Punisher Night Trail
Nov 14Mesa, AZ30K, 20K +2
Also a 5K, 33 mi from Thrasher Night Trail, registration open
At a glance
- Last held
- Oct 16, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in October.
- Location
- Cave Creek, Arizona
- Distances
- 33K, 22K, 11K, 5K
- Elevation gain
- 2,729 ft
- Aid stations
- 2, 1 with crew access
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 16, 2026.
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Part of the Fall Sunset Series and Desert Runner Trail Series. Features an 11 kilometer loop with Slate, Quartz, Go John and Overton Trails, with two climbs per loop.
Key dates
Early Price ends
Apr 29, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 7, 2026
Race day
Oct 16, 2026
Pricing
33K
After Apr 30
$90
22K
After Apr 30
$80
11K
After Apr 30
$60
5K
After Apr 30
$45
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Aid stations
2| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start/Finish Aid Station: Group Picnic Area Fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line. | -- | -- | watericeelectrolyte drinks (Gnarly Hydrate)salty snacks+6 | ||
Go John Aid Fully stocked remote aid station along the Long Loop course, passed on every loop by applicable runners. | -- | -- | watericeelectrolyte drinks (Gnarly Hydrate)salty snacks+6 |
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