Sinister Night Runs

Queen Creek, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Sinister Night Runs, held at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona, offers a night-trail racing experience across five distances: 54K (34.3 miles), 27K, 18K, 9K, and 6K. The course centers on a 9 km loop across San Tan, Hedgehog, and Littleleaf Trails, run counter-clockwise; the 54K requires six loops. Runners enjoy a starlit desert night among saguaro cacti, with the Insomniac Series atmosphere and the Carpe Noctem motto. Notable features include well-marked trails, multiple aid stations plus a remote San Tan Aid, drop bags, and pacers allowed for the 54K. Cup-less policy; elevation totals about 3,179 feet with a max around 1,905 feet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

54 km
54k
27 km
27k
18 km
18k
9 km
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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