#SiskiyouOutBack
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!
Friday, July 12
3 - 6 PM
RVR SOB DinnerFriday, July 12
6:00 PM
Mt. A Lodge Movie NightFriday, July 12
7:00 PM
Mt. A Lodge BreakfastSaturday, July 13
4:00 AM
Mt. A Lodge 100K RaceSaturday, July 13
5:00 AM
Mt. A Lodge 50M RaceSaturday, July 13
6:00 AM
Mt. A Lodge 50K RaceSaturday, July 13
7:00 AM
Mt. A Lodge 15K RaceSunday, July 14
9:00 AM
Mt. A Lodge 8K RaceSunday, July 14
9:30 AM
Mt. A Lodge Kids RunSunday, July 14
11:00 AM
Mt. A Lodge
5:00 am (no early start)
18 hr
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.
6:00 am (no early start)
16 hours
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.
7:00am (no early start)
10 hours
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!
9:00am
3 hours
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!
9:45am
1-1/2 hours
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.
You only need to pick up your bib race morning. Our registration desk in the Mt. Ashland Lodge opens as follows:
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.
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 at the Mt. Ashland Lodge parking lot (paved) both Friday and Saturday. New this year, there will be limitations on where you can park.
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
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.
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.
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.
This year's t-shirt will be Nike! Shirts and purchased mugs must be picked up prior to the start of your race.
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!
Poles can only be used on the 50M and 100K runs starting at Potlicker Aid Station
You can drop down to a shorter event race morning
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.
The Siskiyou Out Back (SOB) is a non-profit organization and all profits benefit local non-profit organizations. In total, we have given over $200,000 to various non-profits in the last ten years. In 2022 we contributed to Ashland Trails Outdoor School, Family Nurturing Center, Siskiyou Mountain Club, Come Back Alive, a Ukrainian non-profit, and to our partner, Mt. Ashland Ski Area.
