Happy New Year!!!
Great job on 2025 everyone!
We have a ton of runs on the calendar this month, also, a recently announced trail work day this Saturday.
See you out there!
PATR Events
Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.
Josh leading!
Little Granite Mountain.
This is a 5.0 mile out and back no drop run. Elevation gain is 1347. *Please bring your headlamps.
Start: 34.58815° N, 112.57389° W.
We will be meeting at “Lindo Mexico” for Taco Tuesday afterwards. Address: 1260 Gail Gardner way, Prescott.
Trail 33 loops. Go at your own pace and complete 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.
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
No drop group run (we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone to join together again). Expect 5ish miles.
This trail is an out and back, and a great option if you want to join a group run and do a shorter distance. Those looking for longer distances can continue ahead to the junction and do a total of 7 miles.
Start: 34.54131° N, 112.39856° W
The parkling lot won’t close until dark - so go ahead and park in the trailhead parking.
Trail 33 loops. Go at your own pace and complete 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.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Trail name : White Spar
Person leading : Josh Sinykin
Trail description : trail 396- and back on school house trail. This is a loop trail. This is a great trail with some rocks thru the forest. Possibly a good sunset view.
Distance : 5.2 miles
Elevation gain : 720 ft
After activities : taco Tuesday at the Palace
Start location: 34.50509° N, 112.47657° W
Map: [https://prescottareatrailrunners.com/trails/White%20Spar%20Trail%20396%20-%20Schoolhouse%20Loop.gpx
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Trail 33 loops. Go at your own pace and complete 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.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Trail 33 loops. Go at your own pace and complete 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.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Meeting on the PBL course for January!
Join us for a track workout! If the track is unavailable, meet at the Peavine Trailhead (near the humane society). We usually do one or more warmup laps together, then you can plan your own workout or follow this one:
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
Meet up in Fleet Feet Prescott for a friendly run! All paces welcome, from walking to Speedy McSpeederson. You can make your own route, but most go around the courthouse, past the middle school, to the Granite Creek Trail, then one or two laps around Granite Creek Park and back to the store.
Non-PATR Events
events not too far away, not directly PATR affiliated, but likely to be attended by PATRs
Sunday, January 25 will the the third and final preview run for the upcoming 2026 Black Canyon Trail 100K. This section will resume from the Black Canyon City Trailhead and continue to head south towards New River & Phoenix. We’ll head back into the canyons and across several more creeks before the trail generally becomes flatter towards the finish at Emery Henderson Trailhead.
Date:
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Distance:
Mile 0 – Black Canyon City TH (Start)
Mile 13.3 – Table Mesa Road TH (Aid)
Mile 24.5 – Emery Henderson TH (Finish)
Time:
7:00am Meet at Emery Henderson TH to carpool
or 7:30am Meet at Black Canyon City TH
Driving Directions:
Directions to Emery Henderson Trailhead (end of run, park here to carpool to Black Canyon City TH)
3.1 Miles West of I-17 Freeway exit 232 on New River Road
Directions to Black Canyon City TH (start of run)
- 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.
Format:
This is a no fee, limited aid, limited to no course marking training run. You must plan to be self sufficient in terms of navigation, personal safety and aid between stations. We will have water & some food at Table Mesa Road TH. 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
Join us for the 21st annual RunSedona on February 7-8, 2026, in the breathtaking landscapes of Sedona, Arizona! This premier running event features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a family-friendly 5K Walk on Saturday, February 7, winding through the iconic Red Rocks and scenic streets of one of the “Top Ten Most Beautiful Places” (as hailed by travel magazines).
On Sunday, February 8, experience the unique Run the Runway, a 1-mile run or walk on the stunning Sedona Airport runway, perfect for all ages and abilities. With courses showcasing iron-clad rock formations and a vibrant community atmosphere, RunSedona is a bucket-list race consistently ranked among the USA’s best.
Experience the history and beauty of the Wild West the way it was intended…on two feet!
Join us for the 2026 edition of the Black Canyon Ultras!
Enjoy winding Sonoran Desert trails in the shadow of the Bradshaw Mountains. The course is point-to-point with net elevation loss.. but do not be fooled: this is a tough and taxing course with the majority of elevation gain coming the second half of the race.
Both the 100k and 50k run along the non-motorized Black Canyon Trail (a National Recreation Trail) featuring a mixture of single track trail, jeep roads, and pieces of an old stagecoach route.
Challenge yourself in 2026 and join us for the 13th annual Black Canyon Ultras. The 100k takes place on Saturday and the 50k on Sunday, giving you the unique opportunity to up the ante of epicness and run them both, making it the “Black Canyon Echo Challenge”!
It’s a journey you will never forget, and we hope you’ll get wild in the Wild West with us at the Black Canyon Ultras! đź¤