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Bachelor Ascent 28K

Draft Listing
  1. Daybreak Racing
  2. 2026 Edition

Summit the volcano twice — compact distance, full alpine experience

Directions
Registration OpensFebruary 01, 2026
DeadlineSeptember 06, 2026
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September 12, 2026
Saturday 8:30am PDT start
Bend, OR
United States
17.9 miles
Loop Course
4,200 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 two-loop mountain route on Mt. Bachelor that delivers the race's signature summit experience in a compact package. Loop 1 climbs the east face to the 9,000-foot summit and descends the rocky West Ridge to Pine Marten Lodge. Loop 2 retraces the climb from West Village to Pine Marten and finishes with the Evergreen Trail descent. The course features the same dramatic above-treeline views and technical volcanic terrain as the 50K, with 4,200 feet of gain over 17.9 miles.

Difficulty

Intermediate
6/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
High Altitude
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Race Highlights

9,000' summit on Loop 1
Climbs directly to the Mt. Bachelor volcanic summit via the technical east face with views of the Three Sisters and Broken Top
Two loops, two experiences
A summit loop followed by a mid-mountain Pine Marten loop, each starting and finishing at West Village
Lift-accessible crew support
Pine Marten aid station is reachable by chairlift, letting crew and spectators follow the race from above

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 28K

Bend, OR, United StatesSeptember 12, 2026

September 12, 2026
Course map for Bachelor Ascent 28K
DistDistance17.9 mi
GainElevation Gain4,200 ft
LimitCutoff8.5 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentHigh 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.
17.9 mi
Distance
Loop
Route
8h30m
Cutoff Time
7,228 ft
Average Elevation
4,200 ft
Total Ascent
4,200 ft
Total Descent
9,032 ft
High Point
6,368 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start
Start
0.06,371 ft
Course Marshal
Aid Station
3.39,029 ft
Pine Marten
Aid Station
5.77,733 ft
West Village
Aid Station
10.26,378 ft
Pine Marten
Aid Station
13.47,733 ft
Finish
Finish
17.96,371 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 all three aid stations (Pine Marten #1, West Village #2, Pine Marten #3) and the Finish Line. 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; portions run above 7,500 ft

Rapid Weather Changes

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

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Race organizers may implement a mandatory gear requirement if cold or wet weather is forecast

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