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PATR Chatter

The monthly newsletter of the Prescott Area Trail Runners

September 2026

PATR Events

Group runs or mini-races set up by group members.
Sep 01
Tuesday Group run- Lynx Lake loop via Trail 62

Trail name : Lynx Lake Via Ranch 62 Trail
Person leading : Josh Leading
Trail description : No drop group run (we stop at every intersection and wait for everyone to join together again). Expect 7ish miles. This trail is a lollipop loop. Those looking for shorter can do an out and back. Bring Water and maybe a headlamp!

Distance : 7 miles
Elevation gain : 648
After activities : Taco Tuesday - location is TBD

Start Location: Ranch 62 Parking Lot on Walker road , 34.54131N, 112.39856° W
Map:


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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.

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 08
Tuesday group run-Lower Spence

Trail name : lower Spence
Person leading : Josh Sinykin
Trail description : this will be a single track trail run using the Spence MTB trails. Please bring a flashlight and water.
Distance : 5.7 miles
Elevation gain : 487’
After activities :

Start location: 34.57760N, 112.52879° W , this is the Lower Spence Trailhead

Map: https://prescottareatrailrunners.com/trails/Lower%20Spence%20-%20Vista-Waterline-Sidekick.gpx

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.

Sep 15
Tuesday group run Mint Wash

Trail name : Mint Wash
Person leading : Josh leading
Trail description : We will be doing a 5.3 mile run in the Granite Basin area. It will be a no left behind run and we will stop at all trail intersections. Please bring water and a headlamp

Distance : 5.3miles
Elevation gain : 578 ft
After activities :

Start Location: granite basin trailhead
https://maps.apple/p/s63tH.NkgG0U2f

Map:

Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 30
Vert Club-New Start time

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 starting Sept 1 and parking is free on Wednesday. We go clockwise, but feel free to mix it up.

Sep 22
Tuesday Group Run-Hobbit/Gateway/Iron King

Trail name : hobbit/dells Run
Person leading : Josh leading
Trail description : We will be doing a 4.52 mile run in the Dells area. Just Under 400 ft elevation gain. It will be a no left behind run and we will stop at all trail intersections. I will put the start coordinates in a message separately. Please bring water

Distance : 4.52 miles
Elevation gain : 400 ft
After activities : Taco Tuesday at Frank’s near downtown

Start Location: 34.61329N, 112.41739° W
Map:

Sep 29
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:

Oct 06
Tuesday group run Wolf Creek falls

Trail name : Wolf Creek Falls
Person leading : Jason leading
Trail description : We’ll be running the Wolf Creek Loop trail and making a side trek to check out Wolf Creek Falls. This is a hidden gem of a waterfall that only flows a few times per year, and it’s raging right now! We’ll go to the waterfall first, then run the loop trail back to the parking lot. Parking is limited, so carpool if you can! The trail is mostly smooth, but there’s a bit of a scramble to get down to the falls. The loop is all downhill (except for the uphill). Bring a light and water!

Distance : 5.5 miles
Elevation gain : 550ft
After activities :

Start Location: Apple: https://maps.apple/p/HLAM5mMM7xyzvh

Google: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zo4WMmTZZtth1ocD7?g_st=ic

Map:

Oct 13
Tuesday Group run- White spar - Josh Leading


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. Bring a light!
Distance : 5.2 miles
Elevation gain : 720 ft
After activities : taco Tuesday at the Palace

Start location: [34.50509N, 112.47657° W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/34.50509,-112.47657)

Map:

Oct 30
You Can’t Stop the Shining 13 miler

All Hallows Eve Run. 13 miles of whatever the HELL you want it to be. Group run, all paces welcome, stop at intersections, and act stupid. Wear a costume, bring some treats, bite a neighbor, and slay.

Starting at the Red Tail trailhead in the Dells neighborhood, we explore a route that captures some of the HELLS DELLS course in reverse as well as touches some newer trails on the east side of the Dells that will be fun to explore at night. There will be a water drop/Halloween Candy Feasting at mile 8ish at the Hobbit Trail Parking.

Make sure you have the route downloaded but it’s an all paces group run where we stop to ensure no one gets lost. Cuz there are tons of ways to make this shorter if you aren’t up for the whole thing.

We don’t do many night runs as a group and this is my attempt at creating a fun few hours kicking it in a laid back way.

GPX: https://caltopo.com/m/PBQN6K2

And I’m putting this out there for the fams in the group. There is a 4 mile (Mini Soul Slayer) route option from the parking lot to the Hobbit Trail and back. My daughter is down to post up on Peavine as you cross over into gateway trail in her Reaper costume to hand out candy to any look kids that wanna hike that route. We can hide a bag of candy at another intersection past that one to “sweeten” the deal. And if anyone is down to stand around for an hour dressed up and willing to hike a half mile or so from the start, we can have another candy stop. Let me know if you wanna join in on the stupidity and I’ll get it organized. Halloween is rad. Below is the gps to the kids version:

https://caltopo.com/m/4RMM70U

Non-PATR Events

events not too far away, not directly PATR affiliated, but likely to be attended by PATRs
Sep 02
Flagstaff Sunrise Wish Run | Free Community Run

Flagstaff and Northern Arizona — come help us send off a nationwide mission.

Day 40 of 50. State 40 of 50. The journey rolls on in Flagstaff. Join Brady McDonald, his family, and crew as they continue the Zero to 100 Wishes journey—running 50K in all 50 states over 50 consecutive days to raise $1 million benefiting Make-A-Wish.

We’re kicking it off with a free, informal 5K community run and walk, and everyone is welcome.

Run the 5K, walk with us, bring your family and flags, or simply come cheer along the route. You do not have to be a runner to be part of this moment.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ Time: Gather at 5:45 AM | Run starts at 6:00 AM
📍 Location: Buffalo Park, 2400 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
🏃 Distance: Choose your own (1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full 50K)

This event is completely free to attend. Donations benefiting Make-A-Wish are appreciated, but never required.

🩷 Donate to the mission here: http://site.wish.org/goto/zeroto100wishes

Come help Flagstaff send this mission forward with the energy, encouragement, and community support it deserves.

RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993684961388?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2142392/group_events/3510568674403450756
Learn more: www.zeroto100wishes.com

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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.

Oct 23
Trek for Teens 2026

Trek for Teens 2026 Registration is Open!
Lace up your hiking boots—Trek for Teens is back! Join us on Friday, October 23, as we take on the Prescott Circle Trail in support of local teens.

Choose your challenge:
• 50K Hike
• 25K Hike
• 10K Hike

Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or joining us for the first time, every step helps create opportunities for youth in our community. Participants are also invited to celebrate their accomplishment at the Trek for Teens After Party immediately following the event.

https://give.thelaunchpadteencenter.org/event/trek-for-teens-2026/e746910

Oct 24
Costumes for Kids 5K & Halloween Fest

Halloween Comes Early in Prescott with Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation’s 12th Annual 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝟱𝗞 & 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁.

Grab your costumes and join us 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 at the Prescott Courthouse Square for a festive 5K winding through beautiful, historic downtown Prescott.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝗞? 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺! We also have a 1-mile Fun Run around Courthouse Square plus plenty of activities for all ages.

🎵Enjoy music from Fly by Night Entertainment.
🎯Play games and win prizes from our amazing vendors.
📣Cheer on runners, socialize, and soak up the Halloween spirit.
🍌Snacks and drinks will be free, and there will be prizes for:
👉Best boy’s and girl’s costume
👉Best adult male and female costume
👉Best group costume

It’s the perfect family outing, complete with carnival-style games and prizes. Costume attire isn’t required but is definitely encouraged.

🙏Kids under 16 and foster/kinship families run FREE!
👉Team registration discounts are available.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 and designed to be fun for the entire family. Bring your friends and family! You won’t want to miss this ghoulishly good time!

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
⏱️9:00AM - Runner and volunteer sign in, walk up registartion, T-shirt sales, games, and snacks.

⏱️10:00AM - 5K Race begins

⏱️10:05AM - 1 Mile Run Run begins

⏱️10:06AM - Music, game booths, and socialization.

⏱️11:30 AM - Awards for best costumes, race time awards, free food, and socialization.

⏱️12:00 PM - Event ends