Six loops through Sonoran Desert under the stars
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Six loops of rolling Sonoran Desert trails after dark, the Sinister Night Runs 54KM sends runners on repeated laps of San Tan Mountain Regional Park's iconic 9 km circuit. Starting at 6:30 PM when temperatures hover in the 90s°F, runners navigate the San Tan, Hedgehog & Littleleaf Trails beneath the desert sky as the night cools. With a single remote aid station mid-loop, drop bags at the start/finish, and pacers allowed from loop 5 onward, this event rewards heat management, mental fortitude, and smooth nighttime pacing across six laps of fast Sonoran Desert singletrack.
Some ultra experience recommended
Queen Creek, AZ, United StatesApril 24, 2027
Sinister Night Runs 54KM is a loop trail race in Queen Creek, AZ, United States, held on April 24, 2027. The course covers 34.3 miles, climbs 3,180 ft, and has a 10h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,677 ft | — | Crew | ||
San Tan Aid Aid Station | 2.2 | 1,765 ft | — | |||
Start/Finish Aid Station | 5.7 | 1,677 ft | — | Crew | ||
San Tan Aid Aid Station | 7.9 | 1,765 ft | — | |||
Start/Finish Aid Station | 11.4 | 1,677 ft | — | Crew | ||
San Tan Aid Aid Station | 13.7 | 1,765 ft | — | |||
Start/Finish Aid Station | 17.2 | 1,677 ft | — | Crew | ||
San Tan Aid Aid Station | 19.4 | 1,765 ft | — | |||
Start/Finish Aid Station | 22.9 | 1,677 ft | — | Crew | Pacers | |
San Tan Aid Aid Station | 25.1 | 1,765 ft | — | |||
Start/Finish Aid Station | 28.6 | 1,677 ft | 2:30 AM +1 | Crew | ||
San Tan Aid Aid Station | 30.9 | 1,765 ft | — | |||
Finish Finish | 34.3 | 1,677 ft | 4:30 AM +1 | Crew |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Race starts in the low-to-mid 90s°F; temperatures gradually cool through the night
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