PATR Chatter


The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners
March 2026

PATR Events

Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.
Mar 05
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Mar 05
Thursday Social Run

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.

Mar 10
Tuesday Run- Glassford Hill

Trail name : Glassford Hill
Person leading : Josh Sinykin
Trail description : be ready for a hilly climb run with an amazing view of Watson Lake. Please bring a light and plenty of water.
Distance : 5.7
Elevation gain : 420
After activities :

Start location: 34.59499N, 112.36025° W , Glassford Hill Trailhead parking lot

Map: https://prescottareatrailrunners.com/trails/Glassford%20Hill%20run.gpx

Mar 11
Vert Club at Thumb Butte

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.

Mar 12
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Mar 12
Thursday Social Run

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.

Mar 18
Vert Club at Thumb Butte

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.

Mar 19
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Mar 19
Thursday Social Run

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.

Mar 25
Vert Club at Thumb Butte

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.

Mar 26
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Mar 26
Thursday Social Run

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.

Apr 02
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Apr 09
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Apr 16
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Apr 23
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Apr 25
HELLS DELLS 50k

This is a 30-mile adventure thru the Granite Dells of Prescott, Arizona. While a few other races attempt to give you a glimpse of HELL, this mofo puts you all up in it, scared, lonely and surrounded by beauty. All DELLS, all the time. If that section you saw pissed you off, but made you smile, we have a grueling day of stealing your soul all set up for you. A complete listing of information can be found on the website. Please read all the details before registering and understand the maze you’re getting yourself into.

Fat-ass feel, low-key long run vibes with snacks, cowbell, old school clipboard timing, a grim reaper and devils galore.

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131809



Apr 30
Thursday Social Run

Meet at Fleet Feet, go for a run, probably through the square to the Granite Creek Trail, around the park and back. All paces welcome, walkers to zippy zippersons.

Non-PATR Events

events not too far away, not directly PATR affiliated, but likely to be attended by PATRs
Mar 28
Crown King Scramble 50k

After all, it’s only “one climb”! 😉

Join us on March 28th for the 34th 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!

Mar 28
Fun Run - PVPD Special Olympics Fundraiser

The Prescott Valley Police Department is excited to announce our upcoming 5K Fun Run Fundraiser in support of the Special Olympics! The run will happen on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Santa Fe Station (6751 Santa Fe Loop Road). Check-in starts at 7:30am, and the fun begins at 8am.

This community event is open to residents, families, and our fellow first responders. Registration is available now through March 13, 2026, with a fee of $30. To participate in the Fun Run, please register at the Prescott Valley Police Department, open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your support in helping us make a meaningful difference in our community.

For any questions about this event, please contact: Tim Langford, 928-772-5166 or tlangford@prescottvalley-az.gov.

Apr 04
2026 Flagstaff Tillman Honor Run

Join us for the Tillman Honor Run at Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course at 9AM AZ Time on Saturday, April 4th!

REGISTER HERE: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/105807/tillman-honor-runs/register?team=818101&utm_campaign=OH+-+Flagstaff&utm_source=OH&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=

Learn more about the Tillman Honor Run, The Pat Tillman Foundation, and Pat’s story here: pattillmanfoundation.org

This is a 4.2-mile fun run/walk hosted by ASU Alumni chapters and clubs across the U.S. The 4.2-mile race route planned in each city represents the No. 42 Pat Tillman wore on his jersey as a Sun Devil scholar-athlete.

This event is open to all ages and all participants receive a medal and a Pat’s Run race shirt.

By registering for a local run, funds are raised for the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Tillman Scholars program, which helps our nation’s active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses achieve their dream education. Check out the other 30+ locations across the US hosting this event for the nearest event to you or join us here in Flagstaff!

Apr 18
Whiskey Basin Trail Runs

Join us for the 2026 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?