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Lithia Loop Trail Marathon

Name: Lithia Loop Trail Marathon
Start: 2025-11-08
End: 2025-11-08
Location: Ashland

Ashland, United States • 8 Nov 2025

The Lithia Loop Trail Marathon, held in Ashland, Oregon, is a challenging loop course featuring a mix of 2 miles of pavement, 3 miles of double track trail, 6 miles of single track trail, and 15 miles of closed dirt road. The route includes a significant elevation change, climbing over 3,000 feet in the first 10 miles and descending the same amount in the last 6 miles. Scheduled for November, the event often experiences varied weather, from sunny and mild to rain or snow at higher elevations. Participants receive a technical garment, medal, and finishers meal. The event also offers a Mini Marathon and 10k Trail Run on the same course with modified routes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Ashland

Race information

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26 mi

914 m+

Marathon

10 km

10k Trail Run

Mini Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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