San Tan Scramble Trail Runs

Saturday, January 6, 2024
50K | 26K | 17K | 9K | 5K
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Queen Creek, AZ

7:00 AM – 50 Km Start
7:15 AM – 26 Km Start
7:45 AM – 17 Km Start
8:15 AM – 9 Km Start
8:45 AM – 5 Km Start
10:30 AM – Kids Fun Run

The San Tan Scramble is the fourth race in the Aravaipa Running – Desert Runner Trail Series, Arizona’s premier trail & ultra run series.
Hummingbird Series = 5 Km | Quail Series = 9 Km | Roadrunner Series = 17 Km | Owl Series = 26 Km | Hawk Series = 50 Km
 
Quick Links: Race Info | Registration | Course Info | Results | Photos | Race Day
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RACE INFORMATION

Due to the number of participants we will be utilizing a shuttle for 9K runners. Please see below for detailed information on where to park!

This race is part of a Series Pass with discounted entries! Check out some options HERE! 

Location
San Tan Trailhead
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Queen Creek, AZ. Directions

Course Summary
Tour the foothills of the San Tan and Goldmine mountain ranges. The courses feature rolling single track trails through Saguaro cactus studded mountains and valleys. San Tan Mountain Regional Park is tucked away in the Southeast Valley. Discover this hidden jewel of mountains and trails in the desert!

Kid’s Fun Run Info: Our first kids race of the New Year will start at 10:30 a.m. with the kids heading down the San Tan Trail to the Stargazer trail junction where they’ll turn around and come zipping in to the finish line covering just about 1.3 total miles. The race is $10, kids receive a bib, custom finishers medal, and the option to add-on a youth race shirt. Parents can head out with the little kids too, no problem. The course is relatively straight and flat, smooth, and wide which is kind of perfect for our beginner trail runners!
When you arrive, stop at the registration tent to either register your child or to fill out a quick information form and receive your bib if you’ve already registered online.
Thanks for helping us bring a kids fun run to the Aravaipa circuit!

Weather
Forecast for Queen Creek, AZ

Bib/Shirt Pickup

Friday January 5
Packet Pickup 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM

Aravaipa Running Headquarters
2401 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 346-0554
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Saturday, January 6
Packet Pickup 6:15AM-10:30AM
San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Aid Stations
Aid stations every 2.2 to 5.1 miles including water, electrolyte drink, sweet snacks, salty snacks, and fruit. Please plan to run with at least one bottle of water.

Aid station distance chart:

Race Perks
Gender specific race shirt (Men’s & Women’s styles)
Chip timed race results displayed at finish line
Scenic and challenging course on desert trails
Well stocked aid stations every 2.2-5.1 miles
Post race food 
Finisher award glassware or wood medal 

Awards
Awards to the top 3 male & female finishers at each distance.
All finishers will receive a finisher award.
Points earned in the Desert Runner Trail Series.

Volunteer Helpers
If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, photography, videography, social media, course sweep and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. You can see our current opportunities and sign up here: San Tan Scramble Volunteer Form

Charity Beer Garden

For the 2024 Desert Runner Trail Series, Aravaipa Running will be working with the Wilderness Volunteers to assist in their mission of providing affordable and meaningful volunteer service opportunities that conserve and protect America’s wild lands. 

Proceeds from the beer garden will go directly to Wilderness Volunteers. The San Tan Beer Garden is being sponsored by a local brewery: Old Ellsworth Brewing

REGISTRATION

Entry Fees*

  Until 7/31 Until 12/11 Until 1/1 Race Week
50KM $130 $145 $160 $170
26KM $90 $105 $120 $130
17KM $70 $80 $90 $100
9KM $50 $55 $60 $65
5KM $40 $45 $50 $55

Save $7.50 with our no-shirt option! Shirts guaranteed on race day if ordered by 12/14, otherwise shirts will only available on race day if there are extras.

*Pricing does not include tax or any fees from Ultrasignup

Entrant Limit
600 Runners
Entrants Lists

Registration Options
Online via Ultra Signup
Mail-in Entry Form

Online registration closes on Monday, 1/1, at 11:59 PM. Registration will be available after online registration closes at all packet pickup locations and race day as long as we have not reached our capacity.

Cut-Off
Note: mid-race cutoffs are for leaving aid stations, not arriving.

1:00 PM- 50 Km runners must leave on their third and final loop (6 hours)
4:00 PM- Final cutoff for 50 Km runners (9 hours)

Medical –      

We will have medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters. This team is here to help you with most basic and advanced first aid right on site. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary. Please understand that these decisions are made for your safety and do not argue. Continuing on in a state where you cannot safely navigate is a recipe for disaster and we are here to prevent that.

NOTE: If something happens to you or another runner, do NOT call 911 right away. Our medical team is highly trained in these scenarios, has been with us at this race the last four years, and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call their 24-hour number that will be answered by a real human being and they will dispatch accordingly.

MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

COURSE INFORMATION

Courses 

The 5 Km course makes a hard right onto the service road, running out to the San Tan Aid station and bearing right on the San Tan Trail where you’ll you wind around the base of Goldmine mountain, finally finishing on a fast track known as Little Leaf Trail.
The 9 Km race makes a loop of the San Tan, Hedgehog, and Goldmine trails in a clockwise direction. The 17 Km encompasses a larger loop of the San Tan, Dynamite and Goldmine Trails in a clockwise direction. The 26 Km combines the 17 Km (clockwise) and 9 Km (clockwise) courses. The 2021 50 Km course makes 3 loops of the 17 Km course, heading out in opposite directions each loop: Clockwise> Counterclockwise> Clockwise.

Sections of the Goldmine Trail are on a very steep rocky trail and portions of the San Tan trail are in a sandy wash. It’s glorious. Course Photos

Course Map

Elevation Profiles

San Tan Scramble 5K Elevation Profile




San Tan Scramble 50K Elevation Profile ~ 3,650 Feet of Gain 

View Caltopo interactive maps.

CalTopo Review
Desktop: Top of the screen will have an “Export” drop down menu. Select from GPX, KML, etc. in the top left. Click Export.
Phone: On left side of screen there will be 4 icons. Click the folder with pin drop, then Export. On the top will be a drop down menu title “Format.” Set it to the file type you want and then click Export. The export will load, and if you have a tracking app on your phone already (Gaia for example), it should ask to export directly to your app. Once the export is complete, you can use this during your race in airplane mode and always know where you are. ​

NOTE: It is important to make sure you set the file format appropriately or the file will not download as a GPX or KML.

 

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run. Restroom facilities are located at the start line at a permanent park facility.

Timeline
6:15 AM – Packet pickup / race day registration begin
7:00 AM – 50 Kilometer Start

7:00-7:15 AM – SHUTTLE BUS FOR 9K LEAVING FROM MOUNTAIN VIEW CHURCH
7:03 AM – Begin civil twilight
7:15 AM – 26 Kilometer Start
7:29 AM – Sunrise
7:45 AM – 17 Kilometer Start
8:15 AM – 9 Kilometer Start
8:45 AM – 5 Kilometer Start
10:30 AM – Kid’s Run Start
1:00 PM – 50 Kilometer runners must leave on 3rd and final loop
4:00 PM – 50 Kilometer Cutoff

Park Entry Fee
Remember the park now charges a $7 park entry fee per vehicle. Runners that are parked on Phillips Road will be charged $2 to walk into the park. . Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) available on race morning for a smooth entry process. Carpool to save!

Parking / Start Area
NOTE for 2024: Due to the number of participants in 2023 we will be utilizing a shuttle for 9K runners from outside the park. Please park at the Mountain View Church (4815 W Hunt Hwy, San Tan Valley, AZ 85142) from 7:00a-7:15am to catch the shuttle into the park. We will have an employee and signs there to assist with parking. The first bus will leave when full and the second bus will be leaving at 7:15a. The buses will drop you off in the parking lot of the San Tan Mountain Regional Park and will be staged there during your event. After the event we will run continuous shuttles back to MV Church until 11am. Participants on the shuttle will gain free entry into the park.

5K, 17K, 26K, and 50K runners will park at the main lot inside the park. We will have parking attendants available to assist. Once the main lot fills, you will be parking on the edge of Phillips Road and walking in. There is a pedestrian fee of $2 when walking up so please have payment ready and add in this extra time to your arrival so you aren’t late for your race!

Trail Running & Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.

Cupless Events
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 In an effort to continually lessen our race footprint, we are expanding our cupless events to the Desert Runner Trail Series. This means there will be no cups for water, electrolyte drinks, soda, etc. We will have UltrAspire reusable cups available at registration and on race day or feel free to bring your own!

Race Timing
We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your time at the finish. You will be provided with a timing chip attached to the back side of your race bib. It is important to not crease, or fold the the timing chip to ensure your finish time is read.

Drop Bags & Pacers
A drop bag will be allowed at the start/finish line for the 50km and 26km runners to be accessed after each loop.
There are no pacers allowed at this race. 

Volunteer Opportunities
We cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amazing volunteer team. You can even help and run on race day. If you would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, photography, videography, social media and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or race goody and Aravaipa Race Credits. You can see our current opportunities and sign up here: San Tan Scramble Volunteer Signup

Course Markings
The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with colored laminated signs that correspond with your race’s color (5K = Orange, 9K = Blue, 17K = Green, 26K = Yellow, 50K = Red). Please pay attention to these signs at each junction as there are multiple race distances and race courses! In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the courses. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.

Camping
There is no camping available at San Tan Mountain Regional Park.

RESULTS

Course Records
50 Km | Male – Charlie Ware – 3:42:25 (’20) | Female – Corinne Shalvoy – 4:30:09 (’22)
26 Km | Male – Charlie Ware – 1:42:52 (’19) | Female – Brianna Troksa – 2:06:24 (’22)
17 Km | Male – Andrew Escanuela – 1:08:16 (’14) | Female – Elise Coates – 1:18:45 (’23)
9 Km | Male – Art Degree – 34:12 (’19) | Female – Tracy Campagnano – 42:43 (’21)
5 Km | Male – Matthew Hamilton – 19:32 (’22) | Female – Tracy Campagnano – 22:22 (’22)

Results

2023 | Results
2022 | Results
2021 | Results
2020 | Results
2019 | Results 
2018 | Results 
2017 | 50Km | 26Km | 17Km | 9Km
2016 | 50Km | 26Km | 17Km | 9Km
2015 | 50Km | 26Km | 17Km | 9Km
2014 | 50Km | 26Km | 17Km | 9Km
2013 | 50Km | 27Km| 9Km
2012 | 50Km | 25Km | 9Km
2011 | 50Km | 25Km | 9Km

PHOTOS

2023 | Aravaipa Photo GalleryArnold Begay Photography

2022 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2021 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2020 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2019 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2018 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery | SweetM Images
2017 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery | SweetM Images
2016 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery | SweetM Images
2015 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2014 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2013 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery
2012 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery | Megan Powers
2011 | Aravaipa Photo Gallery

Directions
From central Phoenix, take I-10 east to US 60 east. Exit Power Road south to Hunt Highway. Travel east on Hunt Highway to Thompson Road south. Turn west on Phillips Road to the San Tan Mountain Regional Park entrance.
Address
6533 West Phillips Road
Queen Creek Arizona 85142

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Video Credit: Ed Gildersleeve