Join us Saturday August 1st, 2009 for the 32nd Annual Mt. Ashland Hillclimb Run & Walk. This 13.3 mile event begins in downtown Ashland's beautiful Lithia Park (el 1900') and climbs on tree-canopied dirt roads and trails to finish on the Mt. Ashland summit (7533'), for a total of 5,600' of climbing--that's over a vertical mile! Check out the course map and the great photos from the 2008 event.

Registration is open and more than 150 folks have entered. You can now see who is entered so far here. There are fewer than 100 spots left. NEW in 2009: All participants will start at 7:30AM. This will help timing and also address the issue of people who wanted to switch start times. Also, participants will receive cool, bamboo fabric tuke-type hats from DreamSacks. These are ultra-light, fit in your pocket, wick moisture and are custom-made for this race.

We're part of the 2009 USATF Oregon Mountain Running Series. Lots of fun races--check 'em out.

The Mt Ashland Hill Climb Run has the second most elevation gain of any continuous hill climb in the continental United States. The Pikes Peak Ascent in Colorado is the only event with more--7,800 feet. We have more elevation gain than even the Mt Washington Road Race in New Hampshire (4,727'). The Run to the Sun on the island of Maui takes the cake, with 10,000' going from sea level to the summit of Haleakela.

Male and female winners of our race will get their names on a surviving trophy--a mini-keg of beer--generously provided by our sponsor, Standing Stone Brewing Company. This keg (and others) will be full of beer, to be responsibly enjoyed by all (of age) and will reside at Standing Stone the rest of the year. Claim your bragging rights!

QUESTIONS?
Please check the links to the left first. If your question is not answered there, email the organizers.