Cave Creek Thriller

Saturday, October 19, 2013

50 Km – 7AM; 31 Km – 7:30AM;
19 Km – 8:00AM; 12 Km – 8:30AM
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek, AZ

The Cave Creek Thriller is the first race in the Desert Runner Trail Series

Trail Series = 31km, Ultra Series = 50km
Runners and spectators are encouraged to wear costumes!

RACE INFORMATION

Location
Group picnic area (Ramadas 2 & 3) within Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek, AZ. Directions

Course Summary
All races feature the mountainous Go John & Overton trails. 19 km, 31 km and 50 km runners will also run portions of the Slate, Quartz and Flume trails. Expect hot conditions (we typically see temps into the 90’s)! Portions of the trail are steep, rocky, and entirely exposed to the sun with great views to the north.

Weather
This is typically a hot race, with temperatures into the 90′s! Forecast for Cave Creek, AZ

Bib/Shirt Pickup
Thursday, October 17
Packet Pickup 4:00-7:00PM
Group run 5:30-6:30PM

iRun Phoenix
4730 E. Indian School Rd. #125
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 368-5330

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Saturday, October 19
Race Day Pickup 6:00-8:15AM
Cave Creek Regional Park

Aid Stations
Aid stations every 3-6 miles including water, electrolyte drink, sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one bottle of water. Aid Station Helper Signup. Aid station distance chart:

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Our finish line aid station will feature hot food made with Daiya Cheese. Daiya cheese melts, stretches, and tastes just like dairy-based cheese! It is free of dairy (casein and lactose), soy, gluten, eggs, rice, peanuts, and tree nuts (except coconut oil). If you’ve never given Daiya a try, you’ll have your chance at the Cave Creek Thriller!

Race Perks
Gender specific cut race shirt
Chip timed race results displayed at finish line
Scenic and challenging course on desert trails
Well stocked aid stations every 3-6 miles
Post race food (bagels, fresh fruit) & socializing

Crews & Pacers
Crews are welcome to support runners at the start/finish line at Ramada 2 & 3. This will serve as the “Thriller Headquarters” for the duration of the event. Pacers may join runners after loop 2 (Mile 23.5) in the 50 km race.

Awards
Awards to top male & female finishers at each distance. Winners of the 31 km and 50 km races will earn free entry into the DRT Series Championship in March at Mesquite Canyon. All finishers will receive a finisher award.

Volunteer Helpers
If you would like to help at an aid station please sign up here: Cave Creek Thriller Volunteer Form

REGISTRATION

Entry Fees

	Until 8/23	Until 9/20	Until 10/15	Race Day
12KM	$35	$40	$45	$55
19KM	$35	$40	$45	$55
31KM	$45	$50	$55	$65
50KM	$60	$65	$70	$80

Save $10 with our no-shirt option! Shirts guaranteed on race day if ordered by 9/20, otherwise shirts will be sold on race day if available.

Entrant Limit
300 Runners

Registration Options
Online via Ultra Signup
Mail-In Entry Form
Online registration closes on 10/15 at midnight. Registration available after at packet pickup and race day.

Cut-Off
9 hours for the 50km (4pm). All 50km runners must be leave on their third and final loop by 2pm (7 hours into the race).

COURSE INFORMATION

Courses
The 12km race makes a loop of the hilly and challenging Go John and Overton trails with a short out and back on the Maricopa Trail down to the Gunsight Aid Station. The 19km course incorporates much of the 12km course, but also includes a trip on the Slate & Flume Trails down to the Flume Aid Station and on the way back, the Quartz Trail. The 31km course consists of two loops, the first being the 19km course and the second the 12km course. The 50km course completes two loops of the 19km course and one final loop on the 12K course.
Course Photos

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RESULTS

Results
2013 | Check Ultracast for Race Day Results
2012 | 50 Km | 30 Km | 10 Km
2011 | 50 Km | 30 Km | 10 Km | Splits
2010 | 50 Km | 30 Km | 10 Km

PHOTOS

2012 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery, Joan Hellman
2011 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery, Manoj Nagalla, Bret Sarnquist
2010 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Restroom facilities are located at the start line at a permanent park facility.
6:00 AM – Packet pickup / race day registration begin
7:00 AM – 50 Kilometer Start
7:30 AM – 31 Kilometer Start
8:00 AM – 19 Kilometer Start
8:30 AM – 12 Kilometer Start
2:00 PM – 50 Km runners must leave on 3rd (last) loop
4:00 PM – Overall cutoff / Race ends

Park Entry Fee
Remember the park charges a $6 park entry fee per vehicle. Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race morning for a smooth entry process. Carpool to save!

Trail Running & Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.

Race Timing
We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your time at the finish. You will be provided with a timing chip attached to the back side of your race bib. It is important to not crease, or fold the the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read.

Drop Bags
A drop bag will be allowed at the start/finish line for the 50km and 31km runners to be accessed after each loop.

Aid Station Helpers
We cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amaing volunteer team. If you are interested in helping with the San Tan Scramble, we have opportunities to help with setup, registration, aid stations, finish line, course sweep and breakdown. All volunteers will receive an Aravaipa Running shirt and a discount on a future race entry! You can even help and run on race day.
Premium volunteer – we now have a premium volunteer position available in the timing tent. Must be technologically minded and be able to multitask. $80 race credit for an 8 hour shift.
Sign up here with iVolunteerOnline

Course Markings
The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with colored laminated signs. Please pay attention to these signs at each junction as there are multiple race distances and race courses! Course signs will correspond with your race’s color (12K = Blue, 19K = Green, 31K = Yellow, 50K = Red). 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 courses. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

Parking / Start Area
The start/finish line is located at the Group Picnic Area. Overflow parking will be available at the horse staging area parking lot or around the Tonalite Drive Loop approximately 1/4 mile from the start/finish area.

Camping
Cave Creek Regional Park offers a campground with 38 individual sites and a group camping area. Each site has a large parking area to accommodate up to a 45′ RV and is a “Developed Site,” with water and electrical hook-ups, dump station, a picnic table, a barbecue grill, and fire ring. Cave Creek Regional Park provides immaculate restrooms with flush toilets and hot water showers. All sites in the campground may be reserved online at http://www.maricopacountyparks.org/.
Camping Fees

Directions
From central Phoenix, take I-17 north to Carefree Hwy (SR 74). Exit Carefree Hwy. and travel east to 32nd St. (7 miles). Turn north on 32nd St. to the Cave Creek Regional Park entrance.

Address
37019 N Lava Ln
Cave Creek, AZ 85331