Arizona · 33K · 22K · 11K
Thrasher Night Trail
Thrasher Night Trail is a 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K event held in Cave Creek, Arizona. It was last held on October 16, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Cave Creek, AZ
Race details
- Last held
- October 16, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Cave Creek, Arizona
- Distances
- 33K, 22K, 11K, 5K
- Course
- 2,729 ft gain (33K)
- Registration
- aravaiparunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: open
- Start time
- 6:00 PM MST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2729 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
About the Thrasher Night Trail
A Friday-night trail race at Cave Creek Regional Park from Aravaipa Running, with 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K options on rolling desert singletrack by headlamp.
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Thrasher Night Trail: common questions
- When is the Thrasher Night Trail?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Thrasher Night Trail held?
- In Cave Creek, Arizona.
- What distances does the Thrasher Night Trail offer?
- 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Thrasher Night Trail?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at aravaiparunning.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Thrasher Night Trail?
- Registration status as last checked October 6, 2026: open.
- What time does the Thrasher Night Trail start?
- 6:00 PM MST.
- What is the course like at the Thrasher Night Trail?
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2729 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified.
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