Sinister Night Runs

Trail Running covering 6 km to 54.4 km with up to 800 m D+ in Queen Creek (Arizona, United States)

Location

Queen Creek, Arizona, United StatesShow on map(33.2581° N, 111.6382° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2014

Elevation gainUp to +800 m

Sinister Night Runs is an endurance sporting event in Queen Creek, Arizona, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2014, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Night Run, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 54K (54.4 km, +800 m D+), 27 K (27 km, +450 m D+), 18 K (18 km, +300 m D+), 9 K (9 km, +140 m D+), and 6 K (6 km, +110 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aravaiparunning.com).

Official website

Sinister Night Runs in Queen Creek (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Table mountain light painting" · Photo: **Jonathan Beech** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Night Run Nature & Off-Road Mountain Forest

Races & distances (5)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
54K	Trail Running	54.4 km	+800 m	620 m - 956 m	Loop course	Route & profile
27 K	Trail Running	27 km	+450 m	623 m - 812 m	Loop course	Route & profile
18 K	Trail Running	18 km	+300 m	626 m - 752 m	Loop course	Route & profile
9 K	Trail Running	9 km	+140 m	629 m - 688 m	Loop course	Route & profile
6 K	Trail Running	6 km	+110 m	632 m - 678 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

54.4 km

Elevation gain

+800 m D+

Elevation loss

-800 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 956 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.9 % / 5.2 %

Course format

Loop course

54.4 km+800 m D+Peak 956 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 956 m above sea level (+800 m D+, -800 m D-)

Peak: 956 m·at 27.8 km·Ø 2.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sinister Night Runs take place?

Sinister Night Runs takes place in Queen Creek, Arizona, US (start area at coordinates 33.2581° N, 111.6382° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Sinister Night Runs?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 54K (54.4 km, +800 m D+), 27 K (27 km, +450 m D+), 18 K (18 km, +300 m D+), 9 K (9 km, +140 m D+), and 6 K (6 km, +110 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sinister Night Runs?

The main competition (54K over 54.4 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +800 m of elevation gain and -800 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 956 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Sinister Night Runs?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (aravaiparunning.com).