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48th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon

Prescott, AZ

Sat, Oct 10, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 10th, 2026

Where

Montezuma & Gurley St, Prescott AZ

Distances

Marathon · 5K · Half · 10K

Typical weather

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2025

5869°F

dry

2024

6384°F

dry

2023

5676°F

dry

2022

5070°F

dry

2021

4165°F

dry

2020

5878°F

dry

2019

4364°F

dry

2018

4460°F

dry

2017

3973°F

dry

2016

5676°F

dry

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About this race

48th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon

Date: October 10, 2026

Location: Montezuma & Gurley St, Prescott, AZ

For more information, visit: Whiskey Row Marathon Registration

Course Details

Starting and finishing in historic downtown Prescott, home of the famous Whiskey Row, this marathon course is considered one of the most difficult in the U.S., offering panoramic views of Northern Arizona. Starting at 5,280 feet, the elevation increases to 7,000 feet at the 13 mile turn around. The course is paved and dirt road. You may walk or run any of the events.

Event Details and Schedule

  • Marathon: 6:00am
  • Marathon Early Start: 5:00am
  • Half Marathon: 7:00am
  • 10K: 7:30am
  • 5K: 8:00am
  • .3 Mile High Fun Run: 7:10am

Beneficiary Information

Proceeds from this race go directly into the scholarship fund at the Prescott YMCA to assist children and families in financial need to participate in child care, swimming lessons, youth sports and gymnastics classes.

Course map

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