Punisher Night Trail
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About the race
Punisher Night Trail takes place on November 14, 2026 at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ. The event offers multiple timed trail distances on looped courses based out of the Pass Mountain Trailhead Staging area.
- 30K
- 20K
- 10K
- 5K
Each distance runs on marked loops that pass the start/finish area after each lap. The courses use a mix of smooth runnable trails with some rollers and rocky sections. Named segments include Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks and Cat Peaks Pass; some loops include climbs on Quartz and Go John.
Aid and support include a main start/finish aid station and a remote Levee Aid station. Stations are stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, peanut butter and jelly, bean rollups, and hot food options such as quesadillas and grilled cheese. Crews are allowed only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not permitted. A drop bag area is provided at the start/finish.
Additional event details: packet pickup is available at an Aravaipa warehouse in Phoenix and on race day at Usery Mountain Regional Park. Park entry fee applies per vehicle as of 1/1/26. Pets are not allowed on course during the night runs and must be leashed at the event. The race is cupless and live split tracking is available. Finish line photos, chip timed results, and a finisher award are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
