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Name: Tough As Nails - Roxy Ann Trail Race
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Medford

Medford, United States • 16 May 2026

Tough As Nails - Roxy Ann Trail Race

The event takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Prescott Park at Roxy Ann Peak in Medford, OR. It is organized by the nonprofit Southern Oregon Runners. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Talent Middle School Cross Country team. Volunteers and sponsors support the event; listed sponsors include Rogue Valley Runners and Jackson County Physical Therapy. All participants receive finisher socks.

The courses use the park trail system and service roads. The start and finish for both distances are at the upper gravel parking lot at the base of the peak.

Distances

10 Mile course: mix of service road and trails, includes some of Roxy Ann Peak’s newer trails, about 1800 ft elevation
5K course: counter clockwise loop around the service road back to the finish

Registration closes Friday, May 15 at 11:59 PM PT. The event description notes appreciation for volunteers and sponsors who help stage the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oregon Medford

Race information

Website Registration

10 mi

10 Miler

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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