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Cave Creek Thriller

Cave Creek, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs, held in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a celebrated event marking its 16th year as the opening race of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. It offers four distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races are point-to-point courses along the scenic Maricopa Trail, connecting Lake Pleasant to Cave Creek Regional Park, featuring desert corridors, climbs, and rugged terrain with significant elevation gains. The 11K and 5K races take place entirely within Cave Creek Regional Park on hilly, rocky mountain trails with expansive Sonoran Desert views. The event includes well-stocked aid stations, chip timing, gender-specific shirts, and a charity beer garden, emphasizing a challenging yet rewarding trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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50 km
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24 km
24k
11 km
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5 km
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