Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K & 30K
Ridgecrest, United States • 5 Dec 2026
Over The Hill Track Club High Desert 50K & 30K
The Over The Hill Track Club organizes a multi-distance running event in Ridgecrest, California, centered at the Cerro Coso Community College gym parking lot. The event is scheduled for December 5, 2026, pending permit approval. Bathrooms and showers are available in the gym on race day, and a large grassy area with picnic tables across the road provides space for spectators and families.
Distances:
- 50K
- 30K
- 10K
The 30K and 50K use loop courses on rolling desert terrain composed mainly of dirt roads, with elevation varying between about 2400 ft and 3500 ft. Temperatures on race day can vary widely, so layered clothing is recommended. Nine aid stations are provided on the longer courses with water, Skratch, cookies, and other snacks; participants are advised to carry a water bottle between aid stations. Ibuprofen will not be provided.
The 10K route passes through the old Goldbug Mining area and connects with the 30K route near Gracie's Mansion aid station. All finishers receive a handmade ceramic medallion. Awards include overall and age-group prizes in the 30K and 50K, a military division award, lifetime entry for the first male and female in the 50K, and garment rewards for repeat finishers. Early starters are eligible to finish but are not eligible for awards.
Camping is not permitted on college property; camping options on nearby BLM land are noted by the organizer. Bib and shirt pickup locations include the California Welcome Center and the start area on race day. The event enforces minimum age limits and a no-pet policy, and fees are non-refundable though credit toward the following year may be offered based on withdrawal timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.