Desert Twilight 2026

Date: Friday, September 25,2026

6910 E Williams Field Rd

Mesa, AZ 85212

From meet director:

Spectator Parking: There are 100 spots available at the golf course to park. This is a pre-paid parking set up using go fan. Here is the link, please spread the word to fan and families. https://gofan.co/event/6886806?schoolId=AZ101991 ASU does have some pay lots that spectators can pay to park in. And they are very responsibly priced. Here is the website with this information. Please share with parents and friends as the Toka Sticks Parking lot will be blocked off as will the Hotel. https://cfo.asu.edu/daily-and-hourly

NO Dogs or animals are allowed at this venue. Security will turn them away and ask them to leave.

AWARDS: Medals to the top 20 finishers in each race. Race sections with more than one section (ex. Large school open 1, 2, 3) will be merged and the top 20 finishers will get the medal. Please allow 10 minutes from the finish of your race to pick up your medal at the Awards tent near the registration table. Awards ceremony for the Championships and Sweepstakes teams will happen immediately following the last sweepstakes race.

Live Stream:

Families, fans, athletes, and friends who aren't at the meet can watch the races live on RunnerSpace+ HERE. Friday's broadcast begins at 4:45pm MT.

Please pass this note along to those who might be interested in tuning in.

Quick Links: WATCH LIVE | Meet Website | Event Schedule | Event Coverage | Live Results

Transportation

Freshman/Open Bus departs at 4:29 PM
Varsity athletes in the Sweepstakes race will need to ride to the meet with their parents, drive themselves, or carpool with another family. Under no circumstances can athletes ride in a vehicle to the meet with another athlete. Please complete a transportation waiver to turn in by Thursday at the team dinner.

Athletes will be permitted to depart from the meet with their families AFTER they are signed out. A sign out form will be located at our team camp on a clip board. Please ensure you sign out your athlete, so we are not scrambling to locate them when the bus departs.

Schedule:

4:15 PM Course open for warm ups

4:40 PM Coaches Meeting at the Finish Line Area

5:00 PM #1 Boys 5K Run Small Schools Freshman

5:10 PM #2 Girls 5K Run Small Schools Freshman

5:20 PM #3 Boys 5K Run Large Schools Freshman

5:30 PM #4 Girls 5K Run Large Schools Freshman

5:40 PM #5 Boys 1.5 Mile Run Jr. High

5:50 PM #6 Girls 1.5 Mile Run Jr. High

6:00PM #7 Boys 5K Run Small Schools Open 1

6:10 PM #8 Boys 5K Run Small Schools Open 2

6:20 PM #9 Girls 5K Run Small Schools Open

6:30 PM #10 Boys 5K Run Large Schools Open 1

6:40 PM #11 Boys 5K Run Large Schools Open 2

6:50 PM #12 Boys 5K Run Large Schools Open 3

7:00 PM #13 Girls 5K Run Large Schools Open 1

7:10 PM #14 Girls 5K Run Large Schools Open 2

7:20 PM #15 Girls 5K Run Small Schools Varsity 1

7:35 PM #16 Girls 5K Run Small Schools Varsity 2

7:50 PM #17 Girls 5K Run Large Schools Varsity

8:05 PM #18 Boys 5K Run Small Schools Varsity 1

8:20 PM #19 Boys 5K Run Small Schools Varsity 2

8:35 PM #20 Boys 5K Run Large Schools Varsity

8:45 PM #21 Mens 5K Run Community

8:45 PM #22 Women's 5K Run Community

9:05 PM #23 Girls 5K Run Championship

9:20 PM #24 Boys 5K Run Championship

9:35 PM #25 Girls 5K Run Sweepstakes

9:55 PM #26 Boys 5K Run Sweepstakes