Saturday - April 25, 2026

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Sinister Night Runs

54K | 27K | 18K | 9K | 6K

San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Queen Creek, AZ

Experience the magic of night trail running at the Sinister Night Runs. Part of the 2026 Insomniac Series, journey through rolling terrain and majestic saguaro cacti beneath a starlit sky.

Carpe Noctem – seize the night!

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*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W Phillips Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Directions

Start Times

6:30 PM - 54K Start
6:45 PM - 27K Start
7:00 PM - 18K Start
7:15 PM - 9K Start
7:30 PM - 6K Start

Bib Pickup

Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Thursday, April 23
12:00pm-5:00pm
Aravaipa Running Headquarters
(Drive Thru)
2401 S 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Saturday, April 25th
Race Day Pickup
5:30pm-7:30pm

Volunteer

We need help to make Sinister Night Runs possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!

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Race Perks

Race Branded Race Goody Finish line photo Chip timed race results Well stocked aid station Artworx finisher award Podium for top 3 male, female

Live Tracking

Follow the 2026 Sinister Night Runs with live split points throughout the race.

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Mail-In Entry Form

Registration closes: Mon, Apr 20 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

	Until 12/14	Until 2/14	4/20 (Race Week)
54K	$120	$135	$150
27K	$80	$90	$100
18K	$60	$70	$80
9K	$50	$60	$70
6K	$40	$50	$60

*Prices do not include taxes and Ultrasignup fees. Check out our Insomniac Series Passes for steep discounts on all 6 races!

Online registration closes on 4/20 at 11:59 PM. If spots are available, registration will be available at packet pickup and on race day.

Race Goody is NOT GUARANTEED after April 10, 2026.
Withdrawal Policy

Course Information

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026

Start Time | 6:30 pm

Time Limit | 10 Hours (4:30am)

Distance | 34.3 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 3,179 feet

Max Elevation | 1,905 feet

Women's Course Record | 4:59:05 - Brianna Grigsby (2022)

Men's Course Record | 3:50:29 - Ethan Koza (2025)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

54KM Event Details

54K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next
Start		2.2
San Tan Aid	2.2	3.5
Start / Finish	5.7	2.2
San Tan Aid	7.9	3.5
Start / Finish	11.4	2.2
San Tan Aid	13.7	3.5
Start / Finish	17.2	2.2
San Tan Aid	19.4	3.5
Start / Finish	22.9	2.2
San Tan Aid	25.1	3.5
Start / Finish	28.6	2.2
San Tan Aid	30.9	3.5
Finish	34.3

There will be one full remote aid station- San Tan Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026

Start Time | 6:45 pm

Time Limit | 9+ Hours (4:30am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 17.12 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 1,588 feet

Max Elevation | 1,905 feet

Women's Course Record | 2:10:46 - Colleen Lingley (2019)

Men's Course Record | 1:55:20 - Bryce Brooks (2024)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

27 KM Event Details

27K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next
Start		2.2
San Tan Aid	2.2	3.5
Start / Finish	5.7	2.2
San Tan Aid	7.9	3.5
Start / Finish	11.4	2.2
San Tan Aid	13.7	3.5
Finish	17.2

There will be one full remote aid station- San Tan Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026

Start Time | 7:00 pm

Time Limit | 8.5 Hours (4:30am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 11.4 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 1,058 feet

Max Elevation | 1,905 feet

Women's Course Record | 1:26:23 - Megan Kupres (2023)

Men's Course Record | 1:14:08 - Devin Sharps (2024)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

18 KM Event Details

18K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next
Start		2.2
San Tan Aid	2.2	3.5
Start / Finish	5.7	2.2
San Tan Aid	7.9	3.5
Finish	11.4

There will be one full remote aid station- San Tan Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026

Start Time | 7:15 pm

Time Limit | 8+ Hours (4:00am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 5.71 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 529 feet

Max Elevation | 1,905 feet

Women's Course Record | 43:39 - Allyson Black (2019)

Men's Course Record | 36:04 - Josh Walker (2023)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

9 KM Event Details

9K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next
Start		2.2
San Tan Aid	2.2	3.5
Finish	5.7

There will be one full remote aid station- San Tan Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026

Start Time | 7:30 pm

Time Limit | 8 Hours (4:30am Overall Cutoff)

Distance | 3.7 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 291 feet

Max Elevation | 1,825 feet

Women's Course Record | 30:01 - Layla Cox (2024)

Men's Course Record | 24:09 - Nathan Beaty (2023)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

6 KM Event Details

6K
Aid Stations	Course Distance	Distance to Next
Start		2.2
San Tan Aid	2.3	1.5
Finish	3.8

There will be one full remote aid station- San Tan Aid- located along the course that runners will pass by every loop. The main aid station will be stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, hot food (quesadillas, grilled cheese), and more.

Additional Race Info

The race courses will be well marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots and reflective medallions. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with laminated signs. 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 course. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or download the gpx file to your phone.

We will have our MedStar Solutions medical staff based at the start / finish headquarters to assist with first aid onsite. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary.
NOTE: Please do NOT call 911 in a medical emergency. Our medical team is highly trained and understands the terrain and driving access points. Please call the race day number and they will dispatch immediately.

MedStar Solutions Race Day Number: 480-269-4126

Parking
Remember the park now charges a $10 park entry fee per vehicle (as of 1/1/26).
Please arrive early and have correct change (cash) or card available on race evening for a smooth entry process. Carpool to save!

Pets
For the safety of all runners, no pets are allowed on-course at the night runs. Any pets at the race must be on a leash at all times, respect park rules, and be supervised.

Camping
No camping is permitted at San Tan Mountain Regional Park.

Trail Running and Trash
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the desert by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations.
Reminder: All Insomniac Night trail runs will be CUPLESS. Bring your own or Aravaipa branded reusable cups will be available for purchase!

Enjoy mountain biking just as much as trail running or looking to try something new? Join us for the Sinister Night Trail Rides the night before your run. 7 mile, 3 hour, and 6 hour solo options available, as well as a 6 hour Duo! See the trails whip past at a slightly faster pace and increase your stoke!.

Participate in both the ride and run and get a 15% discount on both events! Email [email protected] for a discount code.

Check out the Aravaipa Rides website for more information about these events and our registration links.

Results & Photos

54 Km | Male -- Jay Jump 4:41:33 ('14) | Female -- Brianna Grigsby 4:59:05 ('22)

27 Km | Male -- Bryce Brooks 1:55:20 ('24) | Female - Colleen Lingley 2:10:46 ('19)

18 Km | Male -- Devin Sharps 1:14:08 ('24) | Female - Megan Kupres 1:26:23 ('23)

9 Km | Male -- Josh Walker 36:04 ('23) | Female -- Allyson Black 43:39 ('19)

6 Km | Male -- Nathan Beaty 24:09 ('23) | Female -- Layla Cox 30:01 ('24)

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Saturday - April 25, 2026

Sinister Night Runs

Experience the magic of night trail running at the Sinister Night Runs. Part of the 2026 Insomniac Series, journey through rolling terrain and majestic saguaro cacti beneath a starlit sky.

Event Location

Start Times

Bib Pickup

Volunteer

Race Perks

Live Tracking

Race Registration

Course Information

54KM

27KM

18KM

9KM

6KM

Additional Race Info

Results & Photos

Thank you to our sponsors!