I hope you like the new format! It should be easier to notice the non-weekly runs.
PATR Events
Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.Tuesday Group run-Circle Trail Run
Trail name : Circle Trail Quartz run
Person leading : Josh Leading
Trail description : No drop group run (we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone to join together again). Expect 4.8 miles. This trail is an out and back run. This section of the Circle trail is probably one that most have not been on. Beautiful views! Bring Water!
Distance : 4.78 miles
Elevation gain : 655
After activities :
Start Location: White Spar road pull off, 34.51291N, 112.47724° W
Map:
Thursday Social Run
Meet at Mile High Beer Project, 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.
GMG long training run -3 (14.5 miles)
Trail name : Spence Trail - Thumb Butte loop
Person leading : Josh Leading
Trail description : We will be running from Spence to Thumb butt and back in a loop. May be some stuff that most have not ran yet. It will have some challenging climbs and great views. This will be a no drop run. Bring plenty of water and a cooling towel is you have one. I will have some refreshments at the end.
Distance : 14.5 miles
Elevation gain : 1890
After activities : refreshments will be supplied after the run.
Start Location: Upper Spence Basin
34.58162N, 112.54922° W
Map:
Tuesday Group Run-Willow Lake
Trail name : Willow lake Trail
Person leading : Jim Leading
Trail description : No drop group run (we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone to join together again). We’ll be running trails on the back side of Willow Lake. About 5.5 mile including lots of granite rock, stairs, the red bridge and the back side of the dam. Basically all the hard stuff!
Park at the Willow Lake boat ramp ($5). We will meet at the bathrooms just up the hill from the ramp. To avoid paying $5, you can park at the baseball fields in Heritage Park and walk about 2 tenths of a mile to the bathrooms.
Distance : 5.5 miles
Elevation gain :
After activities :
Start Location: Park at the Willow Lake boat ramp ($5). We will meet at the bathrooms just up the hill from the ramp. To avoid paying $5, you can park at the baseball fields in Heritage Park and walk about 2 tenths of a mile to the bathrooms.
Map:
Non-PATR Events
events not too far away, not directly PATR affiliated, but likely to be attended by PATRsJan Alfano parkrun
Join us for a 5k at the Jan Alfano parkrun each Saturday morning! We start at 7:30am. You can run or walk. Bring your dog (limit 1 dog per participant, please.) Always free, all the time. Just sign up to get your barcode so you can keep track of your time and participation at parkrun.us
Thirsty Third Thursday Happy Hour - Mile High Beer Project
Please join Yavapai Trails Association and Mile High Beer Project for a special Thirsty Third Thursday!
Let’s talk about trails and get to know this new local business (and oh yeah, let’s drink beer!). Mile High has kindly offered $1 off beer for our group.
- When: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: Mile High Beer Project, 219 N. Cortez, Prescott, AZ
- RSVP: No RSVP required – open to all!
