STUNNER NIGHT RIDES
July 19, 2024
6 Hour Duo & Solo
3 Hour Solo
10.5 Mile Solo
10.5 Mile Juniors
Mountain Bike Races
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Mesa, AZ
Join us for Stunner Night Rides at beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park! This course utilizes the Noso, Blevins, Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Levee, Ruidoso, & Meridian Trails. Wind through Chain Fruit cholla at the base of Pass Mountain.
This race is part of the Insomniac Night Trail Ride Series with events all across the state of Arizona. Join us and “Carpe Noctem” to “seize the night”!
RACE SUMMARY
Location
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
Our start/finish is at the far side of the park at the Blevins trailhead.
Start Times
7:00PM - 6 Hour Duo & Solo Start
7:15PM - 3 Hour Solo Start
7:30PM - 10.5 Mile Solo Start
7:45PM - 10.5 Mile Juniors Solo Start
Sun & Moon Phase
8:59 AM - Moonrise
10:10 PM - Moonset
7:35 PM - Sunset
8:03 PM - End Civil Twilight
First Quarter Moon (15.1% Illumination)
REGISTRATION
Entry Fees*
| Until 3/15 | Until 5/17 | Until 7/15 | Race Week | |
| 6 Hour Duo | $110 | $120 | $130 | $150 |
| 6 Hour Solo | $80 | $85 | $90 | $100 | 3 Hour Solo | $65 | $70 | $75 | $85 |
| 10.5 Mile Solo | $50 | $55 | $60 | $70 |
| 10.5 Mile Juniors (Ages 8-14) | $40 | $40 | $40 | $45 |
Entrant Limit
200 Riders
Registration Options
Online via BikeReg
Thursday Bib Pickup
Thursday, July 18
12:00-5:00PM
Aravaipa Headquarters
2401 S 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Race Night Bib Pickup
Friday, July 19
6:00-7:45 PM
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
Online registration closes on 7/15. If spots are available, registration will be available at packet pickup and on site race day.
Please note: You must register at least 2 weeks prior to packet pick up in order to be guaranteed racer SWAG.
COURSE INFO
Course Summary
Join us for Stunner Night Rides at the beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park!
This course utilizes the Noso, Blevins, Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Levee, Ruidoso, & Meridian Trails. Wind through Chain Fruit cholla at the base of Pass Mountain.
Riders will experience a variety of conditions and challenges while looping under the first quarter moon.
Course Map
Stunner Night Ride Loop
Elevation Profile
AWARDS
Finisher Medal
All participants will receive a custom wood race medal featuring the Stunner Night Rides logo.
Podium Awards
The top three male and female riders in each race will receive a custom podium award from Aravaipa Artworx. The top team in the relay category will receive a custom podium medal. Awards for each race will take place approximately 15 minutes after the race final cutoff.
RACE VILLAGE
Feed Tent
We are proud to offer a fully stocked drink and feed tent directly on course at our start/finish race village that is easily accessible each lap of the course. We'll be ready to serve you water, ice, electrolyte drinks, soda, iced coffee, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.
Event Partners
We will feature activation areas for event partners and sponsors on site. Our partners will be an integral part of our race village at the start/finish line for the duration of the evening. If you are interested in becoming a partner for an event or the entire series, please contact us.
Camping
We've partnered up with Usery Mountain Regional Park to offer on site camping in their attached parking lot. Feel free to bring your van, truck or camper and spend the night on site after your race is over. Camping permits are $15/unit per night and can be purchased with registration or with this link: Camping Permit.
Medical
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
DETAILED INFORMATION
Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and spin out prior to your ride. Restroom facilities are located at the start/finish area.
8:59 AM - Moonrise
6:00 PM – Bib pickup / race day registration begin
7:00 PM – 6 Hour Duo & Solo Start
7:15 PM - 3 Hour Solo Start
7:30 PM - 10.5 Mile Solo Start
7:35 PM - Sunset
7:45 PM - 10.5 Mile Juniors Start
8:03 PM - End of Civil Twilight
9:25 PM - 3 Hour Final Loop Cutoff
10:15 PM - 3 Hour Race Ends
12:10 AM - 6 Hour Final Loop Cutoff
1:00 AM - 6 Hour Races End
Location
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
Directions: From all points Take 202 Loop E to exit 24 McKellips Rd. Follow McKellips Rd. E to Ellswoth. Take Ellsworth Rd. N. It becomes Usery Pass Rd.
Parking
Remember the park now charges a $7 park entry fee per vehicle.
Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race evening for a smooth entry process. Maricopa County Parks also offers an Annual Pass for $85. Carpool to save!
Weather
Expect warmer running conditions at the start (95+ degrees) with temperatures typically in the mid 80's as the night progresses. We will have plenty of ice and water on course to keep you hydrated.
Timing
All races will be professionally chip timed with a disposable timing chip attached to you bike bib. Please attach to your handlebars on the front of your bike. Live results will be available during the event at Aravaipa Live.
Course Marking
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 reflective laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging and RED reflective WRONG WAY signs will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All riders 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.
Aid Stations
In addition to a fully stocked drink and feed station at the start/finish line at the Four Peaks Staging Area, there will be one water and electrolyte remote aid station located along the Escondido Trail that riders will pass by every loop. Our main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.
Cutoffs
In order for your final loop to count you must cross the finish line before your 3, 6 or 12 hour time limit expires. We will have a final loop cutoff where you can head out on your loop no later than a certain time:
9:25 PM - 3 Hour Final Loop Cutoff
12:10 AM - 6 Hour Final Loop Cutoff
Teams
6 Hour Teams are comprised of two on a single team who complete laps one at a time for their team. You decide who rides which laps and how many. Riders may elect to ride more than one loop in a row, but switching between riders may be done only in the transition zone at the start/finish area.
Crew Spots
Feel free to setup your own coolers and chairs in designated areas. Crew/spectators can set-up anywhere along the course in the main start/finish area as long as they are outside of the riding area.
Camping
Camping is allowed by Usery Mountain Regional Park for this event. Please purchase a camping permit. Camping is $22 per vehicle/tent per night.
Mountain Biking and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations. We do recycle and participate in the Terracycle program where we recycle used nutrition packets and gel wrappers. Please deposit them in the specified container at the feed station.
Trail Etiquette
Remember to always remain on designed trails, no short cutting.
Headphones are not permitted.
E Bikes are not permitted.
This course includes some legit single track. If you are fast and attempting to pass, please alert the rider in front of you before flying past them. Likewise, if you hear a rider approaching you from behind, attempt to find a spot to allow the pass.
As a general rule, when passing a rider, announce, “on your left.” Remain in control and respect the other participants.
Everyone is after the same goal here so let’s be respectful of each other’s races and have fun.
Pets
For the safety of all runners, no pets are allowed on-course at the night races. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.
Volunteers
If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station, and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. Signup here here!
RESULTS
Results
2022 | Live Results
2021 | Results
PHOTOGRAPHY
Event Photos
2022 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2021 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
STUNNER NIGHT RUNS
Stunner Night Runs! Enjoy trail running just as much as mountain biking or looking for something new to try? Join us for Stunner Night Runs! Over 350 trail runners will take to the trail the following night for a 6K, 12K, 25K and 50K trail run through Usery Mountain Regional Park.
Participate in both the ride and run in the same weekend and earn a unique award, Plus a 15% discount on both events! Email aaron@aravaiparunning.com for a discount code.
