San Tan Scramble

San Tan Scramble : event overview

The San Tan Scramble is a trail running event at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona, held Saturday, January 10, 2026. Distances offered are:

• 50K
• 26K
• 17K
• 9K
• 5K
• Kids run

The race is part of the Desert Runner Trail Series. The 9K scores points in the Quail division, the 17K in the Roadrunner division, the 26K in the Trail division, and the 50K in the Ultra division. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers at each distance, and all finishers receive a finisher award. Points are awarded toward the series standings.

Course and logistics

All courses run on rolling single-track trails through the foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine mountain ranges with Saguaro cactus and desert valleys. Sections of the Goldmine Trail include very steep, rocky trail; portions of the San Tan Trail pass through a sandy wash. Aid stations supply water, electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. Aid station spacing varies by distance but is generally every 2 to 5 miles; the event is cupless so runners should bring a reusable cup.

Parking and access notes: due to park and road constraints, 9K and 5K participants are required to park at Mountain View Church (4815 W Hunt Hwy, San Tan Valley) and use a shuttle into the park; 17K runners are encouraged to park there. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish for 50K and 26K runners. Crews may access the start/finish area only; pacers are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.