Punisher Night Trail
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Punisher Night Trail
Punisher Night Trail is a set of night trail races held at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa, AZ on Saturday November 14, 2026. The event offers multiple looped courses that pass the start/finish area after each lap and uses a mix of smooth runnable trails with occasional rollers and rocks.
Distances:
- 30K
- 20K
- 10K
- 5K
Courses use combinations of the Noso, Blevins, Moon Rock, Levee, Spillway, Cat Peaks and Cat Peaks Pass trails. There is a main aid station at the start/finish area and a remote Levee aid station that runners pass each loop. Aid stations are stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks from Gnarly Hydrate, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb and j, bean rollups and hot food options such as quesadillas and grilled cheese.
Crews are allowed only at the start/finish area. Pacers are not allowed for any distance. A designated drop bag area is available at the start/finish for quick access. MedStar Solutions medical staff will be on site for first aid and medical decisions.
Course marking includes orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots, reflective medallions, laminated signs and blue and white checkerboard flagging for wrong way trails. The series is cupless and reusable cups will be available for purchase. Park entry fee currently applies per vehicle for park access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
