Sierra Prieta 50k

AUG

15

2026

A 50K trail race in Prescott, Arizona that starts and finishes at Thumb Butte Trailhead. The 31.7-mile course gains about 4,500 feet and passes Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and Sierra Prieta Overlook with aid stations on course.

Sat 15 Aug 2026

Prescott, Arizona

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Sierra Prieta 50K - Prescott, AZ

Sierra Prieta is a 50K trail race held in Prescott, Arizona, with the start and finish at the Thumb Butte Trailhead. The course is listed as 31.7 miles with approximately 4,500 feet of climbing.

The route travels through three prominent sections of the Sierra Prieta mountains: Thumb Butte, Quartz Mountain and the Sierra Prieta Overlook. Three aid stations are placed on course at mile 7.9, mile 14.9 and mile 23.8. A pace cutoff is specified at 2.64 MPH, which equals about 22.43 minutes per mile.

A runner's guide is available for additional event details. The event is presented by The Hike Shack and OpenFuel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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