Cave Creek Thriller

Cave Creek, United States • 12 Oct 2024

The Cave Creek Thriller is a celebrated trail running event in Cave Creek, Arizona, marking its 15th anniversary in 2024. Participants can choose from four distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K, with the longer races traversing the scenic Maricopa Trail and finishing in Cave Creek Regional Park. The event emphasizes a cupless format to reduce environmental impact, encouraging runners to bring their own reusable cups. The race features well-stocked aid stations, post-race food, and awards for top finishers. It also serves as the first race in the Desert Runner Trail Series, promoting community and competition among trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50K
24 km
24K
11 km
11K
5 km
5K
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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