Whiskey Basin Trail Run

Event overview

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs take place in Prescott, Arizona, centered on Watson Lake Park and using sections of the Prescott Circle Trail around the city. The event offers multiple distances:

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

All distances finish at Watson Lake with the Granite Dells visible at the finish. Courses include a mix of single track, gravel paths, rocky scrambles, and exposed sections through pines, juniper, and desert terrain. The full ultra follows the Prescott Circle Trail around the city and is a point-to-point course for the longest distances.

Course and logistics

Aid stations are provided on all courses; spacing varies by distance (ranges shown from about 0.6 to 11 miles depending on the event). The races are operated as cupless events - runners must carry a reusable cup or obtain one on site. Drop bag policies differ by distance: the longest event allows drop bags at specified aid stations (bags must be at the start and labeled), while shorter distances have drop-bag areas at the start/finish. Crews and pacers rules vary by distance - pacers are allowed only on the longest event and are limited to one pacer on foot per runner. Time limits are set for each distance. Parking and camping options are available at Watson Lake Park; a limited number of camping sites are reserved for the race weekend. Medical personnel are stationed at start/finish and can be dispatched to aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.