Whiskey Basin Trail Run

Prescott, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Whiskey Basin Trail Runs takes place in Prescott, Arizona, around the Prescott Circle Trail, with Watson Lake Park as the start and finish. Distances are 92K (about 57 miles), 60K, 33K, Half-Marathon, and 10K. The 92K traces the full circle around the city on desert trails, pines and Granite Dell terrain, finishing at Watson Lake beside the Granite Dell rock formation.

The 60K and 33K run point-to-point along Prescott Circle Trail segments; the 10K and Half-Marathon mix flat gravel, rocky scrambles and winding single-track around Watson Lake and Granite Dell. Camping is available at Watson Lake Park. It’s cupless, with aid stations, drop bags, chip timing, live tracking, and volunteer opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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