a midnight challenge on the treadmill! Be creative and have fun!
Choose The Race
Just like registering for a traditional race, you choose the distance that best suits you. Aiming for that first 5K or looking to take the next step to ultra? Whatever your next goal, a virtual challenge is a great way to test yourself!
Choose The Pace
You can walk, hike, run, skip, shuffle, or sprint your distance; whatever is comfortable for you. As long as you complete the distance on foot and in one stage (start to finish), you can travel your course at your pace. Take pictures along the way!
PIZZA FREAKS
We've partnered with two of our favorite vendors to help support local business and properly celebrate your achievements! Vibe high with the Freaky Fam and the firey goodness of a perfect post-run pizza! Bring your bib to Freak Brother's Pizza at the Churchill here in Phoenix during race week and receive $3 off your pizza!
VIRTUAL CHARITY BEER GARDEN
Perfect to pair with your pizza, HUSS Brewing is keeping our beer garden shenanigans alive! Show off your bib during race week at either of the HUSS taprooms and receive $2 off any six pack!
CARPE NOCTEM
'SEIZE THE NIGHT'
Want to stretch those legs and get out for the ultimate summer showdown? Take advantage of our CARPE NOCTEM Virtual Insomniac Series Pass. The pass enters you into all six races for the price of five! Collect all the swag, merch, and medals, and piece together an epic summer triumph!
THE DAWN BREAKERS
THE ULTIMATE SUMMER CHALLENGE
For the ultra fanatics who claim they can go all night long, we issue you a challenge that will crown you a true insomniac! A challenge offered in each race of the series, Dawn Breakers will attempt to complete EACH distance offered. (For example, Adrenaline offers a 50K + 25K+ 15K+ 10K+ 6K = Adrenaline Dawn Breaker 106K)!
Runners can choose to run the challenge in one night or in stages (one distance per night). Challenges range from 100K to 100 miles depending on the series race. Complete the challenge and earn a Dawn Breaker Coaster! (That's right...Insomniac Coasters!)
WARNING: PROCEED WITH CAUTION! For the truly possessed, we are taking this challenge one step further...a Dawn Breaker Series: The Possessed!
6 Races - 6 Dawn Breakers - 6 Coasters
731 KM - 453 MILES - 5 MONTHS
Commit to all distances, in all six races, and earn all six race coasters for a total of 731K's of summer (that's 453 miles in four months)! The Possessed Pass includes a personalized Possessed Coaster Display to showcase your insanity. All awards are designed and crafted by Aravaipa Artworx. Test your level of sanity this summer--how far will you go?
Experience the Grand Finale
A new twist to the Insomniac Virtual Series in 2021 is the Grand Finale. When participants sign up for the Dawn Breaker at any of the Insomniac Virtual Events this year, they will have the option of completing there longest distance at the In-Person Insomniac event! If you live in the Southwest, and want to put a unique twist on your nocturnal journey, the Grand Finale is just for you! Complete all the Dawn Breaker distances during the race week and celebrate the weeks journey with an amazing night time stroll through the desert at our In-Person Insomniac Series Events! Experience the best of both worlds and join us for the Grand Finale!
PRICING
Item
Price
CARPE NOCTEM: Series Pass (Six races)
$195*
DAWN BREAKER CHALLENGE: Possessed Pass (Includes Six Coasters & Coaster Display)
$345*
Virtual Night Race (Any Distance)
$39*
Dawn Breaker (Per Race; Includes Coaster)
$64*
Double Down (Per Race; Includes Unique Double Down Swag)
$15 (adds on to registration cost)
Dawnbreaker Grand Finale (50K-54K race at in-person, no added swag)
$75 (adds on to registration cost)
Jangover Dawnbreaker Grand Finale (75K race at in-person, no added swag)
$100 (adds on to registration cost)
Insomniac Series Headwrap
$10
Insomniac Series Tank
$20
Possessed Tank
$20
Insomniac Series Trucker
$25
Possessed Trucker
$25
* Includes Domestic Shipping
- International Shipping: $20
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INSOMNIAC SERIES HEADWRAP
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I change distances? Runners may change their distance any time. Please reach out to matt@aravaiparunning.com to switch events before you submit your results. There is no need to notify us before you run! So, if you run a 5K and want to keep going to the next distance, you can finish a 10K and be moved over to that event distance to submit your result.
I'm doing the Dawn Breaker Challenge Run. Can I run this as a continuous run? Yes! You could either run each of the distances as their own "race" or combine them into one big run. With this Challenge, you may enter in results for each race distance if you complete them separately.
Dawnbreaker 100 Mile Ride: This challenge asks you to complete a 100 mile ride in one single effort. You may use this 100 mile ride to also complete your 3 hour ride and 6 hour ride (if applicable).
Podium Details: You are awarded one podium spot per race entry paid. In 2021, all podium finishers will receive a shout out on social media and a special virtual podium badge. If you place on the podium in multiple distances but are eligible for one award, you will be awarded to the highest placing first (if you finish 2nd & 3rd, we will place you in 2nd for that distance) and if those are the same, it will go to the longest race distance completed.
If you are doing the Dawn Breaker Challenge, you may enter in results for any of the five race distances that you complete in 1 run plus the Dawn Breaker 113K. However, the rule remains that you may only win a podium award(social shout out + virtual badge) in one distance per entry.
Do I have to run at night? What if I can't or I don't feel comfortable running after dark? While we encourage all participants to venture out and experience the magic of running at night, you are not required to run a night. If you want to run a short 5K during sunset, great! If you can beat the heat with a pre-dawn run, awesome! However, you are not required to only run at night. Please run safe and at a comfort level that is best for you.
I'm ready to upload my results. Help! When you have finished your run or ride, head to the Event Page on Ultra Signup to submit your results. You can submit your results in 2 ways- you can manually enter your run (time, distance, etc.) or you can download your .GPX file from your GPS tracker (watch or app) and upload it to the Ultra Signup dashboard. For those completing the Dawn Breaker Challenge: Please submit individual runs in each event that you complete in 1 run. In addition, please submit 1 activity in the Dawn Breaker Event that is the total elapsed time from all of your runs to achieve the 113K Dawn Breaker achievement.
Can I complete my run in stages? All runners must complete their selected distance in one continuous run. The Dawn Breaker Challenge being the one exception.
