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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:

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.