Desert Twilight to feature two races, community events

For the 25th year in a row, the Arizona State University cross country program will play host to the ASU Invitational and, for the second year in a row, will do so in conjunction with the Desert Twilight Cross Country Festival that will be held Friday, October 1, at Toka Sticks Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz. The ASU Invitational will feature two races that will be part of a 17-race schedule with much of the later races taking place under the lights.

Along with the two collegiate 5,000m races, the Festival will once again feature the Desert Twilight Community 5k, which is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. The Festival begins at 4:30 p.m. with the High School Boys Freshman Small School race and concludes at 8:45 p.m. with the running of the High School Boys Sweepstakes race. An award ceremony will be held following the final race.

The Toka Sticks course consists of a 5,000m loop that is entirely on grass from start to finish. Spikes will be allowed on the course for all competitors while strollers are not allowed for spectators. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening, as well as a T-shirt vendor where you can purchase Desert Twilight shirts for $15 (bring your community run race bib and pay just $5).

Entry for the community race will be $20 per person while teams entering the high school and collegiate competitions should talk with the contacts listed below for more information and entry costs. Admission for fans to watch is free.

There are three ways to register for the community run:
1. Search for `Desert Twilight' on Active.com (or click the following link: Register Here)
2. Print out the registration form (found below) and mail it in before the deadline
3. Print out the registration form (found below) and bring it to the course either Thursday, September 30 (between 4:00-7:00 p.m.) or on the day of the race (between 3:00-7:00 p.m.)

The Desert Twilight Community 5k also will be a part of the Dirt Hog Racing Series. For more information about the series, including membership forms and schedule of all affiliated races, visit www.TaggRun.com.

All collegiate teams and runners on collegiate teams that will be competing unattached can register by visiting WingFootFinish.com or by clicking on the link below.

2nd Desert Twilight Community 5k Information
On-Line Registration: CLICK HERE (Active.com)
Printable Registration: CLICK HERE (pdf file)
Meet Information Flier: CLICK HERE (pdf file)
Contact: Ryan Cole (robert.ryan.cole@asu.edu) - (480) 965-0016

25th Arizona State Invitational (college teams only)
On-Line Registration: CLICK HERE (WingFootFinish.com)
Meet Information Flier: CLICK HERE (pdf file)
Contact: Alex Ryan (alex.ryan@asu.edu) - (480) 965-4987

Toka Sticks Golf Course: 6910 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa, AZ 85212 | Map

2010 Desert Twilight Cross Country Festival Schedule
3:00 p.m. - course opens for warm-ups
4:15 p.m. - first race called to start
4:30 p.m. - High School Boys Freshman - Small School
4:45 p.m. - High School Girls Freshman - Small School
5:00 p.m. - High School Boys Freshman - Large School
5:15 p.m. - High School Girls Freshman - Large School
5:30 p.m. - High School Boys Junior Varsity - Small School
5:45 p.m. - High School Girls Junior Varsity - Small School
6:00 p.m. - High School Boys Junior Varsity - Large School
6:15 p.m. - High School Girls Junior Varsity - Large School
6:30 p.m. - Collegiate Women
6:45 p.m. - Collegiate Men
7:00 p.m. - High School Girls Varsity - Small School
7:15 p.m. - High School Girls Varsity - Large School
7:30 p.m. - Desert Twilight Community 5k Run
7:50 p.m. - High School Boys Varsity - Small School
8:10 p.m. - High School Boys Varsity - Large School
8:25 p.m. - High School Girls Sweepstakes
8:45 p.m. - High School Boys Sweepstakes