San Tan Scramble
Queen Creek, United States • 9 Jan 2027
San Tan Scramble Trail Runs
San Tan Scramble is a set of trail races held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ. The event offers the following distances:
- 50K
- 26K
- 17K
- 9K
- 5K
The courses tour the foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine mountain ranges. Trails are primarily rolling single track through Saguaro cactus studded mountains and desert valleys. Sections of the Goldmine Trail are steep and rocky, and portions of the San Tan Trail run through a sandy wash. The 50K consists of three loops of the 17K course with direction changes between loops.
Aid stations are placed regularly, supplying water, electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. On longer courses aid stations occur roughly every 2.2 to 5.1 miles; on the 5K they occur about every 0.9 to 2.3 miles. This is a cupless event, so participants should carry a reusable cup or purchase one on site.
Logistics for 2027 note parking and shuttle arrangements: 5K and 9K participants must park at Mountain View Church and use provided shuttles into the park; 17K participants are encouraged to use this shuttle as well. Maricopa County Parks charges a $10 park entry fee for vehicles.
Additional details: crews may access the start/finish area only, pacers are not allowed, drop bags are permitted for 50K and 26K at the start/finish, medical staff will be based at the start/finish, no pets are allowed on course, and there is no camping at the park. Chip timing and top three awards by gender are provided at each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.