Mayhem Night Trail
Fort McDowell, United States • 6 Dec 2025
Mayhem Night Trail - Saturday, December 6, 2025
Mayhem Night Trail is a night trail running event organized by Aravaipa Running at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, AZ. Courses use the park's competitive track trails and feature winding singletrack with short, steep climbs and drops. The event runs the same day as the McDowell Mountain Frenzy day races; some finish-line traffic may overlap with longer day runners.
- 25K
- 10 Mile
- 5 Mile
Course and logistics
Aid support includes one full remote aid station (Gate Aid) plus a water-only aid point passed each loop. Aid station supplies listed include water, ice, electrolyte drinks, snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups and hot food options. Crews are allowed only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not permitted for any distance. A designated drop-bag area will be available at the start/finish.
Key course figures: the 25K lists about 15.2 miles and 1,341 ft total elevation gain with max elevation 1,827 ft; the 10 mile course lists 800 ft total gain and max elevation 1,783 ft; the 5.2 mile course lists 500 ft total gain and max elevation 1,827 ft. Time limits are given per distance in hours. The event is cupless - reusable cups will be available or participants may bring their own. Parking at the park carries a $7 entry fee per vehicle. Camping sites are available in the park and a group campground option is noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.