Adrenaline Night Rides 2026
Insomniac Night Trail Ride Series
May 22, 2026
Fort McDowell, AZ
Mountain Bike
About
Ride past towering saguaros under the night stars
The Adrenaline Night Rides 2026 is a unique nighttime MTB event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona. Cyclists ride a 9.5-mile rolling loop through the Sonoran Desert under the light of the stars, with options for 6 Hour Solo & Duo, 3 Hour, and 9.5 Mile (including Juniors) divisions. As the second event in the 2026 Insomniac Night Trail Ride Series, riders are treated to a scenic course lined with saguaro cacti and desert vistas. The event features chip-timed results, finish line photos, well-stocked aid stations, live tracking, and special finisher awards.
COURSE DETAILS
The night race features a 9.5-mile singletrack loop starting at Four Peaks Trailhead, offering rolling terrain and a maximum elevation of 1,905 feet. The desert trail offers riders a mix of fast sections and technical features, making it perfect for riders of various skill levels.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Nighttime trail ride in the beautiful Sonoran Desert
- Multiple race durations and divisions (6 Hour Solo & Duo, 3 Hour, 9.5 Mile, Juniors)
- Start/Finish at Four Peaks Trailhead Parking Area
- Chip-timed results with finish line photos
- Well-stocked aid stations
- Artworx finisher awards
- Part of the 2026 Insomniac Night Trail Ride Series
- Live tracking at split points throughout the course
RIDE TYPES

Race overview
9.5 miles (per loop)
Fort McDowell, AZ: ~1,500 ft elevation / 280 ft elevation gain per loop
Rolling Sonoran Desert singletrack with both open and technical sections.
