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Whiskey Basin Trail Run

Prescott, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Whiskey Basin Trail Runs : Prescott, AZ

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs are scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Arizona. Races follow sections of the Prescott Circle Trail and finish at Watson Lake with views of the Granite Dells. Distances offered include:

  • 92K
  • 60K
  • 33K
  • Half-Marathon
  • 10K

Course, support and logistics

The 92K is a point-to-point loop of the full Prescott Circle Trail that circumnavigates the city; the 60K and 33K are point-to-point along trail sections. Courses include a mix of desert trails, pines and juniper, flat gravel paths, winding single track, rocky scrambles, and technical granite rock. The event uses visible course markings and advises runners to follow posted signs; there are multiple road crossings and gates that must be closed after passage.

Aid stations are provided throughout each course (ranges vary by distance) with water, ice, electrolyte drink, snacks and fruit; gels are not stocked and runners are asked to carry their own. This is a cupless event, so runners should have a reusable cup. Drop bags are allowed at specified locations for the 92K and a drop-bag area is available at start/finish for shorter distances. Pacers are permitted only for the 92K at the designated aid station. Camping is available at Watson Lake Park with 35 sites reserved for the weekend; a park entry fee is included in registration. Medical personnel are stationed at start/finish and can be dispatched to aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Prescott

Race information

Website Registration
91 km
91k
60 km
60k
33 km
33k
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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