Desert Twilight XC Festival Community 5k
- Date Fri 25th September 2026
- Time 8:45PM MST
- Location Mesa, Arizona
- Price $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 16th annual Desert Twilight XC Festival Community 5k on Friday, September 25, 2026, in beautiful Mesa, Maricopa! This exciting event is part of Arizona's largest and most unique cross country meet, where you can showcase your running talent amidst a lively atmosphere. Join fellow participants in the Community Night 5K, illuminated by dazzling lights, while cheering on some of the nation's top high school athletes competing in 19 thrilling races.
The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. when the running course, featuring a mix of grass, dirt, and cart path, opens for inspection and warm-ups. The first 175 registrants will receive a special Desert Twilight Community Race T-shirt, and awards will be presented to the overall winners and the top three finishers in each age group. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community event that celebrates the joy of running!
The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. when the running course, featuring a mix of grass, dirt, and cart path, opens for inspection and warm-ups. The first 175 registrants will receive a special Desert Twilight Community Race T-shirt, and awards will be presented to the overall winners and the top three finishers in each age group. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community event that celebrates the joy of running!
Organiser's Description
Are you ready to lace up your shoes and show off your talent? Come join us for the 16th annual Nike Desert Twilight Community Race! Be a part of Arizona's largest and most unique cross country meet! PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY NIGHT 5K LINED WITH LIGHTS while watching some of the country's best high school runners in 19 different races! The first 175 to register will receive a Desert Twilight Community Race T-shirt. Awards will be given to the overall winners as well as the top 3 in each age group.
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE [https://sites.google.com/site/deserttwilightllc/home]
The running course will be partly grass, dirt and cart path.
The running course will open at 3:30 p.m. for inspection and warm-ups.
For your safety, we ask that all fans, coaches and athletes remain OFF THE COURSE
until 3:30 p.m. so the course may be properly set up for competition
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE [https://sites.google.com/site/deserttwilightllc/home]
The running course will be partly grass, dirt and cart path.
The running course will open at 3:30 p.m. for inspection and warm-ups.
For your safety, we ask that all fans, coaches and athletes remain OFF THE COURSE
until 3:30 p.m. so the course may be properly set up for competition
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6910 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa, 85212, AZ, United States
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