Punisher Night Trail
Nov 14Mesa, AZ30K, 20K +2
10K, 3 weeks before race day, 14 mi away, registration open
25K10 mi5 mi
Mayhem Night Trail
Fort McDowell, ArizonaAravaipa Running
- 5 mi entry
- $60
- Aid stations
- 2
- Days to register
- 39
At a glance
- Date
- Dec 5, 2026
- Location
- Fort McDowell, Arizona
- Distances
- 25K, 10 mi, 5 mi
- Aid stations
- 2
- Registration
- Closes Nov 30, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
Night trail race at McDowell Mountain Regional Park featuring challenging desert trails navigated by headlamp and moonlight.
Key dates
Registration closes
Nov 30, 2026
Race day
Dec 5, 2026
Pricing
25K
Race Week
$110
10 Mile
Race Week
$90
5 Mile
Race Week
$60
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Aid stations
2| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gate Aid Full remote aid station | -- | -- | watericeelectrolyte drinks(Gnarly)salty and sweet snacks+5 | ||
Water-only aid station Water-only aid station located along the course that runners will pass by every loop | -- | -- | water |
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