Billy Goat Mountain Climb

Event Overview

The Billy Goat Mountain Climb is a trail race held in the Cleveland National Forest, near Silverado, California. The start and finish line is on Maple Springs Road, next to a creek near Lost Woman Canyon. Runners will be shuttled from a roadside parking lot located a few miles away; the exact shuttle location for the 2026 event has not yet been determined.

Distances

The event offers three distances, all noted for significant elevation gain:

• 17 Miler (Silverado Loop): A loop course with nearly 3,800 feet of elevation gain.
• Half Marathon: An out-and-back course.
• 10K: An out-and-back course.

Course Details

The half marathon and 10K courses begin on Maple Springs Road. Runners start on a gradually inclining asphalt road for about 1.5 miles before transitioning to a dirt truck trail. The half marathon climbs toward Dead Man's Curve and continues to Four Corners before a turnaround. The 10K follows the same route but turns around at Dead Man's Curve, approximately 1.5 miles up the truck trail.

Aid Stations and Cut-offs

Aid stations providing water, electrolytes, and light calories are planned along the courses. Specific cut-off times are enforced:

• For the 17 Miler (Silverado Loop), runners must reach the aid station at approximately mile 10.5 by 10:30 AM.
• For the Half Marathon, runners must reach the aid station at approximately mile 6.5 by 10:30 AM.

Registration and Includes

Registration pricing increases after September 30, 2025. A race day entry includes a race day shirt, finish line snacks and refreshments, a finisher medal, and special awards for the top three overall finishers. Refunds are not allowed, but entries can be applied to the following year's race or transferred under specific cancellation circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.