Desert Twilight XC Festival Community 5k
Desert Twilight XC Festival Community 5k is a running race on September 25, 2026 in Mesa, AZ, with an entry fee of $50.
- Date
- September 25, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Price
- $50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Are you ready to lace up your shoes and show off your talent? Come join us for the 16th annual Nike Desert Twilight Community Race! Be a part of Arizona's largest and most unique cross country meet! Participate in the community night 5k lined with lights while watching some of the country's best high school runners in 19 different races! The first 175 to register will receive a Desert Twilight Community Race T-shirt. Awards will be given to the overall winners as well as the top 3 in each age group.
• The running course will be partly grass, dirt and cart path.
• The running course will open at 3:30 p.m. for inspection and warm-ups.
• For your safety, we ask that all fans, coaches and athletes remain OFF THE COURSE
until 3:30 p.m. so the course may be properly set up for competition
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Friday, 9/25
High
100°
Low
—
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
16%
Wind
5 to 15 mph
About Mesa, AZ
City Elevation
1,261 ft
Nearest Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Waiting For?
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6
Days to train
- Race
- Desert Twilight XC Festival Community 5k
- Date
- September 25, 2026
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Desert Twilight XC Festival Community 5k
Sep 25, 2026