Lithia Loop Trail Marathon

Lithia Loop Trail Marathon - Ashland, OR

The Lithia Loop Trail Marathon takes place on November 7, 2026 in Ashland, Oregon, and is organized by Rogue Valley Runners. The event uses a loop course and offers multiple race distances.

Distances:

• Marathon
• Half-Marathon
• Mini Marathon
• 10k Trail Run

The course is composed of 2 miles of pavement, 3 miles of double track trail, 6 miles of single track trail, and 15 miles of closed course dirt road. The route climbs over three thousand feet in the first 10 miles and then descends a similar amount in the final 6 miles. The main loop is run counter-clockwise. The 10k course turns onto the Wonder Trail to descend back to Lithia Park. Mini Marathon runners follow the marathon route past Lower Horn Gap Road and AS, then take Rickety Trail to the 2060 Road junction, descend 2060, turn left on 300 Road, enter upper Wonder Trail, and descend to Lower Wonder back to Lithia Park.

November weather has varied for this event; conditions have ranged from sunny and around 60 degrees at the finish to light or moderate rain and snow at higher elevations. Entries include a technical garment, a medal, and a finishers meal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.