Sinister Night Runs

APR
25
2026
Run the desert trails of San Tan Mountain Park after dark. Choose from five distances on a 9 km loop course, from a 6K to a 54K ultra. It's the first race in the six event Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.
Sat 25 Apr 2026
54 kilometers 27 kilometers 18 kilometers 9 kilometers 6 kilometers

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Event Overview

Sinister Night Runs is a desert trail running event held at night. It is the first race in the six-race Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. Participants can run a single race or complete the entire series.

Course Details

The event takes place at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The course consists of a loop utilizing the San Tan, Hedgehog, and Littleleaf trails. It is described as featuring smooth, runnable trails with a few rollers.

Available Distances

Runners can choose from five distances, all based on multiples of a 9 km loop:

  • 54K - 6 loops
  • 27K - 3 loops
  • 18K - 2 loops
  • 9K - 1 loop
  • 6K

The race utilizes a loop format where participants pass through the start/finish line after completing each lap.

Additional Information

Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. A series pass is available for a discount on all six races in the Insomniac series. There is also a unique opportunity for a discount when participating in both a related Friday night ride and the Saturday run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

54 km
54k
27 km
27k
18 km
18k
9 km
6 km