Punisher Night Trail

Mesa, United States • 14 Nov 2026

Event

Punisher Night Trail is a night trail running event on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, Arizona. The event is based out of the Pass Mountain Trailhead staging area and includes multiple distance options.

Distances

  • 30K
  • 20K
  • 10K
  • 5K (course noted as approximately 3.6 miles)

Course and format

Courses use a network of trails at Usery Mountain Regional Park, including Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks, and Cat Peaks Pass. The terrain is described as mostly smooth and runnable with a few rollers and rocks. Each distance passes back through the start/finish area after each lap.

Aid, support and rules

There is a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish and one remote aid station on course (Levee Aid) that participants pass each loop. Aid station supplies include water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, and hot food options. Crews are allowed only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not allowed for any distance. A designated drop bag area is available at the start/finish. MedStar Solutions medical staff will be on site for first aid. The park charges an entry fee per vehicle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
20 km
10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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