2026 Suicide Prevention Poker Run

Get ready for an awesome in-person event where community spirit meets fun and purpose. Cruise through a scenic route, collect cards at each stop, and learn how to help a Veteran experiencing a mental health crisis. It’s a day full of good vibes, great people, and a chance to make a real difference. Don’t miss out on this meaningful adventure—let’s ride together and support a cause that matters!

• Kick-Off Ceremony at Prescott VA Medical Center (500 North Highway 89).
• Registration starts at 8am, kick stands up at 9am.
• Enjoy light breakfast refreshments (coffee, juice, fruit, pastries) from 8am-9am, provided by Marine Corps League, Copper State Detachment #906.
• There will be a brief ceremony with presentation of the colors (Color Guard), National Anthem, short discussion about Veteran suicide prevention, and a prayer.
• Ride begins at Prescott VA Medical Center and ends at VFW Post #10227 in Prescott Valley. Along the route, riders will make stops near Jerome, Cottonwood and Camp Verde, picking up poker cards along the way. Best and worst poker hands win a prize.
• Free T-Shirt and Ride Pin to all those who finish the ride.
• At the last stop, enjoy lunch provided by VFW Post #10227.
• For more information, call Karen at 928-445-4860, extension 2718.

Map and turn by turn directions

Starting Point:

Prescott VA Medical Center

500 AZ-89 North

Prescott, AZ 86313

• From Prescott VA Medical Center take AZ-89 North
• turn right onto AZ-89A North
• turn right onto Forest Route 104

(33 min, 25.5 mi)

Stop #1:

Mingus Summit Rest Area / Picnic Site/

Forest Route 104, Jerome, AZ 86331

• From Mingus Summit Rest Area / Picnic site continue on AZ-89A North
• turn right onto S Calvary Way in Cottonwood

(32 min, 15.4 mi)

Stop #2 American Legion, Post #25

480 S Calvary Way, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

• From American Legion Post #25 continue on AZ-89A North
• turn right onto AZ-260 East
• turn left onto Finnie Flat Rd
• turn right onto E Arnold Street
• turn left onto South 3rd Street in Camp Verde

(28 min, 16.8 mi)

Stop #3 American Legion Post 93

286 S 3rd St, Camp Verde, AZ 86322

• From American Legion Post 93, continue South on 3rd Street
• turn right onto West Hollamon St
• turn right onto Hwy 260,
• turn left onto West General Crook Trail
• turn left onto South I-17
• take the exit for AZ-169 South
• turn right onto AZ-69 North
• turn left onto Valley View Drive
• turn right on East 2nd St
• turn left on North 5th St

(42 min, 34.5 mi)

Final Stop: VFW Post 10227

2375 N 5th St, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Event Venue

500 AZ-89, 500 State Highway 89, Prescott, United States

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