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Vertigo Night Runs

52K | 31K | 20K | 10K | 6K

White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Waddell, AZ

Experience the beauty of White Tank Mountain Regional Park on an array of fun and fast courses at the Vertigo Night Runs. The 6K distance is perfect for first time night trail runners and the challenging 52K course will push those ready to test out the Ultra distance.

This race is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series with events all across the state of Arizona. Join us and “Carpe Noctem” to “seize the night”!

Carpe Noctem – seize the night!

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*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ 85355

Directions

Start Times

7:00 PM - 52K Start
7:15 PM - 31K Start
7:22 PM - Sunset
7:30 PM - 20K Start
7:45 PM - 10K Start
8:00 PM - 6K Start
3:00 AM – 52 Km runners must leave on final loop
5:00 AM – Overall cutoff / Race ends

Bib Pickup

Thursday, August 6th
12:00-5:00 PM
Aravaipa Headquarters
2401 S 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Saturday, August 8th
Race Day Pickup
6:00-8:00 PM

White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W White Tank Mountain Park Dr.
Waddell, AZ 85355

Volunteer

We need help to make Vertigo Night Runs possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!

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Race Perks

Vertigo Branded Race Goody
Finish line photo
Chip timed race results
Well stocked aid station
Artworx finisher award
Podium for top 3 male, female

Live Tracking

Follow the 2026 Vertigo Night Runs with live split points throughout the race.

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Mail-In Entry Form

Registration closes: Mon, Aug 3rd @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

	Until 2/14	Until 5/31	Until 8/3	Race Week
52K	$120	$135	$150	$165
31K	$80	$90	$100	$115
20K	$60	$70	$80	$95
10K	$50	$60	$70	$80
6K	$40	$45	$50	$55

*Prices do not include Tax or Ultrasignup fees. Check out our Insomniac Series Passes for steep discounts on all 6 races!

Online registration closes on 8/3 at 11:59 PM. If spots are available, registration will be available at packet pickup and on race day.

You will NOT BE GUARANTEED a race goody if you register after July 24th.

Course Information

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, Aug 8, 2026

Start Time | 7:00 pm

Time Limit | 10 Hours (5:00am)

Distance | 31.8 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 2,550 feet

Max Elevation | 1,707 feet

Women's Course Record | 5:11:20 - Holly Pfaff (2024)

Men's Course Record | 4:39:19 - Rob Arend (2023)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
(5 Loops)

52K Event Details

52K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start		4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	4	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	6.4	4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	10.4	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	12.8	4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	16.8	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	19.1	4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	23.2	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	25.4	4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	29.6	2.3	No	No
Finish	31.8		Yes	Yes

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Competitive Track Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- North Ridge Aid (KM 6.4)- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The North Ridge Aid & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, Aug 8, 2026

Start Time | 7:15 pm

Time Limit | 9+ Hours (5:00am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 19.1 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 1,531 feet

Max Elevation | 1,707 feet

Women's Course Record | 3:01:26 - Jessie Marman (2023)

Men's Course Record | 2:22:55 - Devin Sharps (2023)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
(3 Loops)

31K Event Details

31K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start		4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	4	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	6.4	4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	10.4	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	12.8	4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	16.8	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	19.1		Yes	Yes

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Competitive Track Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- North Ridge Aid (KM 6.4)- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The North Ridge Aid & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly & Gatorade), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday August 8, 2026

Start Time | 7:30 pm

Time Limit | 9.5 Hours (5:00am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 12.7 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 1,022 feet

Max Elevation | 1,707 feet

Women's Course Record | 1:44:56 - Megan Kupres - 2023

Men's Course Record | 1:33:35 Zach Lepley (2024)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
(2 Loops)

20K Event Details

20K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start		4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	4	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	6.4	4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	10.4	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	12.8		Yes	Yes

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Competitive Track Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- North Ridge Aid (KM 6.4)- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The North Ridge Aid & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly & Gatorade), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday August 8, 2026

Start Time | 7:45 pm

Time Limit | 9+ Hours (5:00am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 6.3 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 512 feet

Max Elevation | 1,707 feet

Women's Course Record | 57:07 - Cassandra Barrett (2025)

Men's Course Record | 44:00 - Arrick Neitert (2021)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map
(1 Loop)

10K Event Details

10K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start		4	Yes	Yes
North Ridge Aid	4	2.3	No	No
Start / Finish	6.4		Yes	Yes

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Competitive Track Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- North Ridge Aid (KM 6.4)- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The North Ridge Aid & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly & Gatorade), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday August 8, 2026

Start Time | 8:00 pm

Time Limit | 9 Hours (5:00am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 3.6 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 220 feet

Max Elevation | 1,629 feet

Women's Course Record | 27:59 - Tracy Campagnano (2023)

Men's Course Record | 22:25 - Bryce Brooks (2024)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

6K Event Details

6K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next	Drop Bags	Crew Access
Start		6.4	Yes	Yes
Finish	6.4		Yes	Yes

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Competitive Track Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- North Ridge Aid (KM 6.4)- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The North Ridge Aid & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly & Gatorade), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more. This is a CUPLESS Race. Please come prepared with your own reusable cup or you will be able to purchase a cup on site.

Course Information

The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.
NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately. MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

Camping
Camping is permitted in the competitive track parking lot near the start/finish. Camping permit (doesn’t include vehicle park entry fee) is $15 per night and available at park entry booth. All sites in the campground may be reserved online at maricopacountyparks.org

Trail Running and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.

Pets
For the safety of all runners, no pets are allowed on-course at the night runs. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.

Vertigo Weekend!
Enjoy mountain biking just as much as trail running or looking for something new to try? Join us for the Vertigo Night Trail Rides the night before your run. 7 mile, 3 hour, and 6 hour solo options, as well as a 6 hour Duo! See the trails whip past at a slightly faster pace and increase your stoke!.

Participate in both the ride and run in the same weekend for a 15% discount on both events!

Check out the Aravaipa Rides website for more information about these events and our registration links.

Results & Photos

Old Course
63 Km | Male - Cristian Rios - 6:07:14 ('13) | Female - Jennifer Thompson - 7:35:50 ('13)

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