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Mayhem Night Trail

Name: Mayhem Night Trail
Start: 2024-12-07
End: 2024-12-07
Location: Fort McDowell

Fort McDowell, United States • 7 Dec 2024

The Mayhem Night Trail is an exciting running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, AZ. Participants can choose from three distances: 25K, 10 miles, and 5 miles, all set against the backdrop of a desert landscape illuminated by headlamps and moonlight. This unique night race, now in its ninth year, offers a thrilling experience as runners navigate challenging trails while sharing the course with participants from the daytime McDowell Mountain Frenzy. The event features well-stocked aid stations, live tracking, and a chance to earn a custom medal for completing both races on the same day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Fort McDowell

Race information

Website

25 km

270 m+

25k

10 mi

226 m+

10 Mile

5 mi

210 m+

5 Mile

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

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