PATR Events
Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.
We will meet at the White Spar Parking lot (link here 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 light :)
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 7 am and parking is free on Wednesday. We go clockwise, but feel free to mix it up.
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 - we will do it in reverse for this run
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Bring a light!
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 7 am and parking is free on Wednesday. We go clockwise, but feel free to mix it up.
PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.
We will meet at the cattleguard (link here https://goo.gl/maps/CnyTC6ToppAjWTcn6) at 5:30pm.
Expect 5-6 miles, all downhill (except for the uphills). No drop run (we stop at every intersection and everyone catches up before running again).
Bring s light!
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 7 am and parking is free on Wednesday. We go clockwise, but feel free to mix it up.
Will meet at LOWER Spence Springs parking lot:
GPS here https://maps.app.goo.gl/tvsxZcN1fCTD7FMV8?g_st=ic
PLEASE READ THIS DESCRIPTION.
We will meet at Lower Parking lot along Iron Springs, where Spence Springs Rd meets Iron Springs (trailhead). 5:30pm. Expect 4-6 miles. No drop run (we stop for everyone at every intersection).
If the parking lot is full - plan to park across Iron Springs road in the open dirt area. We will meet up at the Spence Springs trailhead.
Bring a light :)
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 7 am and parking is free on Wednesday. We go clockwise, but feel free to mix it up.
Day has decided to keep the Thanksgiving tradition of a group run alive at Peavine this year!
Join your friends at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society) Thanksgiving morning to quick 5k (or whatever) in before your feast begins. Bring a non-perishable food or toy donation and wear your most festive Thanksgiving or Christmas themed running clothes/costume!
Non-PATR Events
events not too far away, not directly PATR affiliated, but likely to be attended by PATRsJoin us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/
Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/
This will be the first of three training runs leading up to the 2026 Black Canyon Ultras. We will be breaking up the 100K course into three sections. Each run will be minimally supported, minimally marked and point to point. We will have shorter options at each. Here is information for those of you wanting to join on this first training run:
Date:
November 16, 2025
Distance:
Mile 0 – Big Bug Trailhead
Mile 8 – Antelope Mesa (Water)
Mile 13 – Hidden Treasure Mine TH
Mile 20ish – Bumble Bee (Finish)
Time:
7:00am Meet just North of the bridge at the trailhead in Bumble Bee to carpool to start or 7:45am Meet at Big Bug Trailhead
The run will start approximately at 8:00am from the Big Bug Trailhead off HWY 69. This is an established Trailhead of the BCT just west of Mayer HS. It will have restrooms and plenty of parking.
Driving Directions:
Directions to Bumble Bee (end of run, park here to carpool to run start):
- Drive north from Phoenix on the I-17 Freeway
- Take exit #248 towards Bumble Bee / Crown King
- Turn left and drive 2.1 miles on pavement (road descends downhill)
- Turn right at the bottom where it turns to dirt and take Crown King Road for 3.0 miles and park just past the bridge on the left hand side of the road.
Directions to Big Bug from Bumble Bee (we will carpool as a group): - Drive north on Crown King Road for 5.6 miles
- Turn right onto Forest Road 259 and go 1.3 miles
- Turn right staying on Forest Road 259 and go 2.8 miles
- Continue straight onto Antelope Creek Road at town of Cordes and go 2.8 miles
- Take right onto Duffers Drive and then go 1.3 miles
- Turn left onto Spring Lane and go 0.6 miles through the town of Spring Valley
- Turn left onto HWY 69 and the Trailhead will be just west of town on the left hand side.
Format:
This is a no fee, limited aid, limited course marking training run. You must plan to be self sufficient in terms of navigation, personal safety and aid between stations. We will drop water at the Antelope Mesa Mile 8 and have food and water at Hidden Treasure Mine TH at mile 13ish. Please study the maps in this post and follow signage for the Black Canyon Trail.
Markings:
The course on principle will be unmarked. There is signage for the Black Canyon Trail at most questionable junctions, but we recommend studying and printing maps to bring with you.
Post Run Gathering:
Bring a camp chair, some snacks and BYOB if you enjoy a post-run Sunday Funday at the trailhead.
Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/
Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/
Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/
Join us every Saturday at 7:30 behind the Dog Park for 5K run or walk. www.parkrun.us/janalfanotrail/
Join us for the Launch Pad’s 7th Annual Christmas City Santa Run, Sponsored by Great Circle Media - 93.9 The Mountain and 92.9 KAFF Country, Foothills Bank, Santa’s Helpers Outdoor Decorating, and Prescott Woman Magazine on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This 10k, 5k and 1-mile fun run at Brownlow Trail will raise funds to support out of school drop-in and leadership programs at The Launch Pad Teen Center.
Register for the 10k or 5k and receive a Santa Hat, Beard, and commemorative Santa Run ornament (We do encourage you to run in full Santa Gear…you could win a prize), or register yourself or your little one for the Rudolph Run and get a set of antlers and a red nose! There will be a cookie, hot cider and cocoa booth hosted by Foothills Bank at the beginning and end of the race, and a prize of an Ugly Sweater for 1st and 2nd place 10K and 5K runners in both the women’s and men’s groups.
Things to Know Before Registering:
The Brownlow Trail is super fun with rolling hills, fun turns, and beautiful scenery, but it would be tough to run with a stroller. If you are thinking of bringing your kiddo(s) in a stroller, come and check out the race course in advance.
Sunday, December 14th will be the second of three training runs leading up to the 2026 Black Canyon Ultras. Each run will be minimally supported, minimally marked and point to point. We will have shorter options at each. Here is information for those of you wanting to join on this first training run:
Date:
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Distance:
Mile 0 – Bumble Bee
Mile 4.5 – Gloriana Mine TH (we may have water here)
Mile 12.8 – Soap Creek (Aid)
Mile 18.0 – Black Canyon City TH (Finish)
Time:
7:00am Meet at Black Canyon City TH.
or 7:30am Meet at Bumble Bee.
The run will start at approximately 7:45-8:00 am from Bumble Bee.
Driving Directions:
Directions to Black Canyon City TH (end of run, park here to carpool to Bumble Bee)
- Take exit 242 off the I-17 towards Rock Springs / Black Canyon City
- Turn left at the stop sign onto Velda Road Road
- Turn right at the next stop sign onto the Old Black Canyon Highway and then an immediate left onto Warner Road towards the Black Canyon City Trailhead
- Follow Warner Road for 0.3 miles to the trailhead and aid station. There is a restroom located at this trailhead. There are also dining options and a General Store in Rock Springs and some more options a couple miles north on the Old Black Canyon Highway in Black Canyon City as well as a gas station.
Directions to Bumble Bee (start of run): - Drive north from Phoenix on the I-17 Freeway
- Take exit #248 towards Bumble Bee / Crown King
- Turn left and drive 2.1 miles on pavement (road descends downhill)
- Turn right at the bottom where it turns to dirt and take Crown King Road for 3.0 miles and park just past the bridge on the left hand side of the road.
Format:
This is a no fee, limited aid, limited course marking training run. You must plan to be self sufficient in terms of navigation, personal safety and aid between stations. We may drop water at the Gloriana Mine TH at mile 4.5 and have water and food at mile 12.8 (Soap Creek). Please study the maps in this post and follow signage for the Black Canyon Trail.
Markings:
The course on principle will be unmarked. There is signage for the Black Canyon Trail at most questionable junctions, but we recommend studying and printing maps to bring with you.
Post Run Gathering:
Bring a camp chair, some snacks and BYOB if you enjoy a Sunday Funday Post-Run hang.
New date due to weather! 🌧️
Prepare to be THRILLED at the kick off race of the 25/26 DRT Series, Cave Creek Thriller!
The Cave Creek Thriller plays host to 4 different distances with the 50K and 24K options exploring the Maricopa Trail in point-to-point races before finishing inside Cave Creek Regional Park. The 11K and 5K distances stay entirely within Cave Creek Regional Park on hilly and pristine mountain trails. Portions of the trail are steep, rocky, with great views of the expansive Sonoran Desert.
Come and run the amazing trails in Cave Creek at Cave Creek Thriller!