Adrenaline Night Rides 2026

Insomniac Night Trail Ride Series

🤩 Fun Rides
Event Date

May 22, 2026

Location

Fort McDowell, AZ

Discipline

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

XC-CrossCountry

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

9.5 miles (per loop)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Fort McDowell, AZ: ~1,500 ft elevation / 280 ft elevation gain per loop

Terrain

Rolling Sonoran Desert singletrack with both open and technical sections.

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