Experience the ultimate Pacific Northwest trail running festival in the Siskiyou Mountains
Overview
Join us for the annual Siskiyou Out Back Trail Running Festival, set high above the Rogue Valley in Ashland, Oregon. Explore the Pacific Crest Trail, winding trails through the Siskiyou Mountains, and enjoy spectacular views of Mt Shasta and the Cascade Range. This two-day festival offers distances for every runner, from newcomers to seasoned ultrarunners, all wrapped in a vibrant, welcoming community atmosphere.
Enjoy updated courses that showcase the best of the Siskiyous with stunning ridge runs, lush forest trails, and high country vistas. Combine running with food, music, and camping to create an unforgettable mountain adventure.
Course
The SOB courses offer breathtaking trails and challenging climbs with a variety of terrain. The 100K starts near the top of Mt Ashland Lodge and traverses the Pacific Crest Trail, Ashland Creek Watershed, Wagner Butte, the Siskiyou Crest, and Split Rock Trail. Runners experience primitive singletrack, ridgeline out-and-back sections, and a final climb with nearly 360-degree views before descending to the finish.
The 50K begins at Mt Ashland Lodge and follows an out-and-back along the PCT with some gravel road sections to reduce traffic, finishing with a climb to the top of Mt Ashland.
The 15K and 8K on Sunday provide accessible trails for newer runners, combining sections of the PCT with rolling hills, scenic climbs, and a fun finish back at Mt Ashland Lodge where food, drinks, and music await.
Cutoff Details
100K, 18HR overall, cutoff 11:00PM
50K, 10HR overall
15K, 3HR overall
8K, 1.5HR overall
Aid Stations
All aid stations are fully stocked with water, electrolyte drinks, gels, chips, cookies, pretzels, candy, potatoes, and other ultra-friendly foods. Mileage → Aid Station Name → Aid Station Cutoff Time → Drop Bag Location is provided on course maps. Aid stations are spaced throughout all distances to ensure runners remain fueled and supported along the trails.
Logistics
Schedule
Friday, July 11
12:00PM - 6:00PM | Packet and Bib Pick-Up at Rogue Valley Runners, 161 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 97520. Race merchandise available for purchase.
5:00PM - 9:00PM | Dinner at Mt Ashland Lodge, 11 Mt Ashland Ski Rd, Ashland, OR 97520. Food and drinks available for purchase for campers.
Saturday, July 12
3:30AM | Complimentary continental breakfast for racers
4:00AM | Packet and Bib Pick-Up
5:00AM | SOB 100K Start
7:00AM | SOB 50K Start
10:30AM | First 50K finishers
11:00AM - 9:00PM | Food trucks and Mt Ashland Bar open
1:00PM | Permanent Jewelry by Glenys Parker: complimentary commemorative SOB bracelets while they last
1:00PM | 50K Awards
2:00PM - 6:00PM | DJ
2:30PM | First 100K Finishers
6:00PM | 100K Awards
11:00PM | 100K Cut-off
Sunday, July 13
7:45AM | Packet and Bib Pick-Up
9:00AM | 15K Start
9:30AM | 8K Start
11:00AM - 2:00PM | Food Trucks and Mt Ashland Bar Open
11:00AM | Kids Race Start
11:00AM - 2:00PM | Band / Live Music
12:00PM | 15K and 8K Awards
Bib Pickup
Runners can pick up their bibs at Rogue Valley Runners on Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11, or on race mornings at Mt Ashland Lodge. Merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Drop Bags
Drop bags are allowed for 50K and 100K runners. Drop bag drop-off is at Mt Ashland Lodge on race morning. Bags left behind will be collected and stored for pickup after the race.
Crew & Pacers
Family and friends are welcome to join runners at the top of Mt Ashland.
Crew vehicles are not allowed past the Lodge on Road 20.
Visitors should follow all posted course and parking rules.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the SOB experience. To sign up, visit the Volunteer Form. Specific opportunities include
Swag & Medals
All finishers receive a commemorative mug. Race t-shirts are provided by Nike and must be picked up at packet pickup or race morning.
Getting There
Medford International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Mt Ashland Lodge in Ashland, OR
Rogue Valley International Airport is also within driving distance for race participants arriving from out of state
Driving Directions
Passes & Permits
No passes or permits required.
Parking
Parking available at Mt Ashland Lodge for runners, crew, and visitors with limitations on space; follow posted signs
Lodging
Camping available at Mt Ashland Lodge parking lot on Friday and Saturday
Hotels available in Ashland, OR including The Ashland Hills Hotel, Plaza Inn, and Ashland Springs Hotel
Requirements
The SOB offers races for all levels. Ultra distances require prior long-distance running experience. Youth runners under 18 require RD approval to participate in ultra distances.
Policies
Cancelations & Deferrals
No transfers or postponements are allowed. 50% refunds are available up to 60 days before the race. All proceeds benefit the non-profit organizations supported by SOB.
Kid & Youth Policy
Kids are welcome to participate in a free race on Sunday. Youth under 18 wishing to run ultra distances require race director approval. Special pricing is available for children 12 and under participating in the 8K.
Charity & Beneficiary
SOB is a non-profit organization. Proceeds benefit local non-profits including Ashland Trails Outdoor School, Family Nurturing Center, Siskiyou Mountain Club, Come Back Alive, a Ukrainian non-profit, and the Mt Ashland Ski Area. Learn more at SOB Non-Profit Page
Land Acknowledgement
The Siskiyou Out Back respectfully acknowledges that the races take place on the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples, including the Takelma, Shasta, and other local tribes. We honor their stewardship of these lands and encourage all participants to respect the trails and natural environment.
About Rogue Valley Runners
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Disclaimer
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