San Tan Scramble

Queen Creek, United States • 10 Jan 2026

San Tan Scramble is a Desert Runner Trail Series race held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The event offers five distances: 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, and 5K (plus a Kids Run), with courses winding through rolling single-track trails in the San Tan and Goldmine foothills, featuring Saguaro-cactus studded mountains and valleys. The 50K consists of three loops of the 17K course in opposite directions, including the Goldmine climb—steep, rocky, and rewardingly scenic.

This cupless event provides multiple aid stations, drop bags, and live-tracking. Parking may require a shuttle; park-entry considerations apply. Finisher awards and Desert Runner Trail Series points are awarded. 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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