Whiskey Basin Trail Run

Whiskey Basin Trail Runs

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs take place in Prescott, Arizona on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event uses sections of the Prescott Circle Trail and finishes at Watson Lake Park with views of the Granite Dells and surrounding rock formations.

Multiple distances are offered:

• 92K : point-to-point covering the full Prescott Circle Trail, starts and finishes at Watson Lake Park
• 60K : point-to-point along sections of the Prescott Circle Trail
• 33K : point-to-point along sections of the Prescott Circle Trail
• Half-Marathon : out-and-back using Peavine Trail and Storm Trails
• 10K : single-track route through Granite Dells and Peavine Trail

Courses include flat gravel paths, technical granite rock, rocky scrambles, and winding single track through pines, juniper, and desert terrain. Aid stations are placed along each course; spacing varies by distance and examples in the event information range roughly 0.6 to 11 miles. Aid stations provide water, ice, electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, and fruit; gels are not stocked. The event is conducted as a cupless race so participants should bring a reusable cup or obtain one on site.

Logistics noted in the event information include crew and pacer rules (pacers allowed only for the 92K starting at Goldwater Lake), drop bag locations for the 92K, course marking with ribbons and signs, and on-site medical support managed by a designated medical team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.