PATR Chatter

The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners

August 2026

PATR Events

Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.
Aug 02
Sierra Prieta shakeout run

Trail name : Aspen Creek trail run -Shakeout for Sierra Prieta
Person leading : Killian Lord
Trail description : This is a 10.5 mile run with 1280 ft of elevation gain. Should be a good challenge. Make sure you bring plenty of water.

Distance : 10.5 miles
Elevation gain : 1280 ft


Start Location and Map: https://strava.app.link/0o00xcdzC4b

Aug 04
Tuesday group run- Sponsored by Fleet Feet and Hoka

Trail name : Salida Gulch
Person leading : Josh Leading
Trail description : This will be a sponsored fun run by Hoka and Fleet feet. Hoka is bringing shoes to run in, using their new Stinson 8. There will be refreshments for this run as well. No drop run as usual. Please bring water.
Distance : 4.3 miles
Elevation gain :
After activities :

Start Location: google: 34°32'07.1"N 112°22'56.8"W https://maps.app.goo.gl/pNWqNAvju5iCsjfEA?g_st=ig,
Apple Maps: https://maps.apple/p/wbuP6e0GTyyx

Map:



Aug 06 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 27 Sep 03 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24
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.

Aug 08
GMG Training Run -4 (19 miles)

Trail name : Granite Mtn loop
Person leading : Josh leading
Trail description : We will be going around Granite Mtn counter clockwise starting at Williamson Valley trail head. Some of it is part of the GMG course and you will get to see the backside of Granite Mtn. There will be cold water and Nutrition at Granite Basin lake. Please bring at least 1.5 liters of water and plenty of carbs.

Distance : 19 miles
Elevation gain : 1857ft
After activities :

Start Location: https://maps.apple/p/HbQ1EpuhGnG7o_
Map:

Aug 11
Tuesday Group run - Cindy’s Butte loop

Trail name : Cindy’s Butte Loop
Person leading : Josh Sinykin
Trail description : this starts at Thumb butte parking lot and goes West of the. Butte trail and around then back down the dirt butte loop. This is a loop trail. This is a great trail with some rocks thru the forest with amazing views. This is a no drop run. Please bring water.
Distance : 4.3 miles
Elevation gain : 557 ft
After activities : none

Start location: 34.55217N, 112.52048° W.

Map:

Aug 18
Tuesday Group Run- Jim leading

Trail name : Willow Lake
Person leading : Jim Leading
Trail description : We will be running on the North side of Willow Lake. The run is 5.6 miles with a few short, steep uphill sections in the first 2 miles. The rest of the run will be flat with some sections of trees. We will stay off the main trails and avoid retracing our route as much as possible.
Park in the free parking lot on Willow Lake Road. No drop run as usual. Please bring water.
Distance : 5.6 miles
Elevation gain :
After activities : taco Tuesday at Palace or Frank’s.

Start Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9nDWRurmV8fhc7AC8?g_st=i&utm_campaign=ac-im

Map:



Aug 26
Vert Club

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 6 am and parking is free on Wednesday. We go clockwise, but feel free to mix it up.

Sep 06
GMG training run- Loop the Butte

Trail name : Thumb Butte
Person leading : Josh leading
Trail description : We will be doing a 2.0 loop at your pace. This is a self paced run. So, get as many or less miles as you want to. This is sponsored by Hola and Fleet Feet. There will be refreshments and water. Hoka is bringing shoes for people to try out. Anyone is welcome to come hang out. Come get some vert and miles in!

Distance : 2.0+ miles
Elevation gain : 536 ft
After activities :

Start Location: Thumb Butte parking lot
Apple:
https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=I15B430D25416823A&_provider=9902

Google:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eokS7i3Z2yfekj7u8

Map:

Sep 07
Saddles 100 Training run

Trail name : White Rock to Granite Basin trail run
Person leading : Killian Lord
Trail description : This is a 15 mile run of hot and exposed terrain. Should be a good challenge. Make sure you bring plenty of water.

Distance : 15 miles
Elevation gain : 1698 ft


Start Location and Map:

Sep 09
Carol's Birthday Circle Trail Run

I’m celebrating turning 60 by running the Prescott Circle Trail and I’d love some company! Join for as many (or as few) miles as you’d like. Parker will provide crew support (of course) every 6-8 miles and we’ll have plenty of snacks and hydration to share.

Non-PATR Events

events not too far away, not directly PATR affiliated, but likely to be attended by PATRs
Aug 01 Aug 08 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Sep 05 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 26
Jan 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

Sep 26
Granite Mountain Grind

Granite Mountain Grind is a rugged Prescott trail race from Dirty Goat Adventures. The inaugural 2026 event is a fully supported 50K with three stocked aid stations, two additional water stops, a well-marked course, and on-course safety support.

The course is designed for runners who want a technical day on granite terrain with rocky climbs, fast descents, and long stretches of singletrack. Registration and official race details are on the Dirty Goat Adventures event page.