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Saturday, October 12, 2024

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Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs

50K | 24K | 11K | 5K

Lake Pleasant to Cave Creek 
On The Maricopa Trail

Now celebrating 15 years, the Cave Creek Thriller hosts four different distances and acts as the first race of the Fall Desert Runner Trail Series.

What began as a looped course within the Cave Creek Regional Park years ago, 50K runners will have the unique opportunity to connect two regional parks in one day on the Maricopa Trail! 

*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Start Times


6:30 AM – 50K Start at Agua Fria Trailhead (Maricopa Trail)

8:00 AM – 24K Start at Anthem Trailhead (Maricopa Trail)

8:00 AM – 5K Start at Cave Creek Regional Park

8:15 AM – 11K Start at Cave Creek Regional Park

Bib Pickup

Thursday, October 10th
 12:00PM-5:00PM
Aravaipa Running Warehouse – Drive Thru

2401 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
or
Friday, October 11th
6:00pm -8:15 pm
Cave Creek Regional Park (will require $7 entry fee)
or
Saturday, October 12th
Race Day Pickup
5:00-8:15AM
Cave Creek Regional Park
NOTE: We will have the bibs at the 24K & 50K starts if you are dropped off at either site.

Volunteer

We need help to make Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!
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Race Perks

Gender specific cut race shirt

Chip timed race results

Charity Beer Garden sponsored by Huss Brewing

Scenic and challenging Course

Well stocked aid station

Post race food & socializing
Finisher Award

Live Tracking

Follow the 2024 Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs with live split points throughout the race.
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Registration closes: Mon, Oct 7 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

Until 6/2 Until 9/8 Until 10/7 Race Week
5KM $40 $45 $50 $55
11KM $55 $65 $75 $85
24KM $95 $110 $125 $135
50KM $135 $150 $165 $175

*Pricing does not include tax.

Save $8.20 (including tax) with our no-shirt option! Shirts are only offered and guaranteed on race day if ordered by 9/9, otherwise shirts will be sold on race day if available.

Entrant Limit
500 Runners
Entrant Lists

Course Information

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Key Stats

Date | Saturday, October 12, 2024

Start Time | 6:30 am

Time Limit | 9.5 Hours (4:00 pm)

Distance | 31.2 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 2,810 feet

Max Elevation | 2,518 feet

Women's Course Record | 4:20:22 - Megan Kupres (2021)

Men's Course Record | 3:51:24 - Ryan Raff  (2021) 

Course Map
Coros .GPX File

50 KM Event Details

Pass Mountain Trail Runs Highlight Video

Additional Race Info

Results & Photos

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Thank you to our sponsors!

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