Thrasher Night Trail

Cave Creek, United States • 10 Oct 2025

The Thrasher Night Trail is a nighttime trail running event held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona. It offers four distances: 33K, 22K, 11K, and 5K, all run on a scenic 11-kilometer loop featuring the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Overton Trails. The course includes two climbs per loop and combines fast, smooth single-track sections with challenging mountainous terrain.

Runners pass through the start/finish line after each lap. The event features well-stocked aid stations, live tracking, and finisher awards. It is part of the Fall Sunset Series and precedes the Cave Creek Thriller Trail runs, with a special medal for completing both races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

33 km
33k
22 km
22k
11 km
11k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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