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Granite Mountain Grind

Name: Granite Mountain Grind
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Williamson

Williamson, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Granite Mountain Grind

Granite Mountain Grind is an inaugural trail race held in Prescott, Arizona. The event stages a 50K route through the Granite Mountains and nearby trail system, featuring rocky climbs, fast descents, technical singletrack, towering boulders and juniper-studded high desert scenery. The course emphasizes varied terrain and changes in elevation across natural singletrack and rock-strewn sections.

The race is fully supported and sanctioned with aid stations, course markings, and on-course safety teams. Every participant receives a finisher medal, and awards are presented to the top three finishers in both male and female categories. Entry is limited to 100 runners for the 2026 edition to manage field size and trail impact. Race materials including the Race Bible, course map and event swag information will be provided on the event website. The event location is listed as 5700 W Almosta Ranch Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305. Registration for the event closes on September 12, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Williamson

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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