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Vertigo Night Runs

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USAugust 202752km
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Waddell · 52km
Entry fee
$150From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 8, 2026 · Entry fee $50 · Start 19:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Vertigo Night Runs — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a night race held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Arizona.

The 6K is suitable for first-time night trail runners, while the 10K is a good choice for runners looking to take on a longer distance.

It is the fifth event in a night trail series held across Arizona.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Vertigo Night Runs runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Evolution Series Pass - Vertigo 31k

Aravaipa Running

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Vertigo Night Runs — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
About 20K · 20K
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Vertigo Night Runs course map and elevation

The 52km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 19:00
START

Waddell, AZ

Start · Google Maps

The 52K, 31K, 20K, 10K, and 6K distances are held together.

The start line is in Waddell, AZ, and the start time is 7:00 p.m. local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Vertigo Night Runs race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit. White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ 85355 — Competitive Track Area, car access only.

Official site (Aravaipa Running): race starts and finishes at the Competitive Track within White Tank Mountain Regional Park;

the main park road terminates at the Competitive Track.

$10/vehicle park entry fee (cash or card).

Rural desert regional park, no public transit — car access only, as expected.

Ample onsite parking at the Competitive Track.

Bib pickup also available in advance at Aravaipa HQ, 2401 S 24th St, Phoenix (per official site).

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Competitive Track Area, White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

Official site: finish line is co-located with the start at the Competitive Track.

More details

No shuttle bus service mentioned on the official site.

Stations & transport near the venue

Vertigo Night Runs is held at White Tank Mountain Regional Park near Waddell, AZ, west of Phoenix.

The Phoenix area uses the reloadable PHX Platinum/Passport card and Valley Metro buses/light rail accept contactless bank cards,

but Valley Metro does not reach this park - it's a car-access rural venue, so plan on driving or rideshare.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park, the venue, has no public transport, so you will need to drive.

It is approximately 45 minutes by car from downtown Phoenix.

The race starts at 7:00 p.m. and runs through the desert night, making a headlamp and spare batteries essential.

Arizona nights in August can still exceed 30°C, so your electrolyte plan may determine whether you finish.

Registration is handled through the organizer’s Aravaipa Running website.

Times are local to Waddell. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Vertigo Night Runs start line in Waddell

Hotels that make race morning easy

1 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

10 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Phoenix｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport

$131

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Waddell with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Waddell.

Total cost and budget for Vertigo Night Runs

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Vertigo Night Runs

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Waddell runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Vertigo Night Runs

FAQ
When does Vertigo Night Runs 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 8, 2026.

How much is the Vertigo Night Runs 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $50.

What distances does Vertigo Night Runs 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Vertigo Night Runs 2027 start?

The race starts at 19:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Vertigo Night Runs 2027 start?

Waddell, AZ. (From the 2026 edition)

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