Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Restroom facilities are located at the start line at a permanent park facility.
Timeline
4:00-5:00 AM – Packet pickup / race day registration begin
4:00 AM - Civil Twilight Begins
5:05 AM – 4 Mile Start
5:18 AM - Sunrise
7:00 AM – 4 Mile Final Cutoff
All Runners will receive a complimentary post-race Mexican Breakfast
Trail Running & Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.
Cupless Events
In an effort to continually lessen our race footprint, we are expanding our cupless events to the Desert Runner Trail Series. We will have UltrAspire reusable cups available at registration and on race day or feel free to bring your own!
Trail Etiquette
Jerk Rule #1: Under no circumstances is it OK to yell at or be rude to a volunteer or staff member. If we get word of this occurring, we reserve the right to DQ you from the race. These people are volunteering their free time to assist you in reaching the finish line and are doing everything they can to get you there. Thank them and keep moving. Do not rely on volunteers, photographer’s or other staff persons to direct you on your course. It is YOUR responsibility to know your course and follow the course signs.
Music
If you decide to use headphones, please be respectful of runners behind you attempting to pass. Also, remove ear buds as you approach aid stations, volunteers, or a road crossing.
Please do not listen to music with a speaker (yes, we know you listen to the best music).
Trail Usage
Remember to always remain on designed trails, no short cutting. Our courses are marked in a manner that allows you to run your advertised distance in the order we have it designed. If you get off course it is your responsibility to return to the point where you got off and continue from there. Any bonus miles you accrue during this time are just that, bonus. Chin up and continue your forward progress.
This course includes some legit single track. If you are fast and attempting to pass, please alert the runner in front of you before flying past them. Likewise, if you hear a runner approaching you from behind, attempt to find a spot to allow the runner to pass. As a general rule, when passing a runner, announce, “on your left.”
Uphill runners/hikers have the right of way to downhill runners. Remain in control as you descend and respect the other runners.
Everyone is after the same goal here so let’s be respectful of each other’s races and have fun. Please.
Race Timing
We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your time at the finish. You will be provided with a timing chip attached to the back side of your race bib. It is important to pin this bib on the FRONT of your body, not crease, or fold the the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read. There will also be two remote timing points on course. Friends and family can follow along on live.aravaiparunning.com
Awards
Male and female overall winners take home free running shoes from Fleet Feet!
All finishers will receive a finisher award.
Custom female and male race shirts, and overall and 5-year age group rooster trophy awards!
