Ashland Run
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Ashland Run
The Ashland Run is the oldest continuous competitive run in Ashland, Oregon, established in the mid 1970s and held annually around the start of Memorial Day weekend. The event is informal and rugged, organized by the same family group of co-founders and race directors for about half a century.
The course is approximately 4.6 miles long; a pedometer wheel measured 4.6 miles while a separate mapping check showed 4.4245 miles. The route starts near the corner of Pioneer, Hargadine and Fork Streets in front of the outdoor Shakespeare Theatre, runs through several neighborhoods, alleys and trails, winds through Lithia Park, and finishes near the starting area. The approximate halfway point sits about 500 feet higher than the low point near the library, which lies about a quarter mile into the route.
There has not been an entry fee for years and donations are gladly accepted. Refreshments have been provided at the end of the race. Runners are advised to use their own individual tracking devices if they wish to record times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
