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Bachelor Ascent 16K

Basic Listing
  1. Daybreak Racing
  2. 2026 Edition

Race to the summit and back in a single epic 10-mile loop

Directions
Registration OpensFebruary 01, 2026
DeadlineSeptember 06, 2026
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September 12, 2026
Saturday 9:00am PDT start
Bend, OR
United States
10.2 miles
Loop Course
2,750 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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2026
Established

What Makes It Great

A single-loop mountain trail race that packs in the full Bachelor Ascent experience — summit, views, and technical volcanic terrain — in 10.2 miles. Starting at West Village, the course climbs through forest onto smooth dirt singletrack before emerging above treeline onto increasingly rocky and steep lava rock trails to the 9,000-foot summit. The descent follows the smooth, winding Evergreen Trail back to the finish. One aid station at Pine Marten Lodge, accessible by chairlift for crew and spectators.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
High Altitude
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Race Highlights

Summit to finish in one loop
Climbs directly to the 9,000' volcanic summit with sweeping Cascade views, then descends Evergreen Trail back to West Village
Technical lava rock above treeline
Upper section features rocky, exposed volcanic trail on the flanks of Mt. Bachelor — scrambling and careful foot placement required
Lift-accessible spectating
Friends and family can take the Pine Marten chairlift to cheer runners on their way to and from the summit

Finish Awards

Custom Finisher Award
All finishers receive a custom award at the finish line.
Top 3 Age Group Award
Top 3 women and top 3 men receive a custom-made award.

Bachelor Ascent 16K

Bend, OR, United StatesSeptember 12, 2026

September 12, 2026
Course map for Bachelor Ascent 16K
DistDistance10.2 mi
GainElevation Gain2,750 ft
LimitCutoff8 h
Steep ClimbingHigh AltitudeVariable WeatherSun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensFebruary 01, 2026
Registration DeadlineSeptember 06, 2026
Race DaySeptember 12, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
10.2 mi
Distance
Loop
Route
8h
Cutoff Time
7,395 ft
Average Elevation
2,750 ft
Total Ascent
2,750 ft
Total Descent
9,032 ft
High Point
6,368 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start - West Village
Start
0.06,378 ft
Course Marshal
Aid Station
3.29,029 ft
Pine Marten
Aid Station
5.77,733 ft
Finish - West Village
Finish
10.26,378 ft

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On-Site Camping Available

RV and car camping available on the paved parking area at Mt. Bachelor on Friday night, with an overnight use fee paid directly to Mt. Bachelor. No designated camping areas — parking lot style only. Multiple campgrounds, sno parks, and resorts available along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (OR-46) nearby. Nearest lodging is in Bend, 20 minutes away. Discounted rooms available at Riverhouse Lodge (Daybreak lodging partner); call 541-617-7278 or book online and mention Bachelor Ascent.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew are welcome at the Pine Marten aid station and the Start/Finish area at West Village. Pine Marten is accessible by hiking up the course or purchasing a lift ticket. Crew must follow race rules and directions from event officials.
Weather
High Altitude

Course reaches the 9,000' summit of Mt. Bachelor; upper portions are exposed above treeline

Rapid Weather Changes

Mountain environment — weather conditions can change rapidly above mid-mountain elevations

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•September 12, 2026