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Cave Creek Thriller - 10/17 - 5Km Pass Mountain - 11/14 - 5Km McDowell Mtn Frenzy -12/5 - 5M
Cave Creek Thriller - 10/17 - 11Km Pass Mountain - 11/14 - 10Km McDowell Mtn Frenzy -12/5 - 10M
Cave Creek Thriller - 10/17 - 24Km Pass Mountain - 11/14 - 25Km McDowell Mtn Frenzy -12/5 - 25K
Cave Creek Thriller - 10/17 - 50Km Pass Mountain - 11/14 - 50Km McDowell Mtn Frenzy -12/5 - 50Km
In an effort to continually lessen our race footprint, we are expanding our cupless events to the Desert Runner Trail Series. We will have UltrAspire reusable cups available at registration and on race day or feel free to bring your own!
The Sonoran Desert Cup is a single, continuous competition spanning eight sub-ultra races within the Desert Runner Trail Series. Runners will earn points at each event based on their finish place, with the Grand Final at Dam Good Run carrying extra weight. At the end of the series, we’ll crown the ultimate champions — the Cactus King & Queen.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — Ultra (50Ks)
Type — Running
07:00
$384.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 24K
Type — Running
07:30
$288.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 16.1K
Type — Running
07:45
$192.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
08:00
$124.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Cave Creek.
Learn more about the host city, Cave Creek.
Cave Creek is a small town north of Phoenix and part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a popular destination for equestrians, bikers, and those seeking high-end resort lifestyles.
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