Elder Creek Night Runs

JUL

25

2026

Run under a full moon in the Anza desert. The event features four distances on a scenic 4.6-mile looped trail course. Participation is capped at 200 runners.

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Anza, California

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50 kilometers 30 kilometers 13 miles 9 miles

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Overview

The Elder Creek Night Runs take place on July 25, 2026, in Anza, California. The event is held on Cahuilla tribal land with permission. The run features a night-time start under a full moon, with the course passing through a desert landscape of manzanita trees, red shank, and rock formations. The event is limited to 200 participants.

Distances

The event offers four distances on a looped course:

50K (7 loops)
30K (4 loops)
13 Miler (3 loops)
9 Miler (2 loops)

Course Details

All distances use the same 4.6-mile loop. The loop is a mix of single-track trail and wide dirt road. The route offers views of Cahuilla Mountain. Runners pass an aid station and their parked vehicle after completing each loop. The run begins before sunset and continues into the night. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km

50 K

30 km

30 K

13 mi

13 Miler

9 mi

9 Miler