Siskiyou Out Back Running Festival

Siskiyou Out Back Running Festival : Ashland, OR

The Siskiyou Out Back Running Festival takes place July 11-12, 2026 in the Mt. Ashland area near Ashland, Oregon. The event is described as the 27th annual festival and as a nonprofit with a local community focus. The festival format spans two days and includes camping, food, and music. Registration closes on Mon, Jul 6. The venue references Mt Ashland Lodge and the Mt. Ashland Ski parking lot.

Distances and course highlights

• 100K
• 50K
• 15K
• 8K

The 100K course starts near Mt Ashland Lodge, loops around the mountain, descends into the Ashland Creek Watershed, then climbs back into high country to the ridge that connects Wagner Butte to the Siskiyou Crest. Runners use the Split Rock trail to join the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and follow the last portion of the 50K course along the Siskiyou Crest. The finish includes a final climb to the top of Mt Ashland and a descent to the Lodge.

The 50K is an out-and-back along the PCT with a short section of gravel road to separate traffic. The course includes ridgetop views, aid stations, and finishes with a run to the top of Mt Ashland followed by a descent into the finish area.

The 15K and 8K both start at the Mt. Ashland Ski parking lot, use Forest Service road to reach the PCT at Grouse Gap, and include a water station at Grouse Gap. The 15K turns around at the Willamette Meridian; the 8K returns from Grouse Gap to the parking lot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.