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Arizona · Queen Creek, AZ · Insomniac Night Series

Sinister Night Runs

54K27K18K9K6K
24APRSinister Night Runs
Date
Apr 24, 2027
First start
6:30 pm
Distances
5 distances
Time limit
10 Hours (4:30am)
Elevation gain
3,179 feet

Sinister Night Runs takes place on Apr 24, 2027 at San Tan Regional Park, Queen Creek, AZ. Choose from 54K, 27K, 18K, 9K, 6K, part of the Insomniac Night Series.

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Event Location

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

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Expect warmer running conditions during the evening with temperatures typically starting in the 90's & cooling as the night progresses. We will have plenty of ice and water at our aid stations.

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Moon Phase Waning Gibbous - 85% Illumination

Course markings

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

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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!

Pick your distance

The numbers for each course, straight from the race page. Compare them side by side below.

Date
Saturday, April 24, 2027
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

Compare the distances

54KM27KM18KM9KM6KM
DateSaturday, April 24, 2027––––
Start Time6:30 pm6:45 pm7:00 pm7:15 pm7:30 pm
Time Limit10 Hours (4:30am)9+ Hours (4:30am Overall Cutoff)8.5 Hours (4:30am Overall Cutoff)8+ Hours (4:00am Overall Cutoff)8 Hours (4:30am Overall Cutoff)
Distance34.3 Miles17.12 Miles11.4 Miles5.71 Miles3.7 Miles
Total Elevation Gain3,179 feet1,588 feet1,058 feet529 feet291 feet
Max Elevation1,905 feet–––1,825 feet

Course & location

San Tan Regional Park, Queen Creek, AZ

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Sinister Night RunsApr 24 · San Tan Regional Park, Queen Creek, AZ

Past editions

12 editions since 2013, 3,533 finishers.

  1. 1552013
  2. 2292014
  3. 2242015
  4. 2242016
  5. 3002017
  6. 3312018
  7. 4252019
  8. 2212020
  9. 3342021
  10. 3722024
  11. 3372025
  12. 3812026
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See you on the start line

Apr 24, 2027