Whiskey Row Marathon
Prescott, Arizona
As an Arizona running tradition for 46 years, the Whiskey Row Marathon is among the toughest races in the country. Featuring rugged terrain, an altitude in excess of one mile above sea level and, on occasion, severe weather, it’s challenging, fun and offers a number of running routes for runners of all skill and fitness levels, including a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5K and .3 Mile High Fun Run.
Come join runners from all over the county in this prestigious event – and show your friends and family that you were "Tough Enough"!
Marathon Guide
This out-and-back course is considered one of the most challenging in the United States. Starting at 5,280 feet, the elevation increases to 7,000 feet over the first seven miles, then down to 5,600 feet at the 13-mile turn around. The course is paved road for the first and last five miles, while the rest of the running route is a trail race on a dirt road maintained by the US Forest Service.
Please note: The 10K and 5 K are loop courses.
Marathon: Start on Montezuma in front of Palace Bar heading South, turn West (right) on Goodwin, Stay left onto Summit which turns into Glenwood, turn North (right) on Park, turn West (left) on Glendale, turn East (sharp right) on Coronado, turn North (left) on Park, turn West (left) on Gurley, turn South (left) on Hassayampa Village Ln, West (right) on Copper Basin and onto Forest Service dirt road to North (right) Thumb Butte Park Road, South (left) on Dearing Park Road where the dirt meets the pavement. Full Marathon turns around at Water Station #7 at the top of Dearing Park Rd at the speed limit sign, then retrace your steps to Hassayampa Village Ln, from there continue straight on Copper Basin, Turn North (left) on White Spar, Turn East (right) on Goodwin St and continue to the finish line on the Cortez St.
Marathon Route-Plot A Route
Marathon Route-All Trails
Half Marathon: Start on Montezuma in front of Palace Bar heading South, turn West (right) on Goodwin, Stay left onto Summit which turns into Glenwood, turn North (right) on Park, turn West (left) on Glendale, turn East (sharp right) on Coronado, turn North (left) on Park, turn West (left) on Gurley, South (left) on Hassayampa Village Ln, West (right) on Copper Basin and onto Forest Service dirt road to almost Thumb Butte Park. Half Marathon turns around at water station #4, then retrace your steps to Hassayampa Village Ln, from there continue straight on Copper Basin, Turn North (left) on White Spar, Turn East (right) on Goodwin St and continue to the finish line on the Cortez St.
Half Marathon Route-Plot A Route
Half Marathon Route-All Trails
10K: The 10K is a loop course. Start on Montezuma in front of Palace Bar heading South, West (right) on Goodwin, stay left onto Summit which turns into Glenwood, turn North (right) on Park, turn West (left) on Glendale, turn East (sharp right) on Coronado, turn North (left) on Park, turn North (right) on Park, turn West (left) on Gurley, South (left) on Hassayampa Village Ln, East (left) on Copper Basin, North (left) on White Spar, East (right) on goodwin and continue to the finish line on the Cortez St.
10K Route-Plot A Route
10K Route-All Trails
5K: The 5K is a loop course. Start on Montezuma in front of Palace Bar heading South, West (right) on Goodwin, stay left onto Summit which turns into Glenwood, South (left) on Park, West (right) on Country Club, South (left) on Highland, East (left) on Copper Basin, North (left) on White Spar, East (right) on Goodwin and continue to the finish line on the Cortez St.
5K Route-Plot A Route
5K Route-All Trails
.3 Mile High Fun Run: .3 Mile Dash from the start line on historic Whiskey Row to the finish line on Cortez St.
.3 Mile High Fun Run Route-Plot A Route
Course Descriptions with water station locations and directions is now located in our new Whiskey Row Marathon Race Packet. You can download the race packet with the link below.
Whiskey Row Marathon Race Packet
Fast Facts for WRM Runners:
Parking:
Runners and guests may park in the city’s five-story parking garage on Granite Street (located less than two blocks from the starting line). A $5 parking fee may apply. Streets around the area will be closed. We do NOT advise parking on streets downtown.
Gear Check:
Runners may store valuables or drop bags labeled with their bib numbers. These items may be picked up at the Finish Line/Refreshment Garden area after the race.
Please note: Clothing and other items discarded along the running routes will be available for pick up at noon on Sunday, October 15th at the James Family Prescott YMCA. Items not picked up by October 31st will be donated to local charities.
