Sinister Night Runs

Sinister Night Runs

Sinister Night Runs is a night trail running event at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. It is part of the 2026 Insomniac Series and takes place on a 9 km loop of the San Tan, Hedgehog and Littleleaf Trails, with desert terrain and saguaro cactus under a starlit sky.

Distances offered:

• 54K - six 9 km loops (34.3 miles)
• 27K - three 9 km loops
• 18K - two 9 km loops
• 9K - single 9 km loop
• 6K - single lap using Littleleaf, San Tan, and a Moonlight cutback

Each loop passes a remote aid station called San Tan Aid. The main aid station is stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups and hot food such as quesadillas and grilled cheese. Crews are allowed at the start/finish and drop bag storage is provided there. Pacers are permitted only for 54K runners beginning on loop five.

Medical staff from MedStar Solutions will be based at the start/finish headquarters and organizers reserve the right to remove runners for medical reasons. The park charges a vehicle entry fee and camping is not permitted. Pets are not allowed on course and must be leashed when at the event. The event is cupless; participants should bring their own cup or purchase a reusable cup. Race features include chip timing, finish line photos, race goody items, finisher awards and podium places for top three men and women. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.