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Whiskey Row Marathon
Whiskey Row Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 0.3-Mile Mile-High Fun Run event held in Prescott, Arizona. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in May; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Prescott, AZ
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- May
- Location
- Prescott, Arizona
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 0.3-Mile Mile-High Fun Run
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Very hilly mountain course at altitude (~5,400+ ft); considered one of the toughest marathons in the US
- Registration
- whiskeyrowmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $140 (from whiskeyrowmarathon.com, checked October 5, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:00 AM MST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road
- Typical race-day weather
- about 57°F at the start, 95% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Whiskey Row Marathon
A long-standing, demanding mountain race starting and finishing in historic downtown Prescott near the famous Whiskey Row, offering marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a fun run. Its high-altitude, hilly course is regarded as one of the toughest in the country.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the oldest and most challenging marathons in Arizona (48th annual); panoramic Northern Arizona mountain views
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Whiskey Row Marathon: common questions
- When is the Whiskey Row Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Whiskey Row Marathon held?
- In Prescott, Arizona.
- What distances does the Whiskey Row Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 0.3-Mile Mile-High Fun Run.
- How many people run the Whiskey Row Marathon?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Whiskey Row Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at whiskeyrowmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Whiskey Row Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $140 (from whiskeyrowmarathon.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Whiskey Row Marathon start?
- 6:00 AM MST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Whiskey Row Marathon?
- about 57°F at the start, 95% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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