Arizona · 50K · 26K · 17K
San Tan Scramble
San Tan Scramble is a 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K and 5K event held in Queen Creek, Arizona. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027. About 78 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Queen Creek, AZ
- Field size
- ~78 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Distances
- 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 78 runners
- Course
- 3876 ft gain
- Registration
- aravaiparunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $145 (from aravaiparunning.com, checked October 17, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM MST
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Road surface; 3876 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 26K
- Loop course; Road surface; 1814 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 17K
- Loop course; Road surface; 1292 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 9K
- Loop course; Road surface; 530 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; 238 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Road surface; 3700 ft gain, 3700 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the San Tan Scramble
San Tan Scramble in Queen Creek, AZ.
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San Tan Scramble: common questions
- When is the San Tan Scramble?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
- Where is the San Tan Scramble held?
- In Queen Creek, Arizona.
- What distances does the San Tan Scramble offer?
- 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K, 5K and Kids Run.
- How many people run the San Tan Scramble?
- About 78 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the San Tan Scramble?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at aravaiparunning.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the San Tan Scramble?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $145 (from aravaiparunning.com, checked October 17, 2026).
- What time does the San Tan Scramble start?
- 7:00 AM MST.
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