Ultra Running Hub Queen Creek, AZ, United States · Saturday, January 9, 2027
San Tan Scramble 50K
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 434 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 56 | John Raneri · 03:40:09 | Taylor Kaser · 05:13:35 |
| 2025 | 50km | 42 | Jordan Bramblett · 03:30:49 | Sydney Park · 04:55:16 |
| 2024 | 50km | 78 | Matthew Hamilton · 04:25:10 | Allison Baca · 04:13:42 |
| 2023 | 50km | 49 | Seth Rutt · 04:25:27 | Selena Langer · 04:54:13 |
| 2022 | 50km | 62 | Adam Dalton · 04:02:40 | Corinne Shalvoy · 04:30:09 |
| 2021 | 50km | 65 | Derek Delancey · 04:22:05 | Vivian Carrasco · 04:32:06 |
| 2020 | 50km | 67 | Charlie Ware · 03:42:25 | Michelle Hawk · 05:12:49 |
| 2019 | 50km | 71 | Cody Reed · 03:48:14 | Tessa Chesser · 04:47:58 |
| 2018 | 50km | 60 | Aaron Newell · 04:19:34 | Brianna Grigsby · 05:09:13 |
| 2017 | 50km | 41 | Jay Jump · 04:11:52 | Alexis Eldridge · 05:32:03 |
The field grew 33% between 2025 (42) and 2026 (56). 30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The San Tan Scramble 50K is a trail race held in Queen Creek, AZ, with its next edition on January 9, 2027. This 50-kilometer event has been organised by Aravaipa Running since 2017, with 10 editions run up to 2026.
With 56 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 62% of its 2719 peer 50k races. The course is set within San Tan Mountain Regional Park, where runners complete 3 loops of the San Tan trail, augmented by an out-and-back section to the Goldmine Trailhead.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.