Whiskey Basin Trail Run

Whiskey Basin Trail Runs : April 18, 2026

The Whiskey Basin Trail Runs take place in Prescott, Arizona, centered at Watson Lake Park and using the Prescott Circle Trail. The event offers multiple race distances that traverse trails around the city and finish at Watson Lake with the Granite Dells rock formation as the finish-line backdrop. The route includes a mix of flat gravel paths, rocky scrambles, and winding single track through pines, juniper, and granite formations.

Distances

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

Course and logistics

Aid stations are provided on all courses, spaced roughly between 0.6 and 11 miles depending on the distance; stations offer water, ice, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel 2O), snacks, and fruit. The race is cupless; runners should bring a reusable cup and at least one bottle. Gels are not stocked at aid stations. Drop bags and crew access are allowed at designated locations for the 92K; pacers are permitted only for the 92K with limits (one pacer per runner, on foot only). The course is marked with orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots, colored laminated signs, and blue-and-white checkerboard flagging for wrong-way trails. Camping at Watson Lake Park is available with 35 sites reserved for the weekend at a stated fee. Medical personnel will be stationed at start/finish with on-course support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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