Whiskey Basin Trail Run

Whiskey Basin Trail Runs, Prescott, AZ

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs take place on April 17, 2027, at Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona. Multiple point-to-point and out-and-back courses use sections of the Prescott Circle Trail and finish at Watson Lake with views of the Granite Dell rock formations. Distances may vary slightly year to year due to trail updates.

• 92K full Prescott Circle Trail, point-to-point, finishes at Watson Lake
• 60K point-to-point along sections of the Prescott Circle Trail
• 33K point-to-point along sections of the Prescott Circle Trail
• Half-Marathon single track and granite sections around Watson Lake
• 10K single track and technical granite

The courses travel a mix of gravel paths, rocky scrambles, granite rock, and winding single track through desert and pine and juniper vegetation. Aid stations are spaced along the courses and offer water, ice, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel 2O), sweet and salty snacks, and fruit; gels are not stocked. This is a cupless event so runners should plan to carry a reusable cup and at least one bottle of water. Drop bags are permitted at specified locations for the 92K.

Crew and pacer rules vary by distance: pacers are allowed only for the 92K under specified conditions, and crews are permitted at certain aid stations and at the start and finish. Camping options are available at Watson Lake Park and nearby campgrounds with limited sites and facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.