Sinister Night Runs
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About the race
Sinister Night Runs is a night trail running event on April 24, 2027 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The event features multiple looped trail distances on the San Tan, Hedgehog and Littleleaf trails, run in a counter-clockwise direction.
Distances
- 54K
- 27K
- 18K
- 9K
- 6K
The 54K uses a 9 km loop completed six times. The 27K is three loops, the 18K is two loops, the 9K is a single 9 km loop, and the 6K is a single lap that uses Littleleaf and San Tan with a shortened Moonlight finish. Course surfaces are described as mostly smooth runnable trails with a few rollers and rocks. Courses are marked with orange ribbons with black polka dots, reflective medallions, laminated signs at junctions and blue and white checkerboard flagging for wrong way trails.
There is one main remote aid station on course referred to as San Tan Aid that runners pass each loop. The main aid station is stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food such as quesadillas and grilled cheese, and related supplies. The race is cupless so runners should plan to use a reusable cup or purchase one on site.
Crew access is permitted at the start and finish. Pacers are allowed only for 54K runners beginning on loop five. Drop bags are available at the start/finish area. Medical staff from a contracted provider will be based at the start/finish. Park rules apply on site including a park entry fee per vehicle, no on-course pets, and no camping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
