Saturday, October 11

Cave Creek Thriller

Join us for the 15th annual Cave Creek Thriller, a thrilling race offering four diverse distances set against the stunning backdrop of the Maricopa Trail and Cave Creek Regional Park. Choose between the challenging 50K and 24K point-to-point courses that showcase the Sonoran Desert, or opt for the equally scenic 11K and 5K routes winding through the park's mountain trails. As the inaugural event of the Desert Runner Trail Series by Aravaipa Running, participants can also register for the full series at a discounted rate. Don't miss the opportunity to earn points in the series by conquering either the "Trail Series" 24K race or the "Ultra Series" 50K race. For the ultimate challenge, take part in the Double Down by completing both the Cave Creek Thriller and the Thrasher Night Trail Runs. Help us reduce environmental impact by joining our cupless events and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow trail runners. Lace up your shoes and experience the Cave Creek Thriller - an unforgettable adventure awaits.