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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 over 16 years, featuring four race distances: 50K, 24K, 11K, and 5K. The 50K and 24K races traverse the scenic Maricopa Trail, connecting Lake Pleasant and Cave Creek Regional Parks, offering a challenging point-to-point course with significant elevation gains and desert terrain. The shorter 11K and 5K races take place entirely within Cave Creek Regional Park on hilly, rocky trails with expansive Sonoran Desert views. The event is part of the Desert Runner Trail Series and emphasizes sustainability with a cupless race format. Runners enjoy well-stocked aid stations, race perks, and a vibrant post-race atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Cave Creek

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