Straight to the summit — 2,700 feet up in one lung-busting push
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A Vertical K-style summit race that goes straight up Mt. Bachelor — no loops, no descent, just 2,700 feet of elevation gain in 3.6 miles from West Village to the 9,000-foot volcanic summit. The course climbs through mountain forest on smooth singletrack before transitioning to increasingly rocky and technical lava rock trails as it nears the summit. No aid stations on course — runners carry their own nutrition and hydration. After finishing at the summit, all participants hike 6.5 miles back down to West Village via the 16K descent route, passing through the Pine Marten aid station.
Some ultra experience recommended
Bend, OR, United StatesSeptember 12, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start/Finish/Aid Stn - West Village Start | 0.0 | 6,378 ft |
Course Marshal & Vertical Finish Finish | 3.3 | 9,029 ft |
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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.
Race finishes at the 9,000' summit of Mt. Bachelor; exposed above treeline for the upper mile
Mountain environment — conditions can change rapidly; no bail-out route once above Pine Marten elevation
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