FAQ

  • Refunds? - no, sorry.  This is a benefit for a great trails organization.  Consider it a donation towards a great cause. Send me and email and I can rollover your registration if you can give me a good story.  
  • Where is the start of the race? - In front of Skout at the start of Lithia Park on Winburn Way. 
  • Can we continue if we miss the cutoff? - yes, but if you do, you are no longer in the race and know that you are on your own.  Take a few extra food/water from that aid station.  The cutoffs are very generous.  In previous years we haven't had to cutoff anyone.  
  • Will there be snow? - Maybe.  I'll keep you posted, but hiking on snow isn't a big deal in June.  
  • Poles? - You are allowed to use hiking poles for any section of the race, but I'd suggest putting one in your drop bag as you probably won't need it until the last section. We'll have some lost and found poles from the ski area at the start of the last section for you to use.  
  • Are there restrooms on the course? - Not unless you count the big outdoors. NOT THAT WE'RE SUGGESTING THAT. It is too difficult to get Portapotties in remote locations, through closed gates, bumpy dirt roads, etc.  There are restrooms at the Mt Ashland Lodge.  
  • Are there restrooms? - Yes, there are restrooms at the Mt Ashland Lodge. Not at the summit.  You'll have to hike back down after you finish to use the restroom.  
  • Where should we park for the race? - It's best to get dropped off by someone for the start. If you have to park, we recommend the parking structure on Hargadine St adjacent to the OSF campus which is 2$ to park for all day parking from 6 am to 6 pm.  There is on street parking near by, but most parking spots downtown has a 2 hr limit.  Here's a good downtown Public Parking map
  • Will there be shuttles? - Yes, Ashland Mtn Adventures will have room for 20+ folks for a shuttle at 12:30 pm and at 3:30 pm.  Bring 10$ cash.   
  • Drop bag? - yes, but please limit your bag size.  Just toss in a change of clothes and some warm layers. We'll have it at the lodge by the time you finish.  
  • Day of registration? - Yes. Cash only and please show up early.  ($100/$50 for Adult/Youth)
  • Categories? - We'll have age group and gender categories which will be determined by the entrants (I like to have at least 5 entries per category).  We'll make this up the day before.  In general, we'll have it by sex and age group (under 14, under 18, over 40, over 50, over 60)
  • What kind of bike can I use? - Up to you.  I suggest a light XC mtn bike so you can enjoy the singletrack on your way back down, but feel free to use your gravel bike.  
  • Will the course be well marked? - You betcha!
  • Can you run if you are in the hiking category? - Sure, the hiking category just gets you to the summit an hour earlier so you can join the festivities an hour earlier.  

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