dragon’s back ascent
california’s HIGHEST hill climb!
3 miles and 2,400ft to the top of mammoth mountain! / $3,400 Purse
friday - Sep 20 - 9am / mammoth lakes, CA
bridge start
ridge shred
summit finish
spectators, bring your COWBELL!
your body may quit but the views never will
celebrate at 11,053ft
party with music and donuts before a Summit Ceremony, family photo, and scenic gondola ride off the mountain
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bib pick up -
thursday 9/19: 3-5pm, 6-8pm - trailfest. tent in wood chip lounge under village gondola
friday 9/20: 7:45am-8:30am - Tamarack Lodge/Cross Country Ski Center Yurt: In front of Yurt; 163 Twin Lakes Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
run, hike, or walk the world famous Dragon’s Back Trail to a Summit Party on the top of Mammoth Mountain!
2.75 miles with 2,400 ft vertical gain, straight up
technical trail at high altitude, proper preparation and caution advised
we have dedicated medical staff, patrol, and volunteers along course
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no aid stations along course, take what you may need to finish. A summit party with refreshments and music await at the top
2.5 hour generous cutoff to promote participation from all abilities
97% finish rate in 2022!
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top 5 female/males awarded cash prizes as follows
F1/M1: $700
F2/M2: $600
F3/M3: $250
F4/M4: $100
F5/M5: $50
top 3 female/male runners in each 10 year age group awarded unique gift
age groups: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
overall awards will be given friday 9/20, 11:30am on summit podium
all runners are subject to random drug testing and specifics on race day testing can be found on our Golden Trail Series page
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town bus/trolly will transport participants from Village Plaza friday morning to Tamarack Lodge where you will walk the short 250m to the startline waiting area
once on the summit, free gondola rides will take participants down to Main Lodge where Town bus/trolly will transport runners back to Village Plaza
specific details will be communicated as the event draws closer
Click maps to download GPX file