Punisher Night Trail
- Date
- Nov 14, 2026
- First start
- 5:00 pm
- Distances
- 4 distances
- Time limit
- 6 Hours (Must be on final (3rd) loop by 9:00 PM) | 11:00pm Overall Cutoff)
- Elevation gain
- 143 feet
Experience the beauty of Usery Regional Park on an array of fun and fast courses at the Punisher Night Trail. Our 20K distance is perfect for night trail runners ready to step up from the 10K and the challenging 30K will push those ready for a new challenge.
What's included
- Finish Line Photo
- Copy of Chip timed race results
- Well stocked aid station
- Finisher award by Aravaipa Artworx
Good to know
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207
Our start/finish line is based out of the Pass Mountain Trailhead Staging area.
5:00PM - 30K Start 5:15PM - 20K Start 5:30PM - 10K Start 5:45PM - 5K Start
Moon Phase 8:41PM - Moonrise 11:00AM - Moonset Waning Gibbous 85% Illumination
Expect warmer running conditions at the start with temperatures typically in the 60's as the night progresses. We will have plenty of ice and water on course to keep you hydrated.
The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with laminated signs. In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on
Pick your distance
The numbers for each course, straight from the race page. Compare them side by side below.
- Start Time
- 5:00 pm
- Time Limit
- 6 Hours (Must be on final (3rd) loop by 9:00 PM) | 11:00pm Overall Cutoff)
- Distance
- 18.5 Miles
- Total Elevation Gain
- 143 feet
- Max Elevation
- 1,894 feet
Compare the distances
| 30KM | 20KM | 10KM | 5KM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Time | 5:00 pm | 5:15 pm | 5:30 pm | 5:45 pm |
| Time Limit | 6 Hours (Must be on final (3rd) loop by 9:00 PM) | 11:00pm Overall Cutoff) | 5.5+ Hours (11pm Overall Cutoff) | 6.5 Hours (11pm Overall Cutoff) | 5+ Hours (11pm Overall Cutoff) |
| Distance | 18.5 Miles | 12.3 Miles | 6.2 Miles | 3.5 Miles |
| Total Elevation Gain | 143 feet | – | 144 feet | – |
| Max Elevation | 1,894 feet | – | 1,896 feet | – |
Course & location
Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ
Entry fees
Prices go up as race day gets closer; register early.
| Until 5/14 | Until 8/31 | Until 11/9 | Race Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Km | $40 | $45 | $50 | $55 |
| 10 Km | $50 | $60 | $70 | $80 |
| 20 Km | $70 | $80 | $90 | $100 |
| 30 Km | $80 | $90 | $100 | $110 |
Prices don't include tax or registration-platform fees.
