The original SOB — a classic PCT out-and-back through the Siskiyous with a new summit finish
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The original SOB race and the event that launched many runners into ultramarathon running. This out-and-back along the Pacific Crest Trail travels the scenic Siskiyou Crest with views of Mt. Shasta, the Marble Mountains, and the Cascades, reaching the Jackson Gap high point at 7,100 feet. Updated for 2025, the course now adds a summit finish — after the turnaround, runners climb the backside of Mt. Ashland to a near 360-degree viewpoint at 7,500 feet before a short, steep descent to the finish at Mt. Ashland Lodge. Approachable for first-time ultrarunners, with full-service aid stations and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Some ultra experience recommended
Ashland, OR, United StatesJuly 10, 2027
Siskiyou Out Back 50K is an out-and-back trail race in Ashland, OR, United States, held on July 10, 2027. The course covers 30.8 miles, climbs 4,900 ft, and has a 10h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 6,572 ft | — | |
Grouse Gap Landmark | 2.5 | 6,601 ft | — | |
Willamette Meridian Aid Station Aid Station | 4.5 | 6,877 ft | — | |
Siskiyou Gap Aid Station Aid Station | 10.0 | 5,883 ft | — | Drop Bags |
Jackson Gap Aid Station Aid Station | 15.5 | 7,051 ft | — | |
Siskiyou Gap Aid Station Aid Station | 21.6 | 5,883 ft | — | Drop Bags |
Willamette Meridian Aid Station Aid Station | 25.7 | 6,877 ft | — | |
Finish Finish | 30.9 | 6,581 ft | 10h5:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
Paved camping at Mt. Ashland Lodge parking lot available Friday and Saturday nights. New in 2026: limitations on where you can park. No reservations mentioned — first come, first served.
The exposed PCT ridgeline in July can be warm; carry adequate water on the out section to Siskiyou Gap
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