February 1st, 2025

Come Run, Come All to Dirt Circus Tempe!

The Dirt Circus is coming to Tempe, Arizona, partnering with Sole Sports Running Zone. Dirt Circus is an event series created by UltraSignup to bring together the local running community and celebrate everything we love about trail running. The one-day festival will highlight local run companies and clubs and includes a social run as a community, food, entertainment, camaraderie, and so much more. Come and join us under the big top. For information on Dirt Circus events in other cities check out dirtcircus.ultrasignup.com!

Local Store Partner

We're excited to partner with Sole Sports Running Zone and have local run companies join us for the event!




The Arizona run community always shows up in force and we're stoked to be returning! Remember, there will be runners attending for the first time and it may even be their first ever trail run. Make them feel welcome. And support local!
These Race Directors have incredible events, get to know them, ask questions, register for a race, buy a breakfast burrito, tell Sue at Hundred Mile that you appreciate her, give Sean from Sole Sports a high five! We're so grateful for all of them, and each of you. See you at the Circus!

What is Dirt Circus?

Did you know that there are thousands of small local trail running events across the United States each year?

Our goal is to connect runners with races and with one another, to highlight race directors, running stores, coaches, and the other local businesses that make up the fabric of our trail running community. The best way we know how to do that is by going for a run together. This sport is a little wild and we like it that way, so come join the Dirt Circus with us.

Meet with race directors, find your next event, run with friends, win prizes and more. Think of it as a live and in-person version of ultrasignup.com, but even more fun.

Why a Circus? Once upon a time, ultrarunning looked a little different. The sport has its roots in pedestrianism, where people would gather under the big top and walk and run for sport. Bets were made, the limits were pushed, and popularity soared. So come entertain yourselves with us, under the metaphorical big top.

Event Details

Schedule, February 1st, 2025

7:00 am Group Run check-in at: Hundred Mile Brewing Company.

Enjoy a casual 3.2mi run with friends from the local run community. The group will break up to ensure we don't overrun the trails and that all running paces are accommodated. Wear your best circus outfit! We encourage costumes and embracing the Dirt Circus vibe!

8:00 am Group run starts!
All paces welcome, even walking.

8:30-9:00 am Return from the Group Run to Hundred Mile Brewing

Join us at Hundred Mile Brewing for the Expo and party! We recommend parking at the nearby Tempe Town lake marina and walking over.

9:00-10:30 - Mingle - Enter Raffles by 10:00!

9:30am - 11am - Brand Expo, Food, and more!

We'll have brand booths and tables set up at Hundred Mile Brewing. 🌯🍺 Stick around for delicious food and brews at Hundred Mile Brewing! The fine folks at Hundred Mile will have breakfast burritos for runners to purchase and the full kitchen opens at 11am.

What's Included:

• Community run with your friends, clubs, race directors and all event attendees!
• Swag Bags and Raffles: Meet race directors and other local experts.
• Food & Drink: Breakfast Burritos & beer for sale at Hundred Mile Brewing! Burrito options include: 1) sausage, egg & cheese 2) bacon, egg & cheese 3) veggies, egg and cheese. $15

Preorder your Dirt Circus City T-Shirt at registration! These shirt sales close on Sunday January 19th, 2025. and we will have limited quantities available for purchase onsite. Stay tuned for our new graphic!

Raffles & Giveaways

• UltraSignup apparel & swag
• More from the brands on site!

All those registered will be entered for a chance to be one of three UltraSignup merch winners!

Other swag available in person from our partners in prizes, raffles and for purchase!

Stick around after the expo and grab some grub and brews at Hundred Mile Brewing! Their full kitchen opens at 11a. Breakfast burritos for sale 9a-11a.

Expo Partners & Sponsors

Dirt Circus is a party to bring together the whole running community, not just runners, but also race companies, coaches, nutritionists, and running brands. See below for some of the partners who will join us in Tempe:



Thanks to Melissa Ruse for the amazing photography of our event last year!

Brewery Host

Hundred Mile Brewing

Local Businesses & Partners
Are you a race company, brand, or run club that would like to partner with the event (for free!)? We'll have table space available to RDs, run clubs, coaches, and other businesses. Please fill out this form and we'll be in touch!

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Event's current local time: 3:47 PM MT