Trail landscape for Sinister Night Runs — 54K

Sinister Night Runs

6K / 9K / 18K / 27K / 54K·Queen Creek, Arizona·April 25, 2026
5 distances

Photo by JC Cervantes on Unsplash

About This Event

The Sinister Night Runs offers a unique desert trail running experience under the cover of darkness at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. As the first race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, this event attracts runners seeking something different from the typical dawn start. The race utilizes a well-marked 9-kilometer loop system, allowing runners to choose from five different distances ranging from a manageable 6K to a challenging 54K ultra. What sets this race apart is its night format and accessible loop course design. Runners pass through the start/finish area after each lap, creating opportunities for crew support and strategic planning. The desert setting provides a distinctive backdrop, though the course description emphasizes runnable trails rather than technical terrain. With over a decade of race history dating back to 2013, the event has established itself as a reliable entry point for runners curious about night racing or looking to add variety to their racing calendar.

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Trail landscape for Sinister Night Runs — 6K

6K

The Sinister Night Runs offers a unique desert trail running experience under the cover of darkness at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. As the first race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, this event attracts runners seeking something different from the typical dawn start. The race utilizes a well-marked 9-kilometer loop system, allowing runners to choose from five different distances ranging from a manageable 6K to a challenging 54K ultra. What sets this race apart is its night format and accessible loop course design. Runners pass through the start/finish area after each lap, creating opportunities for crew support and strategic planning. The desert setting provides a distinctive backdrop, though the course description emphasizes runnable trails rather than technical terrain. With over a decade of race history dating back to 2013, the event has established itself as a reliable entry point for runners curious about night racing or looking to add variety to their racing calendar.

Trail landscape for Sinister Night Runs — 9K

9K

The Sinister Night Runs offers a unique desert trail running experience under the cover of darkness at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. As the first race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, this event attracts runners seeking something different from the typical dawn start. The race utilizes a well-marked 9-kilometer loop system, allowing runners to choose from five different distances ranging from a manageable 6K to a challenging 54K ultra. What sets this race apart is its night format and accessible loop course design. Runners pass through the start/finish area after each lap, creating opportunities for crew support and strategic planning. The desert setting provides a distinctive backdrop, though the course description emphasizes runnable trails rather than technical terrain. With over a decade of race history dating back to 2013, the event has established itself as a reliable entry point for runners curious about night racing or looking to add variety to their racing calendar.

Trail landscape for Sinister Night Runs — 18K

18K

The Sinister Night Runs offers a unique desert trail running experience under the cover of darkness at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. As the first race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, this event attracts runners seeking something different from the typical dawn start. The race utilizes a well-marked 9-kilometer loop system, allowing runners to choose from five different distances ranging from a manageable 6K to a challenging 54K ultra. What sets this race apart is its night format and accessible loop course design. Runners pass through the start/finish area after each lap, creating opportunities for crew support and strategic planning. The desert setting provides a distinctive backdrop, though the course description emphasizes runnable trails rather than technical terrain. With over a decade of race history dating back to 2013, the event has established itself as a reliable entry point for runners curious about night racing or looking to add variety to their racing calendar.

Trail landscape for Sinister Night Runs — 27K

27K

The Sinister Night Runs offers a unique desert trail running experience under the cover of darkness at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. As the first race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, this event attracts runners seeking something different from the typical dawn start. The race utilizes a well-marked 9-kilometer loop system, allowing runners to choose from five different distances ranging from a manageable 6K to a challenging 54K ultra. What sets this race apart is its night format and accessible loop course design. Runners pass through the start/finish area after each lap, creating opportunities for crew support and strategic planning. The desert setting provides a distinctive backdrop, though the course description emphasizes runnable trails rather than technical terrain. With over a decade of race history dating back to 2013, the event has established itself as a reliable entry point for runners curious about night racing or looking to add variety to their racing calendar.

Trail landscape for Sinister Night Runs — 54K

54K

The Sinister Night Runs offers a unique desert trail running experience under the cover of darkness at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. As the first race in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series, this event attracts runners seeking something different from the typical dawn start. The race utilizes a well-marked 9-kilometer loop system, allowing runners to choose from five different distances ranging from a manageable 6K to a challenging 54K ultra. What sets this race apart is its night format and accessible loop course design. Runners pass through the start/finish area after each lap, creating opportunities for crew support and strategic planning. The desert setting provides a distinctive backdrop, though the course description emphasizes runnable trails rather than technical terrain. With over a decade of race history dating back to 2013, the event has established itself as a reliable entry point for runners curious about night racing or looking to add variety to their racing calendar.