Elder Creek Night Runs

Who is ready for a party in the desert??!! Keira Henninger presents: 

ALL OF THESE RACES ARE TRAIL RACES RAN ENTIRELY AT NIGHT WITH A HEADLAMP! This will be the most fun you have ever had. Spots are limited to just 150 runners. 

Some Race Tips
The course is a mix of single track trail and wide open dirt road. It is a 4.6 mile loop. You will do 3 loops for the half marathon, 4 loops for the 30k, and 7 loops for the 50k. We HIGHLY recommend trail shoes. Road shoes mean you're higher up and more likely to roll an ankle. You will hit an aid station after each loop. 

Required Gear
You MUST have a headlamp to participate. No Exceptions! A flashlight is not acceptable! Get a headlamp with at least 150 lumens and new or freshly charged batteries before the start. 
Sunset is at 6:45 PM. The races will have wave starts of 25 people at a time 10 mins apart. It's ALL fun and games through the woods on the easy trails to the finish. 

Everyone is encouraged to dress up! All runners will receive a beautiful handmade finishers medallion and mug, and a high end tech shirt. 

The Cahuilla Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Cahuilla Reservation is a federally recognized tribe of Native American Indians located in Southeastern California. Their tribe originally came from Coachella Valley, through San Gorgonio Pass, to the San Jacinto Mountains. In 1875, their tribe was relocated to modern day Anza, where they are headquartered today. For almost 21 years, the tribe has owned and operated the Cahuilla Casino Hotel, and they had their grand reopening in May. I am honored to be permitted to have a race on their land.

Upcoming Races

Jul 25 2026
50 KM
Seven 4.6-mile loops
2,566 2,566 ft.
Multiple Loop
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following sub ultra distances

30 KM 13 Miles 9 Miles

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
07/12/25 40 5:30:29 4:43:13
07/20/24 23 5:59:24 5:13:33
07/22/23 19 6:30:57 5:38:08
07/09/22 18 6:52:21 4:48:14
07/24/21 26 6:38:41 5:30:18

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