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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
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Wed
Jul 03
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Jul 04
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Tue
Jul 09
Tuesday Group Run -Yeager Loop - Jason leading!

No drop group run - we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone to catch up before running again.

This loop is a bit of a drive but its one of the best in the area! From rocks and desert to pines and forest -this loop has it all! The first two miles involve a lot of elevation gain (expect 1000 ft) followed by two miles of rolling hills and 2 miles of downhill with an epic view! If you survive the first two miles you will agree its all worth it by the end :)

Bring water!! That hill is full sun.

Directions: Drive up Hwy 89 headed away from PV toward Jerome -look for the trailhead off to the right on the side of the road - before you get to the curvy part.

34.683710184733656, -112.17496781500802

Wed
Jul 10
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Jul 11
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Tue
Jul 16
Tuesday Group Run- UPPER Spence Basin - Jason leading

Will meet at UPPER Spence Springs parking lot:

PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.
We will meet at the Upper Parking lot along Iron Springs, where Javelina Trail #332 meets Iron Springs (trailhead). 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 for another 4.5 miles, then turn left into the trailhead. There is parking for approximately 30 vehicles. Trailers are not allowed at the trailhead for highway safety concerns.

TRAVEL TIME: 20 minutes from downtown Prescott

[https://maps.app.goo.gl/dtmvdowaEGMcpxEk8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dtmvdowaEGMcpxEk8)

Wed
Jul 17
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Jul 18
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Tue
Jul 23
Tuesday Group Run- White Rock

We will meet at White Rock Parking lot (link here [https://goo.gl/maps/YN2uMvQnyQWTM9JK7](https://goo.gl/maps/YN2uMvQnyQWTM9JK7)) at 5:30pm.

No-drop group run of approximately 5 miles. No-drop means we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone.

Bring water!



Wed
Jul 24
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Jul 25
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Tue
Jul 30
Tuesday Group Run - Granite Mtn -Jason leading!

We will meet at the Metate trailhead and head up the mountain for an out and back. Those who want to go all the way to the top can, those who want to stop at the saddle can - choose the distance that is right for you <3

Bring water - it's hot!!!

This is a no-drop group run, we will stop at each intersection so everyone can catch up and then run again.

We host this run in the summer when it light late enough for a longer run in the evening and the parking lot is open late!

Trailhead location: 34.616309604952896, -112.55129524602948

Wed
Jul 31
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Aug

Thu
Aug 01
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Tue
Aug 06
Tuesday Group Run - Woodchute (up on Mingus!) - Jason leading!

We will meet at the Woodchute Trailhead up on Mingus Mtn. Out and back with variable distances possible.

Parking location: 34.71557, -112.16019

***Plan for extra driving time for this one!***

Take a break from the heat and come run in the pines with epic views! This is a no-drop group run (we stop at every intersection so everyone can catch up before running again). Anticipate 7 miles for the full trail -but as this is an out and back any distance is welcome if you want to turn back earlier and do a shorter distance :)

Bring water!

Wed
Aug 07
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Aug 08
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Tue
Aug 13
Tuesday Group Run- White Rock

We will meet at White Rock Parking lot (link here [https://goo.gl/maps/YN2uMvQnyQWTM9JK7](https://goo.gl/maps/YN2uMvQnyQWTM9JK7)) at 5:30pm.

No-drop group run of approximately 5 miles. No-drop means we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone.

Bring water!!






Wed
Aug 14
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Aug 15
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Tue
Aug 20
Tuesday Group Run- White Spar - Jason leading!

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!!!



Wed
Aug 21
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Aug 22
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Sat
Aug 24
Jackrabbit Jubilee

Hoppiness abounds at the Jackrabbit Jubilee!

The 12 & 6 Hour fixed-time night race kicks off this August on the 500 meter USATF certified course (road) at Nardini Manor. The course is a flat crushed gravel loop that winds its way around the grounds. Run, hop, skip, laugh and spend the night with us at Nardini Manor--fun for everybunny!

Wed
Aug 28
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Aug 29
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Sep

Sun
Sep 01
Jerome Hill Climb

4.5 mile hill climb

Wed
Sep 04
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Sep 05
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Sat
Sep 07
Mogollon Monster 100

It’s out there…will YOU be the one to find it this September 7th?

Challenge yourself at one of the toughest and most beautiful races you’ll ever toe the line at.

Join us this fall at the 2024 edition of the Mogollon Monster!

Choose from the point to point 100 mile or get a hefty dose of the Monster in the 42k “Monster Marathon”. No matter which distance you choose, you are sure to appreciate breathtaking climbs up the Rim, exhilarating descents down, spectacular views in between, and possible monster sightings at each turn.

The 42 Km course takes place on Sunday starting at the Pine Trailhead and heads out on the historic Highline Trail to its first rim climb, the Donahue Trail, where runners will join courses with the 100 milers who start 24 hours and 85 miles earlier. The drop off the rim and right back up via West Webber and Turkey Springs will test runners but be sure to soak up the views along the Mogollon Rim. Finishing with a massive vista off the Pine Canyon Trail and miles of gorgeous trail all the way back to the town of Pine where runners will cross under the finish line at the town community center.

This is mountain running at its finest, and you’ll relish every minute of it.

Join us in Pine this September 7-8 for the Mogollon Monster!

Wed
Sep 11
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Sep 12
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Wed
Sep 18
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Sep 19
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Sat
Sep 21
Jangover Night Runs

This is one Jangover you won’t want a cure for...

Yes! It’s Jangover Night Runs and it’s happening on September 21st!

What started as an informal training run for the Javelina Jundred has evolved into one of our flagship races in the Insomniac Night Trail Run Series. Come experience the beauty of desert trail running at night under a blanket of stars! The Javelina Jangover Night Runs is the 6th and final race in the Summer Insomniac Night Trail Run Series.

Take to the trails all night to complete 7 kilometers, 15 kilometers, 25 kilometers,50 kilometers, or 75 kilometers of trails...there’s a Jangover for every level and age of runner!

Join us for Jangover, or snag a series pass and save big on registration.
The choice is yours!

We “jope” to see you this September at Jangover Night Runs at McDowell Mountain Regional Park!

Wed
Sep 25
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Sep 26
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Sat
Sep 28
Flagstaff Sky Peaks 🍂 ⛰️

Experience fall vibes and mountain running at their finest at the 2024 edition of Flagstaff Sky Peaks this September 28th.

Join us in beautiful Flagstaff at a new for 2024 race staging area at the Fort Valley Trailhead!
This exciting move will freshen up the courses, granting access to even more amazing trails!
“Ring The Peaks” in the 50 miler, or take on the 50k, 26k or 10k utilizing the iconic Arizona Trail, the beautiful Schultz Creek, Weatherford and Fort Valley Trails, and of course, the leaf-peepers delight; the Aspen Loop.

Enjoy the crisp mountain air, epic trails and colorful fall, Northern Arizona foliage with us this September!


Oct

Wed
Oct 02
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Oct 03
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Wed
Oct 09
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Oct 10
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Wed
Oct 16
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Oct 17
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Wed
Oct 23
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Thu
Oct 24
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Thu
Oct 24
Thursday Night Social Run/Walk

Please join us for our Thursday night social run/walk! Meet on the patio at La Planchada, 217 W Gurley at 5:30. We'll run or walk on the path along Granite Creek to the Park, do a couple laps in the Park, then return (or do your own route). Stay after for food and/or drinks if you like.

Sat
Oct 26
The Javelina Jundred

It’s the original costumed ultra trail run party in the desert…

It’s the world famous, Javelina Jundred presented by Hoka!

The race is held on a 20 mile rolling single track trail course comprised mostly of the Pemberton Trail in beautiful McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Runners will take on 100 miles, 100k or a nighttime 31k dubbed “Jackass Night Trail” on a looped course in the gorgeous Sonoran Desert.

Come dressed in your best and be ready to party at the one and only, Javelina Jundred!

Wed
Oct 30
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Nov

Wed
Nov 06
Vert Club

Meet in the Thumb Butte parking lot (free on Wednesdays) at either 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM and make as many trips up the trail as you like.

Dec

Sat
Dec 28
Across The Years

🎉 Across the Years is back for the 2024-25 edition and we are excited to welcome runners to Camelback Ranch this December! Join us for this fixed-time 6-day running event as we run into the New year with a community of familiar faces and welcomed new friends.

Runners can choose from a menu of events that include both fixed-time and fixed-distance. Ring in the New Year and set a goal, break a record, earn a buckle or simply make new friends as we travel together Across the Years! Celebrate with us December 28, 2024 - January 3, 2025.

Mar

Sat
Mar 22
Crown King Scramble 50k

After all, it’s only “one climb”! 😉

Join us on March 22nd for the 33rd running of the Crown King Scramble 50k!

From 'spines to pines' start lakeside on the serene shores of Lake Pleasant and run through the heart of the Sonoran Desert to climb to the cool pines of the Bradshaw Mountains.

Stay and celebrate your victory after you cross the finish line in the historic and quaint town of Crown King! It’s a race like no other and a day you’ll never forget.

We hope to see you at the saloon this spring!