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Whiskey Row Marathon

A 48-year-old mountain race that starts in front of the Palace saloon on Prescott's Whiskey Row and climbs to 7,000 feet.

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Iconic tradition · Prescott, AZ

Whiskey Row Marathon is a landmark running tradition in Prescott, Arizona, with a verified date of October 10, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Start 6:00 AM (marathon)
Second Saturday in October
Where
Courthouse Square, Montezuma & Gurley St.
Prescott, AZ 86301 · Yavapai
Directions
Entry
Marathon $130; half $115; 5K $65; fun run $30
Register
Organized by
James Family Prescott YMCA
48th annual (2026)

What to expect

  • Whiskey Row
  • mile-high start
  • starts at Palace Bar
  • mountain course

2026 Confirmed

Saturday, October 10, 2026

  • Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Billed as one of the toughest marathons in the country, mixing pavement and Forest Service dirt road. Shorter races and a 0.3-mile 'Mile High Fun Run' make it a community event.

The run

Distances
Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K, 0.3-mile fun run
Season
Fall
Benefits
Prescott YMCA scholarship fund

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.