Mt Ashland Hillclimb Run

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you fill up/should I register early?
Yes, it is highly likely we will fill all the spots the Forest Service allows us and therefore it is in your interest to register earlier rather than later.

Where can I pick up my race packet?
Pick up your race packet the day before the race from 12-6pm at Rogue Valley Runners, 161 E. Main St, downtown Ashland, or on race-day at the start-finish near the bottom of Lithia Park on Winburn Way near the Plaza in downtown Ashland.

When does race-day race desk open?
6:15 AM

Can I pay with a credit card on race day?
No, we take checks or cash only. The cost is $30 on race day (ASSUMING WE HAVE NOT FILLED ALL OF OUR SPOTS)

Do I pay extra on race day?
Yes, you’ll pay $10 more AND you may not get a t-shirt. It’s really a no-brainer to register earlier. If you want a t-shirt in your size, you should really register by July 20.

Are there entry fee refunds?
No. There are no entry fee refunds, regardless of circumstances. We spend a lot of money based on the number of signups. We can’t get refunds for these expenditures.

Where is the start of the race?
The race begins in downtown Ashland at the upper end of the plaza at the base of Lithia Park on Winburn Way. There is a statue of Abraham Lincoln there. It is adjacent to the Elizabethan Theater.

Is there a restroom near the start.
Yes, there are restrooms by the creek, about 100 feet from the start area.

What is the race route?
The race begins in downtown Ashland at the upper end of the plaza at the base of Lithia Park on Winburn Way and proceeds on Winburn Way through Lithia Park to Granite Street. Granite Street becomes a dirt road and wraps around a small reservoir where the road changes names to Glenview Drive. The route then makes a right hairpin turn up Ashland Loop Rd (aka 2060) which becomes paved briefly as it crosses Terrace St and for a few hundred yards after. Then, at the top of Morton St, Ashland Loop Rd turns right and becomes a dirt road again. Aside from name changes, you have basically made only one road change, from Winburn/Granite/Glenview to Ashland Loop Rd. Once on Ashland Loop Road, you will pass through an aid station at White Rabbit (approx 4.2 miles) and another at Four Corners (approx 7 miles). At Four Corners, the route goes up on RD 2080 until the aid station at BullGap Trail (approx 11 miles) where you will be directed to turn right on a single track trail (BullGap Trail) up to the Mt Ashland Lodge. From the aid station near the lodge parking lot, you proceed up to the summit via ski ski runs and snowcat trails. You are aiming for the big white ball at the summit. Please avoid the rock boulders on the left on the way up.

How do you get from Mt Ashland ski lodge to the top of Mt Ashland?
This year we will try to designate two routes--one is more direct and one is less steep. You aim for the big white ball at the top of the mountain. There are several ski runs and cat trail tracks that may be used to get there.

Can I start early?
Non-competitive runners and walkers may start at 7 AM. However, no one should leave before that. Aid stations open based on past year's experience of when folks show up. We try to keep track of how many people actually start and we may take roll this year.

Do I have to wear my race number?
Yes. We may keep track of you by noting your race number at aid stations, plus it helps identify you to other participants.

Will the race be cancelled if the weather is really nasty at the top of the mountain?
If visibility is really poor or it is snowing or extremely windy or extremely cold and wet, we may elect to have the finish at the ski area parking lot instead of the top of the mountain. This has never happened to our knowledge.

Can I have extra clothing brought up to the summit?
Yes, you can have a bag brought up to the summit. Please make sure your name is on the bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

How many aid stations are there?
There are four aid stations along the route and one at the summit.

What drinks and food are provided at the aid stations?
Generally we provide water and a Gatorade-type drink, fruit and sweet and salty snack items.

Should I carry my own water or other drink and/or bring food?
This is a personal matter and will also depend on the weathers conditions on race day. Some people choose to drink more frequently than the aid stations provided. Others skip most aid stations. If you have doubts, bring your own food and drink.

Are you giving t-shirts?
Yes. If you register before July 20^th, we will do our best to get you a t-shirt in your requested size. Register after July 20^th, and we cannot guarantee you a shirt at all.

What are your other prizes?
Each participant gets $10 gift certificate to Standing Stone Brewing Company, plus Clif products and some Dagoba Chocolate. We usually have a small amount of random draw prizes for those who enter before July 20 and some age group winners prizes. There should also be one or more small kegs of Standing Stone beer at the lodge parking lot for responsible adults.

Am I eligible for drawing prizes even if I don’t finish?
Yes, but you must go to the ski area parking lot to pick them up.

How will I know if I won something in the drawing?
Your name will be announced at the ski area parking lot. You can pick that prize up right then and there.

Who can win first place awards?
We are giving first place awards to male and female 10-year age group winners and overall male and female winners. Awards are only for those who start at 8:00 AM. If you start at 7:00 AM you are not eligible.

What clothing should I wear?
This is a personal matter and will also depend on the weathers conditions on race day. Typical conditions at race start are 55-65 degrees. It may warm up on the way, but you will be in and out of shade. On Mt Ashland, the temperature may feel considerably cooler because of wind. The temperature at the lodge may range from 50-75 and at the summit, the temperature may feel another 10-20 degrees cooler because of wind chill.

What kind of shoes should I wear?
Most of the route is on dirt road or dirt single track trail and most conventional running shoes work just fine. The last bit up the hill is rather steep, but most people don’t run this and again most conventional running shoes work just fine.

Will race organizers provide me with a ride from the top of Mt Ashland to the ski area parking lot?
We will try to provide rides for people, however the wait may be longer than it takes to walk back down.

Will the race organizers provide me with a ride back to Ashland?
No. You must find your own ride home. Many people share rides. If you do not have a ride, please notify a race official and we will try to help you find a ride.

Is there a restroom at Mt Ashland?
There are restrooms at the ski area rental building.

Where would a good place be for my friends, relatives, spouse, etc to watch?
The Mt Ashland Lodge parking lot is a great place. It has a fantastic view of Mt Shasta and allows you to see all the runners and walkers as they come by.

How long will the run take?
This depends on the runner, of course, but a very fast time is just under 2 hours. Some people may take 4 hours to complete the run. Some who start at 7:00 AM (non-competitive) may take close to 5 hours to run/walk the distance. Remember the cut-off times on the entry form. There is plenty of time for adequately fit people to finish the event. If you have doubts about starting at 8 and finishing within the time limits, we strongly encourage you to start at 7:00 AM.

What are the course records?
Men: Ric Sayre in approximately 1:42 (he won the Los Angeles Marathon that year too). 1986
Women: Dolores Bergman, 2:13.39 in 2004.

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


Home Registration Course Sponsors Results Ashland FAQ Photos Contact	Frequently Asked Questions Will you fill up/should I register early? Yes, it is highly likely we will fill all the spots the Forest Service allows us and therefore it is in your interest to register earlier rather than later. Where can I pick up my race packet? Pick up your race packet the day before the race from 12-6pm at Rogue Valley Runners, 161 E. Main St, downtown Ashland, or on race-day at the start-finish near the bottom of Lithia Park on Winburn Way near the Plaza in downtown Ashland. When does race-day race desk open? 6:15 AM Can I pay with a credit card on race day? No, we take checks or cash only. The cost is $30 on race day (ASSUMING WE HAVE NOT FILLED ALL OF OUR SPOTS) Do I pay extra on race day? Yes, you’ll pay $10 more AND you may not get a t-shirt. It’s really a no-brainer to register earlier. If you want a t-shirt in your size, you should really register by July 20. Are there entry fee refunds? No. There are no entry fee refunds, regardless of circumstances. We spend a lot of money based on the number of signups. We can’t get refunds for these expenditures. Where is the start of the race? The race begins in downtown Ashland at the upper end of the plaza at the base of Lithia Park on Winburn Way. There is a statue of Abraham Lincoln there. It is adjacent to the Elizabethan Theater. Is there a restroom near the start. Yes, there are restrooms by the creek, about 100 feet from the start area. What is the race route? The race begins in downtown Ashland at the upper end of the plaza at the base of Lithia Park on Winburn Way and proceeds on Winburn Way through Lithia Park to Granite Street. Granite Street becomes a dirt road and wraps around a small reservoir where the road changes names to Glenview Drive. The route then makes a right hairpin turn up Ashland Loop Rd (aka 2060) which becomes paved briefly as it crosses Terrace St and for a few hundred yards after. Then, at the top of Morton St, Ashland Loop Rd turns right and becomes a dirt road again. Aside from name changes, you have basically made only one road change, from Winburn/Granite/Glenview to Ashland Loop Rd. Once on Ashland Loop Road, you will pass through an aid station at White Rabbit (approx 4.2 miles) and another at Four Corners (approx 7 miles). At Four Corners, the route goes up on RD 2080 until the aid station at BullGap Trail (approx 11 miles) where you will be directed to turn right on a single track trail (BullGap Trail) up to the Mt Ashland Lodge. From the aid station near the lodge parking lot, you proceed up to the summit via ski ski runs and snowcat trails. You are aiming for the big white ball at the summit. Please avoid the rock boulders on the left on the way up. How do you get from Mt Ashland ski lodge to the top of Mt Ashland? This year we will try to designate two routes--one is more direct and one is less steep. You aim for the big white ball at the top of the mountain. There are several ski runs and cat trail tracks that may be used to get there. Can I start early? Non-competitive runners and walkers may start at 7 AM. However, no one should leave before that. Aid stations open based on past year's experience of when folks show up. We try to keep track of how many people actually start and we may take roll this year. Do I have to wear my race number? Yes. We may keep track of you by noting your race number at aid stations, plus it helps identify you to other participants. Will the race be cancelled if the weather is really nasty at the top of the mountain? If visibility is really poor or it is snowing or extremely windy or extremely cold and wet, we may elect to have the finish at the ski area parking lot instead of the top of the mountain. This has never happened to our knowledge. Can I have extra clothing brought up to the summit? Yes, you can have a bag brought up to the summit. Please make sure your name is on the bag. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. How many aid stations are there? There are four aid stations along the route and one at the summit. What drinks and food are provided at the aid stations? Generally we provide water and a Gatorade-type drink, fruit and sweet and salty snack items. Should I carry my own water or other drink and/or bring food? This is a personal matter and will also depend on the weathers conditions on race day. Some people choose to drink more frequently than the aid stations provided. Others skip most aid stations. If you have doubts, bring your own food and drink. Are you giving t-shirts? Yes. If you register before July 20^th, we will do our best to get you a t-shirt in your requested size. Register after July 20^th, and we cannot guarantee you a shirt at all. What are your other prizes? Each participant gets $10 gift certificate to Standing Stone Brewing Company, plus Clif products and some Dagoba Chocolate. We usually have a small amount of random draw prizes for those who enter before July 20 and some age group winners prizes. There should also be one or more small kegs of Standing Stone beer at the lodge parking lot for responsible adults. Am I eligible for drawing prizes even if I don’t finish? Yes, but you must go to the ski area parking lot to pick them up. How will I know if I won something in the drawing? Your name will be announced at the ski area parking lot. You can pick that prize up right then and there. Who can win first place awards? We are giving first place awards to male and female 10-year age group winners and overall male and female winners. Awards are only for those who start at 8:00 AM. If you start at 7:00 AM you are not eligible. What clothing should I wear? This is a personal matter and will also depend on the weathers conditions on race day. Typical conditions at race start are 55-65 degrees. It may warm up on the way, but you will be in and out of shade. On Mt Ashland, the temperature may feel considerably cooler because of wind. The temperature at the lodge may range from 50-75 and at the summit, the temperature may feel another 10-20 degrees cooler because of wind chill. What kind of shoes should I wear? Most of the route is on dirt road or dirt single track trail and most conventional running shoes work just fine. The last bit up the hill is rather steep, but most people don’t run this and again most conventional running shoes work just fine. Will race organizers provide me with a ride from the top of Mt Ashland to the ski area parking lot? We will try to provide rides for people, however the wait may be longer than it takes to walk back down. Will the race organizers provide me with a ride back to Ashland? No. You must find your own ride home. Many people share rides. If you do not have a ride, please notify a race official and we will try to help you find a ride. Is there a restroom at Mt Ashland? There are restrooms at the ski area rental building. Where would a good place be for my friends, relatives, spouse, etc to watch? The Mt Ashland Lodge parking lot is a great place. It has a fantastic view of Mt Shasta and allows you to see all the runners and walkers as they come by. How long will the run take? This depends on the runner, of course, but a very fast time is just under 2 hours. Some people may take 4 hours to complete the run. Some who start at 7:00 AM (non-competitive) may take close to 5 hours to run/walk the distance. Remember the cut-off times on the entry form. There is plenty of time for adequately fit people to finish the event. If you have doubts about starting at 8 and finishing within the time limits, we strongly encourage you to start at 7:00 AM. What are the course records? Men: Ric Sayre in approximately 1:42 (he won the Los Angeles Marathon that year too). 1986 Women: Dolores Bergman, 2:13.39 in 2004. QUESTIONS? Please check the links to the left first. If your question is not answered there, email the organizers.