San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Aravaipa Running – Sinister Night Runs
ARAVAIPA RUNNING – INSOMNIAC NIGHT RUNS
Aravaipa Running puts on a night running series called Insomniac Night Runs and the first-night event in the series was Sinister Night Runs. The venue for Sinister Night Runs was San Tan Mountain Regional Park.
Aravaipa Running has tons of ultra-running events throughout the state of Arizona and a few other states like Utah and Colorado. Aravaipa Running puts on a great well-organized event.
Experience the magic of night trail running in the Sonoran Desert at the Sinister Night Trail Runs held on a rolling and runnable 9-kilometer loop at San Tan Mountain Regional Park.
This is a perfect beginner night trail race with distances for all. Run past towering saguaro cactus under the night stars. This race is part of the 2022 Insomniac Night Trail Run Series with events all across the state of Arizona.
The run is all about “Carpe Noctem” to “seize the night”!
Course Summary
Sinister is part of our 2022 Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. With eight-night runs, come run all summer with us!
All races are held on a 9-kilometer loop of the San Tan, Hedgehog & Littleleaf Trails. The 27K runners will complete 3 loops, 18K is two loops, while the 54K ultra division will complete 6 loops, passing through the start/finish line after each lap!
The course features a mix of smooth runnable trails with just a few rollers and rocks for fun. The new 6 Km course will utilize Littleleaf, San Tan, and will cut back on Moonlight to the finish.
SAN TAN MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK
Consisting of over 10,000 acres, the southeast Valley park is a fine example of the lower Sonoran Desert. The park ranges in elevation from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet.
Goldmine Mountain is located in the northern area, with a spectacular San Tan Mountain escarpment in the southern portion of the park. The vegetation changes from creosote flats to dense saguaro forests. Various types of wildlife may be observed, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park also has a Visitor’s Center. Don’t forget to stop by the Visitor’s Center to pick up educational tidbits, purchase souvenir items, visit with park staff, and see the wildlife exhibits or tortoise habitat. Restroom facilities are available and additional amenities are slated for future development.
There is a fee to get inside the park so don’t forget to bring some cash. You frequent the park you can get an annual pass to get into all the Maricopa County Parks.
Maricopa County Park Fees
PARK FEE
There is a fee to get inside the park so don’t forget to bring some cash.
If you frequent the park you can get an annual pass to get into all the Maricopa County Parks.
ULTRA RUNNING GEAR CHECK LIST
Heading out for an ultra run takes some planning and the proper clothes, equipment, and nutrition.
There is nothing worse than finding out you forget something.
Having a checklist of your essential items is very helpful in setting yourself up for a successful when hitting the trail.
Below is a link to our essential ultra running gear checklist. For each ultra running adventure, we print out and check off the items before heading out the door.
