Elder Creek Night Runs
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Elder Creek Night Runs
Elder Creek Night Runs is a night trail running event on July 17, 2027 in Anza, CA, organized by Grassroots Trail Racing. The event takes place under a full moon and includes multiple distance and timed options. Entry is limited to 225 runners and registration opens January 1, 2027.
Distances offered include:
- 50 K
- 30 K
- 13 Miler
- 9 Miler
- 9 Hour
- TEAM 9 Hour Relay
- 6 Hour
The course is a 4.6 mile loop that mixes single track and wide dirt road through manzanita and rock formations, with views of Cahuilla Mountain. Runners pass an aid station after every loop, and a car can be nearby for possible self-crewing. Loop counts for main distances are: the 9 Miler is 2 loops, the half marathon is 3 loops, the 30K is 4 loops, and the 50K is 7 loops.
The event is held on land of the Cahuilla Band of Indians. The organizer notes permission to hold the race on this land and acknowledges the Cahuilla history in the region, including the reservation near Anza established in 1875. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.