Pincushion Hill Climb
Millerton, California, United States
Sep, 2027 (TBD)
1mi
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Race Information
One mile. Straight up. This will be a chip-timed hill climb starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead in the South Finegold picnic area (Millerton Lk SRA; end of Sky Harbor Rd) and finishing at the top of Pincushion Mountain. There will be a special prize for the top finishers, and age group winners will receive awards as well as Clydesdale/Athena division winners. All runners will receive a custom finisher award and event shirt.
The race also offers the Pincushion Hill Climb: Mountain Goat Edition! The Mountain Goat race is for those who like to go the extra mile or miles. Your first run up will be timed and scored for the regular event, then you have until 12pm (4hrs total) to complete as many trips up to Pincushion Peak as possible. On your first trip down, you must take the long way (just over 1.5 miles), after that, you may descend the same route you took to the top. You must complete at least 2 trips to the top in order to be considered a Mountain Goat. You will receive a special finishers' award, and the top Male & Female runners will receive an additional award.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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