San Tan Scramble

Queen Creek, United States • 10 Jan 2026

The San Tan Scramble is a trail running event held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. It offers multiple race distances including 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K, and a Kids Run, catering to a wide range of runners. The courses traverse the scenic foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine mountain ranges, featuring rolling single-track trails through desert landscapes dotted with Saguaro cacti.

Notable challenges include the steep, rocky Goldmine climb and sandy wash sections. The event is part of the Desert Runner Trail Series and emphasizes environmental responsibility with cupless aid stations. Runners enjoy well-stocked aid stations, chip timing, and post-race awards. 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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