PATR Chatter May 2025

Announcements

We’re mid Cocodona, and PATR is bringing it!

PATR Events

Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.
May 08
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run. All paces welcome!

May 13
Tuesday Group Run -Glassford Hill Summit

We are going to check-out sunset from the top of Glassford! No drop group run! We stop at every trail intersection and everyone catches up before running again. Bring water and a friend :) Location: 34.595857163495694, -112.3757835785754

PATR Chatter April 2025

Announcements

I made some changes to the newsletter, hopefully for the better.

  • There’s an announcements section sometimes, I’ll try to put when great new events come onto the calendar, etc
  • Only 60 days of events are listed
  • PATR events are listed first, then other events of interest, rather than mixed together

PATR Events

Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.
Apr 08
Tuesday Group Run-Willow Lake---Jim leading!

PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION. For this week we will run the side trails around Willow Lake. There are a lot of side trails through that most people never run. Jim mapped out about 5.2 miles from the dog park. It is through some trees and very close to the lake. We will cover 3 sides of Willow Lake on mostly flat trails. This is a no-drop group run and we will stop at every intersection and allow everyone to catch up before we continue running - all paces welcome :) We will meet at the trailhead by the dog park off of Willow Creek Rd. Parking location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gzgqpmZEDwNHbpMQ7 (will copy in comments to make it easier to copy/paste) Jim is leading! (Thank you Jim!)

PATR Chatter March 2025

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
March 2025

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Mar

Tue
Mar 04
Quartz Mtn

We will meet at the dirt road that leads up to Quartz Mtn off of White Spar. This is a no-drop group run (we stop at every intersection and allow everyone to catch up before continuing). Expect 5ish miles. We will follow the dirt road up to the trail and jump on the trail up to the mountain and back down. Amazing views of Prescott from the top!

Coordinates for parking (anywhere along the dirt road): 34.5125618, -112.4773689 (will also post in the comments to make it easier for copy/paste into map apps!)

Bring a light :)

PATR Chatter February 2025

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
February 2025

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Feb

Tue
Feb 04
Tuesday Group Run- Thumb Butte Loop- Cindy leading!


Thumb Butte loop (326, 392, 367): 4.7 miles, 784 ft of elevation gain. Meet at the Thumb Butte Parking lot (paid parking or national parks pass). This is a no-drop group run, and we will stop at each intersection to allow everyone to catch up (physically and socially, LOL) before continuing the run.

Thumb Butte Trail 326, 392, and 367 on AllTrails

[https://maps.app.goo.gl/au5cdA9c6hYKsccSA?g_st=ic
](https://maps.app.goo.gl/au5cdA9c6hYKsccSA?g_st=ic
)
Bring a light!

PATR Chatter January 2025

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
January 2025

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Jan

Thu
Jan 02
Thursday Social Run

It's possible nobody will show up, but there is a pretty solid group of non-facebook users attending.

Meet in front of La Planchada at 5:30, run/walk with a group, or at your own pace. Join back for food and drink! Most run along the creek trail to Granite Creek Park and do 1-4 laps and return.

PATR Chatter December 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
December 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Dec

Tue
Dec 03
Tuesday Group Run -Valley of Lights! ***Jason leading!***

For this Tuesday group run we will run through the Valley of Lights and then onto the Fain Trails! Expect around 4 miles. This is a no-drop group run (we will stop at every intersection and wait for everyone to catch up).

We will park and meet at the bowling alley up above the Valley of Lights:
6301 E Second St
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Bring a light for when we hit the trails :)

PATR Chatter November 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
November 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Nov

Tue
Nov 05
Tuesday Group Run- Williamson Valley ***Jason leading!***

We will meet at the Williamson Valley trailhead at 5:30pm. This run will be different than the last time we met at this location - we will do an out and back toward Baby Granite Mtn.

Address coordinates: 34.65852781205743, -112.51878020370388

No-drop group run of approximately 4-6 miles. No-drop means we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone (no friends left behind!).

Bring a light!!


PATR Chatter October 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
October 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Oct

Tue
Oct 08
Tuesday Group Run- White Spar

PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.

We will meet at the White Spar Parking lot (link here [https://goo.gl/maps/nX4JGH75u4T7R15g7](https://goo.gl/maps/nX4JGH75u4T7R15g7)) at 5:30 PM. Expect 4-6 miles. No drop run (we stop for everyone at every intersection).

Be careful, this is NOT the usual white ROCK parking lot, this is white SPAR.

Bring water!!!



PATR Chatter September 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
September 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Sep

Tue
Sep 03
Tuesday Group Run- Green Gulch

We will meet at the Green Gulch Trailhead in Dewey at 5:30pm.

Address: 9045 Newtown Ave, Dewey, AZ 86327

34.531585151792555, -112.31007347301593

No-drop group run of approximately 5 miles. No-drop means we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone (no pressure for speed!).

Bring water and a friend!!






PATR Chatter August 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
August 2024

Just wanted to remind everybody that there's a great local group that does a lot of maintenance on the trails we love, consider supporting or joining Yavapai Trails Association

Aug

Thu
Aug 01
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Meet at LaPlanchada 217 W Gurley. Walk or run 2-4 miles to Granite Park and back. Hang around afterwards to socialize.

PATR Chatter July 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
July 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Jul

Tue
Jul 02
Tuesday Group Run- Little Granite Mtn- Sean leading!

Will meet at Little Granite Mtn trailhead (TR 37) for an out and back run. Sean is leading!

PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.
We will meet at the Little Granite Mtn trailhead along Iron Springs Rd. 34.58891, -112.57393 at 5:30pm. Expect 4-6 miles. No drop run (we stop for everyone at every intersection).

Bring water!

Directions: To Iron Springs Trailhead from downtown Prescott:
Take Montezuma Street north (becomes Whipple St) to its intersection with Willow Creek Road (about 1.5 miles). Continue west on Iron Springs Road, approx. 3 miles PAST the turn off for Spence Springs Trailhead, then turn right into the trailhead for Little Granite Mtn.

TRAVEL TIME: Approx. 20 minutes from downtown Prescott

[https://maps.app.goo.gl/hXpkAhc8GZP7rCHa7
](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hXpkAhc8GZP7rCHa7
)

PATR Chatter June 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
June 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Jun

Sat
Jun 01
SATR PATR - White Rock Parking Lot off of Thumb Butte Road

8-10 beautiful miles! Not too fast, not too slow, just right!
Dana will be running 20-24 (that's where the "not too fast" part comes into play) and would love company! Hope to see you there!

PATR Chatter May 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
May 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

May

Mon
May 06
Cocodona

Cocodona250 - May 6-11, 2024

🏜️ The original epic of the Cocodona name starts at Rock Springs Cafe in Black Canyon City and traverses a continuous 250 mile point-to-point route, ending in Flagstaff, Arizona. Arguably the most diverse 200+miler on the map. Be prepared for a life changing epic adventure.

⛰️ Sedona Canyons 125 - May 8-11, 2024

This 125-mile point-to-point adventure runs the back half of the full Cocodona course. You’ll start in Jerome, run through Sedona, and finish in Flagstaff, alongside runners competing in the 250-miler. Get the best sections of the full course with half the pain.

🌲 Elden Crest 38 - May 10-11, 2024

The last 38 miles of the full Cocodona course is a Tour-de-Flagstaff. Start at Fort Tuthill, run through beautiful Walnut Canyon, up-n-over Mt Elden, and finish in downtown Flagstaff.

PATR Chatter April 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
April 2024

Big News!!! Thursday social runs are back! See you there!
please note: today's run was moved
Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Apr

Tue
Apr 02
Location changed*** Tuesday Group Run -Constellation Trail++

We are planning to do the Constellation Trail and then a second loop to make it around 5 mi total.

This is a no drop group run and we will stop at every intersection for everyone to catch up. No trail runner left behind! (usually - hasn't happened yet but there's a first for everything I suppose)

Weather is unpredictable - dress for anything! -mud, snow, sun, water crossings LOL

Bring a headlamp and water :)

Parking off Hwy 89, across from Phippen Museum in the paved trailhead parking area.

[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/constellation-loop
](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/constellation-loop
)
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wkz2aGxiFV9rYayQA
](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wkz2aGxiFV9rYayQA
)

PATR Chatter March 2024

PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
March 2024

Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!

Mar

Tue
Mar 05
Tuesday Group Run- White Spar

PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.

We will meet at the White Spar Parking lot (link here [https://goo.gl/maps/nX4JGH75u4T7R15g7](https://goo.gl/maps/nX4JGH75u4T7R15g7)) at 5:30 PM. Expect 4-6 miles. No drop run (we stop for everyone at every intersection).

Be careful, this is NOT the usual white ROCK parking lot, this is white SPAR.

Bring a headlamp!



PATR Chatter February 2024


PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
February 2024
Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!
  • 2024-02-03T09:00:00Z - COCODONA FatAss #1

    Meet at Deer Pass TH right off Hwy 89 (Aid Station #13 of the course) ... we'll run to Sedona Aid Station (~15 miles) ... Parker will provide aid at the road crossing near the high school (a water stop on the course) ... this is also an easy join-up spot if you're not up for the entire distance. If you need more miles, you can continue on to the great Sedona trails in the area (you can get in anot

    PATR Chatter January 2024


    PATR Chatter


    The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
    January 2024
    Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!
    • 2024-01-02T17:30:00Z - Tuesday Group Run- Willow Lake-Brandon leading!

      PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.

      We will meet at the Dog Park parking lot (link here [https://goo.gl/maps/ZCLmd4fQPGkyXCHP7](https://goo.gl/maps/ZCLmd4fQPGkyXCHP7)) at 5:30pm. Plan for 5 miles(ish).

      No drop run (we stop for everyone at every intersection).

      Bring a headlamp!

      PATR Chatter December 2023


      PATR Chatter


      The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
      December 2023
      Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!
      • 2023-12-02 08:00 - Trail 264 Extention

        Join the Yavapai Trails Association on Saturday December 2nd at 8:00 am to work on the Trail 264 extension project from Copper Basin Rd Dispersed Site #6.

        Plan for the day: After a safety discussion at 8:00 AM, we’ll hike out and get started building trail. We’ll have our break at 10:00, and then be back at the vehicles by 12:00.

        Directions to Copper

        PATR Chatter November 2023


        PATR Chatter


        The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
        November 2023
        Hope you find the newsletter useful, apologies for any beer related events that I've accidentally included!
        • 2023-11-13 07:30 - Brownlow Mondays

          * moving to 7:30!
          Start the week off right 😊We’ll do the 10k loop; any pace or ability welcome, including hikers! Great training for December’s Santa Run 👊🏼 🎅🏼

          Bigfoot 200

          The trials and tribulations of crewing and pacing “our runner” at the Bigfoot 200 (Noel)

          Our Bigfoot team consisted of “our runner” James Nalley, our tracker Parker Northrup, pacer Jessica Wilkes, crew/pacer Noel Kingston, crew/pacer Carol Northrup, and Carol’s blue Toyota Tacoma Dory. This would be James’s first 200-mile race as a runner and we were all committed to helping him successfully complete the race. However, this report is not about him – it is from the perspective of his crew and pacers. So as to not to give James too many accolades (his ego is too big already), we will furthermore refer to him as “our runner”. The crews and pacers rarely refer to any of the runners by name anyways and simply make comments or ask questions like, “how is your runner doing”, “when do you expect your runner to arrive”, or “your runner is crushing it”! This report is the product of the vague recollections of Carol Northrup and Noel Kingston and we apologize for any fatigue induced embellishments that are shared with you in our recollection of the adventure.

          Cocodona 250

          Cocodona 250 Race Report

          Everyone has their own “why” when tackling such a massive endeavor. Why run/walk/hike/cry/hurt across 250 miles of Arizona?

          I can’t remember where I heard it, but it stuck with me; to see what happens.

          If you want the short version, here’s what happened; I realized at a new, deep and profound level I am known and loved. By God, through a whole host of wonderful people.

          Antelope Canyon 50 Mile Ultra: it's a little personal

          it’s a little personal but I process as I write and journaling about these races helps me collect my thoughts and brings closure

          Picture a group floating down the Salt River on a beautiful August day, enjoying the chill day, sun, and water and someone says “so there’s this race thru Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, prettiest ultra in the country, they open up areas that are off limits to tourists just for this race, it sells out super fast, Jasmine you just ran 27 miles on Spruce Mtn you’re totally ready for an ultra, you guys should do it!”

          Black Canyon Ultras: 38 miles to match my birthday years

          The race started off COLD 🥶 we were all huddling around the outdoor heaters that really didn’t help because of the cutting wind. I saw Joe Weightman for two seconds and then as soon as the race started he was gone and I never saw him again (felt just like a normal PATR run with this fast ones just…gone). He finished his first ultra today!!

          One of the buses with runners was late so they delayed the start by 15 minutes… longest 15 min of my life given the freezing cold… sunrise

          Black Canyon 100K: A Change in Perspective...

          I’m going to try to keep this shorter than my typical race reports, since my reports tend to turn into ultras themselves!

          This was probably my favorite race I’ve ever done, for a number of reasons. For one, I just love the Black Canyon Trail, and to be able to run the majority of it in one chunk is something that has appealed to me for a long time. I’ve had my eye on this race for a number of years now… in 2020, I didn’t feel like I was quite ready for it. In 2021, I was signed up for the 100k, but had to withdraw due to my ankle injury. So, honestly, I was grateful to even be able to toe the starting line this year. Coming off Javelina Jundred in October, I was probably in the best shape I’ve ever been. I took a week or so off, but then got right back at it with this race and a few others in mind. My plan was to stay at a consistent 50 miles per week leading up to this race, and I had a great month of November with a couple of good runs in the Canyon thrown in there.
          selfie

          Black Canyon Ultras: behind the scenes

          For those that do not know it, I have another life as an event crew member with Aravaipa Running and this last weekend I helped host the Black Canyon Ultras 100K on Saturday and 60K on Sunday.

          I camp at Bumblebee Ranch and then work together with a large Aravaipa team to put on the race. There were approximately 1000 runners, their crew, pacers and family counting on our team to show them an amazing weekend.

          Man Against Horse 2021

          Man Against Horse
          2021-10-09
          25 miles

          I changed my morning plans several times, finally planning on getting there 30 minutes before the start, but I didn’t really give myself enough time to get ready and ended up pulling into the ranch with less than 15 minutes until the start. I didn’t know what to expect as far as parking, so I was pretty worried. There was almost no organization to the parking so, somehow, I ended up about 20 feet from the starting line! I had somebody take a picture of me under the finish banner and headed to the starting area, as I approached, I heard a familiar, “Andrew!” There was a pack of PATRs ready to race, I had no idea Noel would be there, I was expecting Rene. I met Michael and some others for the first time (sorry, not good with names). And after the obligatory selfies, we were off. starting line