2026 Suicide Prevention Poker Run

Join us in September 2026 for the Suicide Prevention Poker Run—ride, roll, and help save lives!
About this Event

Join the 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.

ROUTE DETAILS (2 hrs, 20 mins, 92.2 miles)

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