Mayhem Night Trail
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Mayhem Night Trail
Mayhem Night Trail is an evening trail-running event held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, AZ. The event offers multiple measured courses that run through the park and use the Competitive Track Area near the park entrance as the start/finish headquarters.
Distances:
- 25K
- 10 Mile
- 5 Mile
Courses are marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots, reflective medallions, and laminated signs at junctions; blue and white checkerboard flagging designates non-race or wrong-way trails. Course maps and GPX files are provided for navigation.
Aid support includes one full remote aid station (Gate Aid) and a water-only aid station passed on each loop. Aid station supplies listed include water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, and hot food options. Drop bags are located at the start/finish area. Crews are allowed at the start/finish only; pacers are not permitted for any distance.
The event provides chip-timed results, finish-line photos, live split tracking, and a finisher award by Aravaipa Artworx. MedStar Solutions medical staff are based at the start/finish to provide first aid and event medical support. Evening temperatures typically sit in the 60s and can dip into the 40s. The park charges a $10 entry fee per vehicle (as of 1/1/26). Pets are not allowed on-course at the night runs and must be leashed if present at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
