Whiskey Basin Trail Run
Prescott, United States • 18 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona. Races use sections of the Prescott Circle Trail and finish at Watson Lake with views of the Granite Dells rock formations. Distances offered include:
- 92K
- 60K
- 33K
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
Each race runs on a mix of terrain including flat gravel paths, single track, granite rock sections, and rocky scrambles. Several distances are point-to-point along the Prescott Circle Trail.
Course and logistics
Aid stations are provided on all courses and are spaced by distance (examples: every 4-11 miles on the longest course; every 1.6-4.6 miles for the half and 10K). This is a cupless event; runners must bring a reusable cup or purchase one on site. Drop bags are allowed at specified locations for the longest distance. Crews are allowed at start and finish for most distances. Pacers are allowed only for the longest distance, with one pacer per runner, on foot, and subject to specific meeting points and rules.
The longest distance has a published time limit of 17 hours. Parking is at Watson Lake Park; a park entry fee is handled with registration. Camping is available at Watson Lake Park with 35 sites reserved for the weekend at a stated weekend fee. Awards go to the top three men and women in each distance; all finishers receive a finisher award and there are no age-group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.