Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K & 30K

Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K and 30K

The Over The Hill Track Club High Desert ultramarathon is scheduled for December 5, 2026 in Ridgecrest, California, with events organized by the Over The Hill Track Club (OTHTC). Distances offered include:

• 50K
• 30K
• 10K

All distances start and finish at the Cerro Coso Community College gym parking lot. The 30K and 50K use loop courses over rolling desert terrain on dirt roads, with elevation varying between about 2400 ft and 3500 ft. Temperatures on race day can range widely, so participants are advised to bring layers. Aid support includes nine stations stocked with water, Skratch, cookies and other snacks; runners are advised to carry water between aid stations. Ibuprofen is not provided.

Facilities at the venue include gym bathrooms and showers available on race day and a grassy picnic area across the road. Finish-line provisions include pizza and soda, and a complimentary drink from a local brewery for participants over 21 years old.

Awards and recognition include a handmade ceramic medal for all finishers, overall male and female awards for each distance, age-group awards three deep for standard divisions, and a Military Division award for top military finishers who are not receiving other awards. Lifetime entry is awarded to the first male and female in the 50K. Early starters are eligible for finish credit but are exempt from awards. Shirts are long sleeve technical cuts with a custom design; a shirt is guaranteed if paid entry is received by November 1, 2026.

Entry rules state minimum ages of 17 for the 50K and 16 for the 30K. Pets are not allowed in the race area. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable; a credit policy applies for withdrawals, offering graduated credit toward the following year based on how far in advance the withdrawal occurs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.