Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K & 30K
Ridgecrest, United States • 6 Dec 2025
Event
The Over The Hill Track Club High Desert Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Ridgecrest, California. All distances start and finish in the Cerro Coso Community College gym parking lot. Distances offered:
- 50K
- 30K
- 10K
Registration closes December 4, 2025. Camping is not permitted on Cerro Coso property; camping is available on nearby BLM land. The Hampon Inn is listed as the host hotel.
Course and logistics
The 30k and 50k use loop courses on rolling desert terrain on dirt roads with elevation between 2,400 ft and 3,500 ft. The 10k route runs from the college parking lot through the old Goldbug Mining area and joins the 30k route near Gracie's aid station. There are nine aid stations on the longer courses; runners are advised to carry a water bottle between aid stations. Bathrooms and showers are available in the gym on race day. Pizza and soda will be available at the finish and an alcoholic beverage will be provided to those over 21.
Awards and rules
All finishers receive a handmade ceramic medal. Overall male and female winners are recognized for each distance. The 30k and 50k have age-group awards, three deep, in these divisions: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. There is a Military Division award for top male and female finishers not receiving other awards. Lifetime entry free is offered to the first male and female in the 50K. Early starters are exempt from awards. Minimum ages: 17 for the 50K and 16 for the 30K. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable; a credit policy is in place for withdrawals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.