Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Vertigo Night Runs

Trail Running covering 6 km to 51.2 km with up to 652 m D+ in Waddell (Arizona, United States)

LocationWaddell, Arizona, United StatesShow on map(33.5758° N, 112.4504° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2013
Elevation gainUp to +760 m

Vertigo Night Runs is an endurance sporting event in Waddell, Arizona, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2013, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Night Run, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Vertigo 52K (51.16 km, +652 m D+), Vertigo 31K (30.75 km, +495 m D+), 20 K (20 km, +760 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +380 m D+), and 6 K (6 km, +228 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aravaiparunning.com).

Official website
Vertigo Night Runs in Waddell (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Night RunMountainNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Vertigo 52KTrail Running51.16 km+652 m620 m - 894 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Vertigo 31KTrail Running30.75 km+495 m623 m - 831 mLoop courseRoute & profile
20 KTrail Running20 km+760 m626 m - 945 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KTrail Running10 km+380 m629 m - 789 mLoop courseRoute & profile
6 KTrail Running6 km+228 m632 m - 728 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
51.16 km
Elevation gain
+652 m D+
Elevation loss
-652 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 894 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.5 % / 4.5 %
Course format
Loop course
51.16 km+652 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS33.5758° N, 112.4504° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 894 m above sea level (+652 m D+, -652 m D-)

Peak: 894 m·at 23.4 km·Ø 2.5 %
620 m711 m803 m894 m0 km10.2 km20.5 km30.7 km40.9 km51.2 km894 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Vertigo Night Runs take place?

Vertigo Night Runs takes place in Waddell, Arizona, US (start area at coordinates 33.5758° N, 112.4504° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Vertigo Night Runs?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Vertigo 52K (51.16 km, +652 m D+), Vertigo 31K (30.75 km, +495 m D+), 20 K (20 km, +760 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +380 m D+), and 6 K (6 km, +228 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Vertigo Night Runs?

The main competition (Vertigo 52K over 51.16 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +652 m of elevation gain and -652 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 894 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Vertigo Night Runs?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aravaiparunning.com).