Trail landscape for Adrenaline Night Runs — 50K

Adrenaline Night Runs

6K / 10K / 15K / 25K / 50K·Scottsdale, Arizona·May 23, 2026
5 distances

Photo by JC Cervantes on Unsplash

About This Event

Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, Adrenaline Night Runs offers runners the chance to experience the Sonoran Desert's nocturnal beauty through multiple distance options ranging from 6K to 50K. Set in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this well-established event has been challenging runners since 2013 with its unique nighttime format. The race takes place entirely after dark, creating an otherworldly experience as headlamps illuminate the desert landscape. Runners navigate a combination of the park's signature trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, and Shallmo, each offering distinct terrain challenges and spectacular views under the stars. The event's multiple distance options make it accessible to runners seeking everything from a nighttime introduction to desert running to a serious ultramarathon challenge. As the second race in the six-event Insomniac series, many participants use Adrenaline as either a standalone adventure or part of a broader night running campaign. The desert setting provides consistent weather conditions and unique terrain that differs significantly from typical mountain or forest trail races.

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Trail landscape for Adrenaline Night Runs — 6K

6K

Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, Adrenaline Night Runs offers runners the chance to experience the Sonoran Desert's nocturnal beauty through multiple distance options ranging from 6K to 50K. Set in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this well-established event has been challenging runners since 2013 with its unique nighttime format. The race takes place entirely after dark, creating an otherworldly experience as headlamps illuminate the desert landscape. Runners navigate a combination of the park's signature trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, and Shallmo, each offering distinct terrain challenges and spectacular views under the stars. The event's multiple distance options make it accessible to runners seeking everything from a nighttime introduction to desert running to a serious ultramarathon challenge. As the second race in the six-event Insomniac series, many participants use Adrenaline as either a standalone adventure or part of a broader night running campaign. The desert setting provides consistent weather conditions and unique terrain that differs significantly from typical mountain or forest trail races.

Trail landscape for Adrenaline Night Runs — 10K

10K

Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, Adrenaline Night Runs offers runners the chance to experience the Sonoran Desert's nocturnal beauty through multiple distance options ranging from 6K to 50K. Set in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this well-established event has been challenging runners since 2013 with its unique nighttime format. The race takes place entirely after dark, creating an otherworldly experience as headlamps illuminate the desert landscape. Runners navigate a combination of the park's signature trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, and Shallmo, each offering distinct terrain challenges and spectacular views under the stars. The event's multiple distance options make it accessible to runners seeking everything from a nighttime introduction to desert running to a serious ultramarathon challenge. As the second race in the six-event Insomniac series, many participants use Adrenaline as either a standalone adventure or part of a broader night running campaign. The desert setting provides consistent weather conditions and unique terrain that differs significantly from typical mountain or forest trail races.

Trail landscape for Adrenaline Night Runs — 15K

15K

Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, Adrenaline Night Runs offers runners the chance to experience the Sonoran Desert's nocturnal beauty through multiple distance options ranging from 6K to 50K. Set in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this well-established event has been challenging runners since 2013 with its unique nighttime format. The race takes place entirely after dark, creating an otherworldly experience as headlamps illuminate the desert landscape. Runners navigate a combination of the park's signature trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, and Shallmo, each offering distinct terrain challenges and spectacular views under the stars. The event's multiple distance options make it accessible to runners seeking everything from a nighttime introduction to desert running to a serious ultramarathon challenge. As the second race in the six-event Insomniac series, many participants use Adrenaline as either a standalone adventure or part of a broader night running campaign. The desert setting provides consistent weather conditions and unique terrain that differs significantly from typical mountain or forest trail races.

Trail landscape for Adrenaline Night Runs — 25K

25K

Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, Adrenaline Night Runs offers runners the chance to experience the Sonoran Desert's nocturnal beauty through multiple distance options ranging from 6K to 50K. Set in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this well-established event has been challenging runners since 2013 with its unique nighttime format. The race takes place entirely after dark, creating an otherworldly experience as headlamps illuminate the desert landscape. Runners navigate a combination of the park's signature trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, and Shallmo, each offering distinct terrain challenges and spectacular views under the stars. The event's multiple distance options make it accessible to runners seeking everything from a nighttime introduction to desert running to a serious ultramarathon challenge. As the second race in the six-event Insomniac series, many participants use Adrenaline as either a standalone adventure or part of a broader night running campaign. The desert setting provides consistent weather conditions and unique terrain that differs significantly from typical mountain or forest trail races.

Trail landscape for Adrenaline Night Runs — 50K

50K

Part of the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, Adrenaline Night Runs offers runners the chance to experience the Sonoran Desert's nocturnal beauty through multiple distance options ranging from 6K to 50K. Set in Arizona's McDowell Mountain Regional Park, this well-established event has been challenging runners since 2013 with its unique nighttime format. The race takes place entirely after dark, creating an otherworldly experience as headlamps illuminate the desert landscape. Runners navigate a combination of the park's signature trails including Escondido, Scenic, Cinch, and Shallmo, each offering distinct terrain challenges and spectacular views under the stars. The event's multiple distance options make it accessible to runners seeking everything from a nighttime introduction to desert running to a serious ultramarathon challenge. As the second race in the six-event Insomniac series, many participants use Adrenaline as either a standalone adventure or part of a broader night running campaign. The desert setting provides consistent weather conditions and unique terrain that differs significantly from typical mountain or forest trail races.