PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
June 2025

Announcements

Check out the updated Trails Page, now with routes! Let me know if you have routes you think should be on this page.

Track workouts are back baby! Come to the Prescott High track at 4pm this Wednesday to get in some rare flat miles in Prescott!

This coming Saturday there’s a YPA trail work opportunity that just came up as well.

PATR Events

Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.
Jun 10
Jun 11
Vert Club run

Come out and run loops at Thumb Butte. 1 loop is a tad under 2 miles. Go at your own pace and as many times as you like. Parking is free on Wed, gate opens at 6 am.

Jun 11
WWW - Watson Woods Wednesday

We start at the trailhead at Rosser and 89 (light) and will run a short distance through the Watson woods and connect with Sundog trail. I plan to do 4-6 depending on group input. My pace will be 1/2 walk and 1/2 run. It’s an out and back, so run your own pace, hard to get lost on this one.😊

Jun 12
Thursday Social Run

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

Jun 17
Tuesday Group Run -Yeager Loop

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

Jun 18
Vert club run

Trail 33 from the picnic parking lot. Gate opens at 6 am. One loop is a tad under two miles. Parking is free on Wednesday. Your pace and distance.

Jun 19
Thursday Social Run

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

Jun 24
Tuesday Group Run- Spruce Mtn Trail #307

Groom Creek Loop Trail #307, S Senator Hwy, Prescott, AZ 86303 34.4762915458251, -112.44153522818031 Out and back up and down Spruce Mtn (if a second group wants to loop the mountain that’s fine too!). Expect 5-7 mi (out and back so everyone can choose their preferred distance) No drop group run (we stop along the way to allow everyone to catch up and then run again). Bring water! (consider a headlamp due to the longer distance)

Jun 25
Vert club run

Trail 33 loops. Go at your own pace and as many loops as you like. One loop is a tad under two miles. Gates open at 6 am and parking is free on Wednesday.

Jun 25
PATR Track Pack

Meet at the track at 4pm and do some laps in the heat! bring water! Here’s the workout plan (starting 6/11), but you do you 2 to 4 laps warmup dynamic stretching 12 laps at conversational pace with the following exceptions weeks 1-3 laps 4, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 4-6 laps 3, 6, 9, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 7-9 laps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 10-12 laps 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 at lactic threshold 1-4 laps cooldown stretching

Jun 26
Thursday Social Run

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

Jun 28
SATR PATR - White Rock

I have 25 miles to do this Saturday and would love some company for all or part of it. The route will be determined based on who shows up, but typically I do shorter loops and use my car as an aid station. Loops will likely be a distance somewhere between 8 and 12 miles, with opportunities for out and back. Meet at White Rock trailhead promptly around 7 am for the first loop! Any pace is welcome!

Jul 01
Tuesday Group Run - Run to Hot Shot Alligator Juniper!

We will run to the giant alligator juniper, made famous by the Granite Mtn Hotshots! The run will be the day after the anniversary of the 19. This is a no-drop run so we will stop at every intersection and allow everyone to catch up! Expect 5 miles total on an out and back. Bring water! Giant Alligator Juniper Trail on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/giant-alligator-juniper-trail?sh=skmyyj Trailhead location: 34.60987, -112.60828

Jul 02
PATR Track Pack

Meet at the track at 4pm and do some laps in the heat! bring water! Here’s the workout plan (starting 6/11), but you do you 2 to 4 laps warmup dynamic stretching 12 laps at conversational pace with the following exceptions weeks 1-3 laps 4, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 4-6 laps 3, 6, 9, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 7-9 laps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 10-12 laps 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 at lactic threshold 1-4 laps cooldown stretching

Jul 03
Thursday Social Run

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

Jul 08
Tuesday Group Run- Salida Gulch

We are going to run Salida Gulch. Expct 4ish miles. No drop group run (we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone to join before running again). Bring water :) 34.541322138945276, -112.38131895761529 This trailhead can be confusing to find and GPS is sometimes wrong!! Follow the route below from Forest Service! Directions from FS: From downtown Prescott, travel east on Hwy 69 to Walker Road. Turn right and go 1.2 miles to the sign for Lynx Creek Ruin. Turn left onto Lynx Creek Road (FR 9401) just after the sign. Travel 0.8 miles past the Day Use area, bearing right down the hill and continuing to the end of the road. There is a large improved lot with ample parking for both single vehicles and horse trailers. Road conditions are paved, then graded dirt and suitable for all vehicles.

Jul 09
PATR Track Pack

Meet at the track at 4pm and do some laps in the heat! bring water! Here’s the workout plan (starting 6/11), but you do you 2 to 4 laps warmup dynamic stretching 12 laps at conversational pace with the following exceptions weeks 1-3 laps 4, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 4-6 laps 3, 6, 9, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 7-9 laps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 10-12 laps 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 at lactic threshold 1-4 laps cooldown stretching

Jul 10
Thursday Social Run

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

Jul 15
Tuesday Group Run- UPPER Spence Basin

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

Jul 16
PATR Track Pack

Meet at the track at 4pm and do some laps in the heat! bring water! Here’s the workout plan (starting 6/11), but you do you 2 to 4 laps warmup dynamic stretching 12 laps at conversational pace with the following exceptions weeks 1-3 laps 4, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 4-6 laps 3, 6, 9, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 7-9 laps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 10-12 laps 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 at lactic threshold 1-4 laps cooldown stretching

Jul 17
Thursday Social Run

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

Jul 22
Tuesday Group Run - Granite Mtn

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 select from 5-8 miles. 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

Jul 23
PATR Track Pack

Meet at the track at 4pm and do some laps in the heat! bring water! Here’s the workout plan (starting 6/11), but you do you 2 to 4 laps warmup dynamic stretching 12 laps at conversational pace with the following exceptions weeks 1-3 laps 4, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 4-6 laps 3, 6, 9, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 7-9 laps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 10-12 laps 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 at lactic threshold 1-4 laps cooldown stretching

Jul 24
Thursday Social Run

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

Jul 29
Tuesday Group Run- White Rock

We will meet at White Rock Parking lot (link here 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 :)

Jul 30
PATR Track Pack

Meet at the track at 4pm and do some laps in the heat! bring water! Here’s the workout plan (starting 6/11), but you do you 2 to 4 laps warmup dynamic stretching 12 laps at conversational pace with the following exceptions weeks 1-3 laps 4, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 4-6 laps 3, 6, 9, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 7-9 laps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 10-12 laps 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 at lactic threshold 1-4 laps cooldown stretching

Jul 31
Thursday Social Run

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

Aug 06
PATR Track Pack

Meet at the track at 4pm and do some laps in the heat! bring water! Here’s the workout plan (starting 6/11), but you do you 2 to 4 laps warmup dynamic stretching 12 laps at conversational pace with the following exceptions weeks 1-3 laps 4, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 4-6 laps 3, 6, 9, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 7-9 laps 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 at lactic threshold weeks 10-12 laps 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 at lactic threshold 1-4 laps cooldown stretching

Aug 07
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
Jun 07
Sawmill

Taking place in the Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest, this will be an epic adventure you don’t want to miss!! We are hosting a solo or relay race option in gorgeous Lee Canyon, Mt. Charleston. There are 3 loops to run; (this is approximate mileage) loop one 5.64, loop two 8.2, and loop three, 4.3 miler. We have a solo 38.45m, 26.2m, 19.23m, 13.1m, 10k, and 5k option. We also have the relay option where all loops must be completed by the full team and each team member picks the loop that they want to run. The team member will finish 1 loop and then tag out to the next runner until all 3 loops are completed. This is a total of 19.22 miles, or 38.45 miles when doing the course twice as a team! All loops will be run counterclockwise, 5, 8 then the 4-mile loop. Please chose a BAD AS@ team name! Registration fees – The amount shown is for the full team. Please layer your clothes! – Food We will be grilling burgers, chicken, and dogs around noon on Saturday. There will also be a variety of other hot food to keep you going! Hot coffee will be served all day along with a variety of salty snacks.

Jun 07
Park Run

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

Jun 14
Park Run

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

Jun 21
Park Run

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

Jun 21
Blackout Night Runs

Join us in the pines of Flagstaff for our only night race in Northern Arizona at the Blackout Night Runs. This race takes place on the eve of the annual camping extravaganza at the Big Pine Trail Runs. Do both and earn a “double down” medal! Choose from a 27k, 13k or 6k under a canopy of ponderosa pines and a blanket of stars. These trails are smooth and fabulous for the entire family!

Jun 28
Park Run

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

Jul 05
Park Run

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

Jul 12
Park Run

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

Jul 19
Park Run

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

Jul 26
Park Run

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

Aug 02
Park Run

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