Cave Creek Thriller
Cave Creek, United States • 11 Oct 2025
The Cave Creek Thriller is a celebrated trail running event held in Cave Creek, Arizona, marking its 16th year as part of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races feature point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, connecting Lake Pleasant and Cave Creek Regional Park, with challenging terrain including steep climbs and desert exposure. The shorter 11K and 5K races take place entirely within Cave Creek Regional Park on hilly, rocky mountain trails with expansive Sonoran Desert views. The event emphasizes sustainability with cupless aid stations and provides well-stocked aid stations, shuttle services, and post-race festivities including a charity beer garden. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.