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Queen Creek, AZ

Sinister Night Rides

Fri, Apr 23, 2027

Night laps of a rolling 7.3 mile desert loop past towering saguaros in San Tan Mountain Regional Park.

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Registration opens Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AM MST
300 of 300 spots left
6 Hour Duo+$10 in 54 days (Goes up to $120.00 on Dec 15)$110.00 + fee$117.49
6 Hour Solo+$5 in 54 days (Goes up to $85.00 on Dec 15)$80.00 + fee$85.72
3 Hour Solo+$5 in 54 days (Goes up to $70.00 on Dec 15)$65.00 + fee$69.84
7.3 Mile Solo+$5 in 54 days (Goes up to $55.00 on Dec 15)$50.00 + fee$53.95
Juniors Loop (ages 8-14)+$5 in 144 days (Goes up to $30.00 on Mar 15, 2027)$25.00 + fee$27.48

Where & when

Venue
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W Phillips Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Directions WebsiteWhere to stay ↓
Start times
Fri, Apr 23, 2027
6 Hour Duo
Cutoff6 hr
7:00 PMFri
6 Hour Solo
Cutoff6 hr
7:00 PMFri
3 Hour Solo
Cutoff3 hr
7:20 PMFri
7.3 Mile Solo
7:15 PMFri
Juniors Loop (ages 8-14)
7:30 PMFri
Race-day weatherTypically 86° / 55°
Right now73°, clear · wind SW 8 mph

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Photos: Let's Wander Photography

About this event

Experience the magic of night trail riding in the Sonoran Desert at the Sinister Night Rides in San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Ride a rolling 7.3 mile loop under the stars, past towering saguaros. It is perfect for night race beginners, with challenges for every level, and it kicks off the Insomniac Night Trail Ride Series.

Every category rides the same loop of the Littleleaf and San Tan Trails: wide, rolling desert terrain, narrower rocky singletrack and a short sandy wash. Ride as many laps as you can in 6 hours solo or as a duo, or in 3 hours, race a single lap, or bring the kids for the juniors loop. The main aid tent sits on course at the start/finish village, so you pass it every lap.

Carpe Noctem: seize the night.

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Organized byAravaipa RidesA division ofAravaipa RunningAll races →
ASRace DirectorAaron SchmidtContact →