Mt. Ashland Trail Run

Saturday, June 24, 2023 Past event
12:00 PM PDT
Ashland, Oregon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Mt. Ashland Trail Run on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the beautiful Ashland, Jackson area! This festive event invites runners of all levels to tackle the tallest mountain in the Siskiyou range, with options to complete either one or two laps of the stunning course. Each lap spans approximately 3.9 miles with a challenging ascent of nearly 1,000 feet, offering breathtaking views and a thrilling descent through the scenic back bowls of the mountain.

The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with packet pick-up available from 7:30 to 8:45 AM at the ski area. Participants will gather for a pre-race briefing at 8:55 AM, ensuring everyone is ready for the challenge ahead. Every finisher will walk away with a commemorative item and a medal, plus enjoy a finish party complete with refreshments. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or just looking for a fun day outdoors, the Mt. Ashland Trail Run promises an unforgettable experience!

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Organiser's description

Get ready to summit the tallest mountain in the Siskiyou range...or do it twice! This festive race to celebrate mountain running climbs Mt. Ashland through the ski area, then descends the "back bowls" around the mountain to return to the start.

All races start at 9:00am. Packet pick-up is 7:30 - 8:45am at the ski area. There will be a pre-race briefing at 8:55am at the start line.

The race will start and finish in the ski area parking lot. The course will follow the Mt. Ashland Summit Trail, climbing nearly 1,000' in about a mile. Catch your breath at "the ball" and then descent back to the ski area using Forest Service Roads 300 and 20. You can view the Strava route at https://www.strava.com/routes/3044331369622839442. Each lap is approximately 3.9 miles at 921' of vertical climb.

There are two options this year: 1 lap or 2 laps!

As in "stuff we all get". As if running a great race isn't enough, every finisher will also receive a nice commemorative item, as well as a finisher medal. Finish party will include refreshments. Shirts and other items are available as add-ons.

Location

11 Mt. Ashland Ski Rd., Ashland, 97520, OR, United States

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