dragon’s back ascent
california’s HIGHEST hill climb
3 miles, 2,400ft to the top of mammoth mountain! / $3,400 Purse
friday - Sep 19 - 9am / mammoth lakes, CA
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bib pick up -
thursday 9/19: 12-6pm - 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
2.75 miles with 2,400 ft vertical gain, straight up
follow GREEN flags, ribbons, and directional signage
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
2024 Gondi Operating hours
fri: 8am-1:00pm
sat: 9am-3:30pm
sun: 9am-3:30pm
Prices
Adult (23-64) $19
Young Adult (13-22) $15
Child (5-12) $7
4 and under FREE
80+ FREE
NEW Ikon Pass Holder FREE
Employee FREE
Click maps to download GPX file
bridge start
ridge shred
summit finish
bring your COWBELL!
celebrate at 11,053ft
party with music, donuts, and summit ceremony