San Tan Scramble

Queen Creek, United States • 10 Jan 2026

San Tan Scramble : Saturday, January 10, 2026

The San Tan Scramble is a multi-distance trail running event at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ. It is part of the Desert Runner Trail Series and scores points in series divisions: 9K to Quail (short), 17K to Roadrunner (middle), 26K to Trail (Trail Series), and 50K to Hawk (Ultra Series). Registration closes January 5, 2026. Distances offered:

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

Course and logistics

Courses use 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 run through sandy washes. The 50K consists of three loops of the 17K course, alternating direction each loop. Aid stations are provided on all courses (spacing varies by distance, generally every ~2 to 5 miles; shorter races have closer aid). The event is a cupless race; runners should bring a reusable cup or may purchase one on site. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish for 50K and 26K. Pacers are not permitted. Due to parking limits, 5K and 9K runners (and encouraged 17K runners) use a shuttle from Mountain View Church to the park; shuttle riders receive park entry without the $7 vehicle fee. The 50K has a 9-hour time limit and a mid-race cutoff for leaving on the final loop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
26 km
26k
17 km
17k
9 km
5 km
Kids Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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