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A Trail Running Festival

in the Siskiyou Mountains

of Southern Oregon

JULY 13 & 14 | ASHLAND, OR

Celebrating 25 years on the Siskiyou Mountains

Registration now open!

Join us on July 13 and 14, 2024 high above the Rogue Valley for the 25th annual Siskiyou Out Back Trail Running Festival (The SOB)! We have a number of very cool changes this year. We are moving the 15K to Sunday and adding both a 8K race and kids race on Sunday as well.  We will be serving food to all runners, both days.  We'll even have live music on Sunday.  Also new, we are adding an additional hour to the 100K, for a full 18 hours of fun!

Each run begins and ends at the Mt. Ashland Lodge, at an altitude of 6500 feet. From there the courses meander along the Pacific Crest Trail with breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta, Mt McLaughlin, and the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges.  As you finish the ultra distances, a mug, medallion, and other swag await you.  Massage therapists are available until 5pm--sorry 100K runners!

Check out our races below!

Events
Dates
Start Times
Locations
Tee/mug pick-up

Friday, July 12

3 - 6 PM

RVR SOB Dinner

Friday, July 12

6:00 PM

Mt. A Lodge Movie Night

Friday, July 12

7:00 PM

Mt. A Lodge Breakfast

Saturday, July 13

4:00 AM

Mt. A Lodge 100K Race

Saturday, July 13

5:00 AM

Mt. A Lodge 50M Race

Saturday, July 13

6:00 AM

Mt. A Lodge 50K Race

Saturday, July 13

7:00 AM

Mt. A Lodge 15K Race

Sunday, July 14

9:00 AM

Mt. A Lodge 8K Race

Sunday, July 14

9:30 AM

Mt. A Lodge Kids Run

Sunday, July 14

11:00 AM

Mt. A Lodge
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2024 Siskiyou Out Back - Race Overview:

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100K - Saturday, July 13

Start Time:

5:00 am (no early start)

Time Limit:

18 hr

Qualifier:

Western States and UTMB Indexed

A classic 100K with the first half following the 50K course along the PCT.  Jumping off the PCT things get interesting with our most primitive and beautiful trail, Split Rock taking you along a ridge towards Wagner Butte.  Potlicker Aid Station awaits you as you drop down into the Ashland Watershed where you will find it warmer.  Care should be taken to make hydration is well managed.  After a tour of our popular trails, you will head back towards the finish where Time Warp trail will take you the top of Mt. Ashland, and the final drop to the finish line at the Lodge.

Drop bags are available at both Siskiyou Gap and Potlicker.  We recommend you pack poles, jacket and a headlamp at Potlicker.  The last two items are not needed the first pass through the aid station.

50M - Saturday, July 13

Start Time:

6:00 am (no early start)

Time Limit:

15 hours

Qualifier:

UTMB Indexed

An enjoyable 50M with the first half following the 50K course along the PCT.  Jumping off the PCT things get interesting with our most primitive and beautiful trail, Split Rock, taking you along a ridge towards Wagner Butte.  Potlicker Aid Station awaits you as you drop down into the Ashland Watershed where you will find it warmer.  Care should be taken to make hydration is well managed.  After a tour of our popular trails, you will head back towards the finish where Time Warp trail will take you the top of Mt. Ashland, and the final drop to the finish line at the Lodge.

Drop bags are available at both Siskiyou Gap and Potlicker.  We recommend you pack poles, jacket and a headlamp at Potlicker.  The last two items are not needed the first pass through the aid station.

50K - Saturday, July 13

Start Time:

7:00am (no early start)

Time Limit:

10 hours

Qualifier:

UTMB Indexed

Our original race, one that has started many runners on their journey running ultra marathons.  From world class aid stations to beautiful vistas, our 50K has it all.  Just like our name says, this is an out-and-back along the Pacific Crest Trail.  A wee bit of road running helps separate runners and prevents most of the two way traffic.  If you have been considering trying an ultra, this is the one!

15K - Sunday, July 15

Start Time:

9:00am

Time Limit:

3 hours

Qualifier:

N/A

Our fun 15k takes you out the PCT to Willamette Meridian.  The turn around will take you on Road 20, back to Grouse Gap, where you return to the PCT and the finish line. You'll have one good climb early and a climb to the finish but by that time you can smell the barn, and by that we mean, food, beer and music!

8K - Sunday, July 15

Start Time:

9:45am

Time Limit:

1-1/2 hours

Qualifier:

N/A

Our introduction to trail running, the 8k takes you out Road 20 to Grouse Gap, then returning on the PCT.  Flat to begin with, experiencing running on the PCT is not to be missed.  Gentle rolling hills and a climb to the finish but by that time you can smell the barn, and by that we mean, food, beer and music!

* This event is permitted under the authority of both the Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest and Klamath National Forest.

What you need to know

Before Your Siskiyou Out Back Race

Packet pickup

You only need to pick up your bib race morning. Our registration desk in the Mt. Ashland Lodge opens as follows:

  • 100K  4:15am Saturday
  • 50M   5:15am Saturday
  • 50K   6:15 am Saturday
  • 15K. 7:30 am Sunday
  • 8K  9:00 am Sunday

Pacer and crew

No pacers are allowed, however family and friends are welcome to join the runner at the top of Mt. Ashland. No crews are allowed on Road 20 past the Lodge as the access road is also a small part of the course.

Awards

 Mugs to all finishers on Saturday!

Cowbells will be awarded to the top three in each age division as well as to the first man and woman overall. Results will be posted near the finish line. Complete results will be available on the SOB website by the end of race weekend.

Camping

Camping at the Mt. Ashland Lodge parking lot (paved) both Friday and Saturday. New this year, there will be limitations on where you can park.

Age divisions

Ultra Distances:  Men and Women, 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.

15K and 8K adds a 12 and under and 12-15 and 16-19

Direction to start line

All races start and finsish on Mt. Ashland by the Lodge. 

Direction: Take the Interstate 5 Mount Ashland exit (exit #6), located 10 miles south of Ashland and 5 miles north of the California/Oregon border. Follow the signs to the ski area located about 8 miles from the Interstate. If driving from Ashland, please allow at least 40 minutes driving time to get there.

Aid station supplies

Most aid stations will be stocked with electrolyte drink, gels, water, potatoes, chips, cookies, pretzels, candy and other ultra goodies. All aid stations are full service.

Post race food & drinks

Awaiting you at the finish line will be plenty of refreshments plus lunch and a beer. Please let us know your intent on eating with us at registration as it helps with our planning.

T-shirt & mugs

This year's t-shirt will be Nike! Shirts and purchased mugs must be picked up prior to the start of your race.

Youth runners

Runners under 18 years old desiring to run ultra distances require race director approval.  Special pricing for 12 and under for the 8K.  Free kids run on Sunday!

Trekking poles

Poles can only be used on the 50M and 100K runs starting at Potlicker Aid Station

2nd Guessers

You can drop down to a shorter event race morning

Photographers

Our race photographers will be at the start, out on the course, and at the finish, so smile throughout your run! If you want to see pictures from prior years, click here.

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Notice:

No transfers or postponements. 50% refund available up to 60 days before the race. If you cannot run for any reason, please know that your entry is going to the non-profit organizations listed below. Unless by prior arrangement with the race directors, the t-shirt and mug must be picked up on race day. Any not picked up by the start of your race will be sold to attendees.


What prior participants say about us:

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Jeff

What a great day we had on Saturday! I loved the views, the trees, the flowers, and especially the people. No smoke, no heat, and even some afternoon clouds made it the ideal day for a run. Your aid stations had everything we needed, with lavish heaps of encouragement on top. Thank you for all your work on our behalf!

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Harrison

The SOB was exactly what I was hoping for in my first 100k. The race organization was excellent with a great, well marked course. The atmosphere couldn’t have been better with the right mix of competition and support amongst all the runners. The aid stations were also just what you want due to the amazing crew of volunteers who were incredibly enthusiastic and helpful. Overall a phenomenal race.

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Josh

I absolutely loved the 100k. The course was gorgeous and fun. The runners were well supported with ample aid stations. The volunteers at the aid stations were tremendously helpful. I highly recommend the SOB events!

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Joshua

I loved the whole vibe in the ski lodge with shared meals and lots of chance to socialise. It’s so fun to meet people the night before the race and then to see them again out on the course. On course, the aid stations were all super, with all of the extras in addition to food and drink … sun screen, ice, lube. A much-appreciated luxury were the volunteers at all of the important turns, dedicating their whole day to make sure none of us went astray.

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Paul

Thank you so much for organizing a fantastic event. The efficient packet pickup on Friday afternoon, the speedy bib pickup/registration on Saturday morning, and the stream of chitter chatter over the public address system. Not sure how you got the weather so perfect: just a hint of haziness in the morning to make outstanding photos possible, which faded away so that we could enjoy the majestic views over the mountains. Truly spectacular. The aid station volunteers were super friendly, eager and able to help with whatever ailed the runners. The hose down I got at Jackson Gap with ice cold water was especially welcome! I particularly enjoyed the parts where we could see the views on both sides of the ridge/hill we were running along. Really looking forward to returning next year. And thank you once again, for an excellent event!



Thank you to our Sponsors!
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