A welcoming intro to the PCT trail experience with a festival finish at Mt. Ashland Lodge
Other trail races within 195 miles
The SOB's intro-level trail run and a perfect first taste of the Siskiyou trail experience. The 8K heads out on Road 20 to Grouse Gap, then returns on the Pacific Crest Trail — flat to start, with gentle rolling hills and a final climb to the finish. Food trucks, live music, and cold drinks await at the festival finish at Mt. Ashland Lodge.
Suitable for first-timers
Ashland, OR, United StatesJuly 11, 2027
Siskiyou Out Back 8K is a loop trail race in Ashland, OR, United States, held on July 11, 2027. The course covers 5 miles, climbs 600 ft, and has a 1h30m cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start / Finish Start | 0.0 | 6,588 ft | — |
Grouse Gap Turn Around Aid Station | 2.4 | 6,601 ft | — |
Finish Finish | 5.0 | 6,588 ft | 1h30m11:15 AM |
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.
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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.
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