Friday - October 11, 2024

Thrasher Night Trail

33K | 22K| 11K | 5K

*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Experience the beauty of Cave Creek Regional Park on an array of fun and fast courses at the Thrasher Night Trail. Our 22K distance is perfect for filling in the gap between our 11K and 33K for you night trail runners ready for a new challenge.

Event Location

Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E Cave Creek Pkwy
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Our start/finish line is based out of the Horse Staging Area which is on your left hand side just beyond the Nature Center at the end of East Cave Creek Pkwy.

Directions

Start Times

6:00PM - 33K Start
6:15PM - 22K Start
6:30PM - 11K Start
6:45PM - 5K Start

Bib Pickup

Packet Pickup
Thursday, October 10,
12:00 PM -5:00 PM
Aravaipa Running Warehouse
Drive Thru
2401 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Friday, October 11
Race Day Pickup 5:00-6:45PM
Cave Creek Regional Park
37900 E Cave Creek Pkwy
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Volunteer

We need help to make Thrasher Night Trail possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!

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Race Perks

Finish Line Photo

Copy of Chip timed race results

Well stocked aid station

Finisher award by Aravaipa Artworx

Live Tracking

Follow the 2024 Thrasher Night Trail with live split points throughout the race.

Aravaipa Live

Double Down

We also hold the Cave Creek Thriller at this park the day after Thrasher Night Trail. Finish any distance at both races and receive a unique custom medal for completing our Double Down! Races for Thriller begin at 6:30 a.m. and include a 5K, 11K, 24K and 50K.

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Registration closes: Mon, Oct 7 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

Entry Fees*

	Until 7/8	Until 9/8	Until 10/7	Race Week
5 Km	$40	$45	$50	$55
11 Km	$50	$60	$70	$90
22 Km	$70	$80	$90	$100
33 Km	$80	$90	$100	$110

*Prices do not include tax. Check out our Insomniac Series Passes for steep discounts on all 6 races!

Race goodie only guaranteed if registered by 9/12.

Course Information

Key Stats

Date | Friday, October 11, 2024

Start Time | 6:00 pm

Time Limit | 6 Hours (12:00am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 20.5 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 438 feet

Max Elevation | 2,492 feet

Women's Course Record | 1:54:36 - Georgia Porter (2022)

Men's Course Record | 1:35:45 - Charlie Ware (2019)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

33 KM Event Details

Thrasher is the first of three night races that mirror our Fall DRT Series. This race will be held the night before the Cave Creek Thriller Trail runs, part of the Desert Runner Trail Series.

Rolling desert trails on single track with fast smooth sections and challenging mountainous sections. The 11 kilometer loop features the Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton Trails.
The 33K runners will complete 3 loops, 22K runners make two loops, each passing through the start/finish line after each lap!
The course features two climbs per loop (Quartz & Go John).

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Group Picnic Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Go John Aid- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The Go John & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly Hydrate), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Key Stats

Date | Friday, October 11, 2024

Start Time | 6:15 pm

Time Limit | 5.5+ Hours (12am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 14 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 438 feet

Max Elevation | 2,492 feet

Women's Course Record | 1:05:27 - Megan Kupres (2021)

Men's Course Record | 1:19:13 - Orlando Velazquez (2021)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

22 KM Event Details

Thrasher is the first of three night races that mirror our Fall DRT Series. This race will be held the night before the Cave Creek Thriller Trail runs, part of the Desert Runner Trail Series.

Rolling desert trails on single track with fast smooth sections and challenging mountainous sections. The 11 kilometer loop features the Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton Trails.
The 33K runners will complete 3 loops, 22K runners make two loops, each passing through the start/finish line after each lap!
The course features two climbs per loop (Quartz & Go John).

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Group Picnic Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Go John Aid- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The Go John & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly Hydrate), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Key Stats

Date | Friday, October 11, 2024

Start Time | 6:30 pm

Time Limit | 6.5 Hours (12am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 6.8 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 438 feet

Max Elevation | 2,492 feet

Women's Course Record | 41:03 - Colleen Lingley (2021)

Men's Course Record | 39:33 - Nathan Beauty (2023)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

11 KM Event Details

Thrasher is the first of three night races that mirror our Fall DRT Series. This race will be held the night before the Cave Creek Thriller Trail runs, part of the Desert Runner Trail Series.

Rolling desert trails on single track with fast smooth sections and challenging mountainous sections. The 11 kilometer loop features the Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton Trails.
The 33K runners will complete 3 loops, 22K runners make two loops, each passing through the start/finish line after each lap!
The course features two climbs per loop (Quartz & Go John).

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Group Picnic Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Go John Aid- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The Go John & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly Hydrate), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Key Stats

Date | Friday, October 11, 2024

Start Time | 6:45 pm

Time Limit | 5+ Hours (12am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 3.6 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 435 feet

Max Elevation | 2,491 feet

Women's Course Record | 32:57 - Peyton McCrea (2023)

Men's Course Record | 27:20 - Cole Fahrenbruch (2022)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

5 KM Event Details

Thrasher is the first of three night races that mirror our Fall DRT Series. This race will be held the night before the Cave Creek Thriller Trail runs, part of the Desert Runner Trail Series.

Rolling desert trails on single track with fast smooth sections and challenging mountainous sections. The 11 kilometer loop features the Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton Trails.
The 33K runners will complete 3 loops, 22K runners make two loops, each passing through the start/finish line after each lap!
The course features two climbs per loop (Quartz & Go John).

In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Group Picnic Area, there will be one fully stocked remote aid station- Go John Aid- located along the Long Loop course that runners will pass by every loop. The Go John & main aid stations will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks (Gnarly Hydrate), salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Additional Race Info

The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or download the gpx file to your phone or bring your own printed map.

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.
NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately.

MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

Parking
Remember the park charges a $7 park entry fee per vehicle.
Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) or card available on race evening for a smooth entry process. Carpool to save!

Pets
For the safety of all runners, no pets are allowed on-course at the night runs. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.

Camping
For overnight camping outside the race, The park features 44 developed campsites for tent and RV camping, with water and electrical hookups, a picnic table, and a barbecue fire ring. Restrooms are nearby with flush toilets and hot water showers. All sites in the campground may be reserved online at go here.

Trail Running and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.
Reminder: All Insomniac Night trail runs will be CUPLESS. Bring your own or Aravaipa branded reusable cups will be available for purchase!

Results & Photos

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Friday - October 11, 2024

Thrasher Night Trail

Event Location

Start Times

Bib Pickup

Volunteer

Race Perks

Live Tracking

Double Down

Race Registration

Course Information

33KM

22KM

11KM

5KM

Additional Race Info

Results & Photos

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