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Cave Creek Thriller

Name: Cave Creek Thriller
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: Cave Creek

Cave Creek, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs, celebrating its 15th anniversary, offers a variety of distances including 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K, making it the first event in the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series. The 50K and 24K races feature a unique point-to-point course connecting two regional parks along the scenic Maricopa Trail, while the 11K and 5K courses remain within the picturesque Cave Creek Regional Park. Participants can expect challenging terrain with steep, rocky trails and stunning views of the Sonoran Desert. The event promotes sustainability by being cupless, encouraging runners to bring their own reusable cups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Cave Creek

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50 km

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24 km

24k

11 km

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5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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