PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
April 2025

Announcements

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

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!)

Apr 09
Vert club run

Vert club does loops at Thumb Butte. We go up the paved side on the left and down the dirt side on the right. Each loop is just a tad under two miles. Parking is free on Wed. Bathroom at the trailhead

Apr 10
Thursday Social Run

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

Apr 15
Apr 17
Thursday Social Run

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

Apr 22
Tuesday Group Run- New Trails off the Peavine ---Jim leading! newer trail!

PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION. This is a new trail recently created! Jim is one of the volunteers who works on creating trails and will be taking us for a run on some of the new additions near the Peavine and Gateway trails! Expect a a nice combination of trees, hills, granite and main trails. No drop run (we stop for everyone at every intersection). We will meet here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nLr37AZ9G12KU2ta9?g_st=ic at 5:30pm. Will post meeting coordinates in the comments so it’s easier to copy/paste :) Jim is leading! (Thank you Jim!) Expect 4-6 miles. Bring water!

Apr 24
Thursday Social Run

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

Apr 26
Hells Dells 50k-ish Adventure Run

Fat ass style 31-ish mile adventure in the Granite Dells. All the dells I could fit into a sensible, beautiful loops….. of DOOM. Ultrasignup link: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?eid=18235

Apr 29
Tuesday Group Run- White Rock

We will meet at White Rock Parking lot (link here https://goo.gl/maps/YN2uMvQnyQWTM9JK7) at 5:30pm. (Details for meet up location in comments to make it easier to copy/paste.) No-drop group run of approximately 5 miles. No-drop means we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone (no trail friends left behind!). Bring water and a friend :)

May 01
Thursday Social Run

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

May 06
Tuesday Group Run - Watson Lake -Jason leading

For this run we will start by Watson Lake which is along the Cocodona route as the race is happening. This is a no-drop group run, and we will stop at every intersection to allow everyone to catch up before continuing the run. Expect 5-6 miles. Various terrain and scenery, including running through some parts of the dells. Parking at the trailhead by the human society. Address: 1624 Sundog Ranch Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301 https://maps.app.goo.gl/neqUYyYWKVfKk5UB9 (address link copied to comments to make it easier to copy/paste into map apps) Bring water and a friend!

May 08
Thursday Social Run

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

May 15
Thursday Social Run

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

May 22
Thursday Social Run

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

May 26
Loop The Butte

SAVE THE DATE Come join us for the 4th Annual Loop The Butte Extravaganza! ⭕️ Do as many loops as you want or as many as you can! ⭕️ There will be snack and drinks and chances to win prizes! Bring your own camp chairs to relax in when finished or in between loops. Join us at any time! Reach out to Jeff or Molly for more information!

May 29
Thursday Social Run

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

Jun 05
Thursday Social Run

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

Non-PATR Events

events not too far away, not directly PATR affiliated, but likely to be attended by PATRs
Apr 12
Whiskey Basin Trail Runs

Join us for the 2025 edition of Whiskey Basin Trail Runs in beautiful, Prescott, Arizona. Choose to take on the ‘full barrel’ point to point 91k, 60k, 33k, or the challenging and rewarding, 1/2 Marathon or 10k that all take place on the gorgeous Prescott Circle Trail. All distances finish at the party overlooking Watson Lake and those iconic Granite Dells where you’ll want to kick back and stay to socialize, enjoy the view, and maybe some whiskey…hey, when in Rome, right?

Apr 12
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/

Apr 19
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/

Apr 26
35th annual Zane Grey Highline Trail Runs

50 mile and 27 mile distances starting and finishing in Christopher Creek, along the historic Highline Trail

Apr 26
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/

May 03
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/

May 05
Cocodona 250

Cocodona 250 - May 5-10, 2025 🏜️ 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 7-10, 2025 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 9-10, 2025 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.

May 10
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/

May 17
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/

May 24
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/

May 31
Park Run

Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/