STUNNER NIGHT RIDES

Aravaipa Rides Night Series

🧒🏽 Kids
⛰️ Scenic
🏆 Prizes
Event Date

Jul 11, 2025

Location

Mesa, AZ

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Seize the night on desert trails under Arizona stars.

Experience the thrill of mountain biking under the stars at the 2025 Stunner Night Rides. Held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona, this event features a variety of categories, including 6-hour duo and solo, 3-hour solo, 10.5-mile solo, and a juniors division for riders aged 8–14. The race takes place on a fast, flowy desert singletrack loop, letting you carve through cholla forests while racing against the clock—and the night.

COURSE DETAILS

A 10.5-mile singletrack loop at Usery Mountain Regional Park, featuring trails like Blevins, Chain Fruit, Noso, and Lost Sheep, winding through desert landscapes marked by cholla cacti.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Unique night ride experience under Arizona stars
  • Live race tracking available for all categories
  • Finisher awards created by Aravaipa Artworx
  • Well-stocked aid station on course
  • Juniors (8–14) can compete in their own category
  • Opportunity to "double down" with the Stunner Night Run the next day

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
Fun Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

10.5 miles per lap

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Mesa elevation ~1,243 ft / Course gain 255 ft per loop; max elevation 1,968 ft

Terrain

Fast, flowy desert singletrack with sandy stretches and some rocky sections among saguaro and cholla cactus.

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