Mt. Ashland Hill Climb
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About the race
The Mt Ashland Hill Climb is a trail event in Ashland, Oregon that follows trails and fire roads from town to the summit of Mt Ashland. The route begins in Lithia Park at about 1900 feet and finishes at the summit near 7500 feet, with a total elevation gain of over one mile and a course distance of about 13.5 miles.
The course surface includes pavement, long sections of fire road, and a final steep single-track to the summit. The event includes categories for runners, hikers, and mountain bikers, and the start order is staged to reduce mixing on the course. Aid stations are located along the route with water and a variety of calories and electrolytes; named stations include White Rabbit, 4 Corners, Bull Gap, and Mt A Lodge with corresponding mile and elevation markers.
Registration opens January 1 and prices increase in May. Race fees have included a race shirt, lunch, snacks, beer, and age group prizes. If the event is canceled, registrations may be rolled over to a future year instead of refunded.
Proceeds benefit three local nonprofit organizations: Ashland Woodland and Trails Association, Ashland DEVO youth mountain biking program, and Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association. The event has recorded course times with historical men's and women's records at 1:41:50 and 2:07:00 respectively. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
