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Sierra Prieta 50k

Name: Sierra Prieta 50k
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Prescott

Prescott, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Sierra Prieta 50K - Prescott, AZ

The Sierra Prieta 50K is a trail race held on August 15, 2026, near Prescott, Arizona, with the White Rock Trailhead as a referenced location. The course is listed as 50K (31.5 miles) and includes approximately 5,500 feet of accumulated climb. The route runs through the Sierra Prieta mountain area and highlights three prominent sections: Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Wolverton.

Aid support is provided at three locations on course, at miles 6.5, 15 and 23. The event enforces a 3 MPH cutoff. The race is presented by The Hike Shack and Saddles 100. Registration for the event closes on Thursday, August 13 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.

The description focuses on observable course facts such as distance, elevation change, named route sections and aid station placement. No start or finish times are listed here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Prescott

Race information

Website Registration

32 mi

Sierra Prieta 50k

50 km

50k

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

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