Mayhem Night Trail
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Mayhem Night Trail
Mayhem Night Trail takes place on December 5, 2026 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, Arizona. The event features night trail running on desert singletrack and looped sections with multiple distance options:
- 25K
- 10 Mile
- 5 Mile
Runners navigate the course at night using headlamps. Aid coverage includes one full remote aid station called Gate Aid plus a water-only station that participants pass on each loop. Aid stations are stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, peanut butter and jelly, bean rollups, and hot food options such as quesadillas and grilled cheese.
Courses are marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions; junctions and turns have laminated signs. Blue and white checkerboard flagging designates non-race or wrong-way trails. Crews are permitted at the start and finish areas only; pacers are not allowed for any distance. A designated drop bag area is available at the start/finish for personal items.
Published time limits vary by distance (for example the 25K has a six hour limit). The event offers live split tracking and is held the same day as the McDowell Mountain Frenzy race series. Park details note a vehicle entry fee and on-site camping options including individual sites and a group campground with a per-night fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
