Punisher Night Trail
Mesa, United States • 8 Nov 2025
Event overview
The Punisher Night Trail is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ. The event offers the following distances:
- 30K
- 20K
- 10K
- 5K
Registration closes Monday, November 3 (11:59 PM MT). Entry fees vary by distance and registration date; examples listed include 5K from $40 to $55, 10K from $50 to $80, 20K from $70 to $100, and 30K from $80 to $100 (race-week pricing shows $110). The event is part of a same-day pairing with the Pass Mountain Trail Runs; finishing any distance at both events earns a unique Double Down medal.
Course and logistics
All races run on a roughly 9-kilometer loop that uses the Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks and Cat Peaks Pass Trails. The 30K distance uses three loops, the 20K uses two loops, the 10K uses one loop, and the 5K follows a single loop of about 3.6 miles. The course is described as mostly smooth runnable trails with some rollers and rocks.
There will be a fully stocked main aid station at the start/finish and a remote Levee Aid station passed each loop. Aid station supplies include water, ice, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Hydrate), snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, and hot food options. Crews are allowed at the start/finish only; pacers are not allowed. Drop bags are available at the start/finish. Medical staff will be on site for first aid. The park charges a $7 entry fee per vehicle. Pets are not allowed on-course and must be leashed at the event. The night runs will be cupless; reusable cups are available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.