Sinister Night Runs
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Event overview
Sinister Night Runs is a night trail running event at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ. It is part of the Insomniac Night Series and offers running on desert trails among saguaro cacti under a starlit sky. Courses use a mix of San Tan, Hedgehog, Littleleaf and Littleleaf-Moonlight trails, described as mostly smooth and runnable with some rollers and rocks. Courses are run counter-clockwise.
Distances
- 54K
- 27K
- 18K
- 9K
- 6K
Course and logistics
The main loop is approximately 9 km. The 54K is six loops, the 27K is three loops, the 18K is two loops, and the 9K and 6K are single laps (the 6K uses a shortened route). There is one remote aid station (San Tan Aid) passed each loop; the main aid is stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, savory and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups, and hot food options. Crews are allowed at the start/finish area; pacers are permitted only for 54K runners beginning on loop 5. Drop bag storage is available at the start/finish. Time limits are specified per distance (for example, the 54K has a 10 hour limit). Courses are marked with orange ribbons with black polka dots, reflective medallions, laminated junction signs, and blue-and-white flagging for wrong-way trails. Parking requires a park entry fee; pets are not allowed on-course; camping is not permitted. The event is cupless and offers live split tracking. Volunteers receive race credits and event swag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.