Thrasher Night Trail

Cave Creek, United States • 10 Oct 2025

Thrasher Night Trail is a night race held at Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, AZ. Distances are 33K, 22K, 11K, and 5K, run on rolling desert single-track through the Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton Trails. The 33K and 22K consist of loops that pass the start/finish line after each lap, with two climbs per loop (Quartz and Go John). Extras include a full start/finish aid, a remote Go John aid, drop bags, and no pacers. Expect CUPLESS policy, cooler night air, live tracking, and a Double Down medal for finishing both Thrasher and the Cave Creek Thriller the next day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

33 km
33k
22 km
22k
11 km
11k
5 km
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