Bachelor Ascent
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Bachelor Ascent
Bachelor Ascent is a trail running event held at Mt. Bachelor in the Deschutes National Forest, about 20 minutes west of Bend, Oregon. The event includes the following distances:
- 50K
- 28K
- 16K
- Vertical Ascent 5K
The three loop courses (50K, 28K, 16K) and the straight-up Vertical Ascent 5K each ascend to the 9000' summit of Mt. Bachelor. Registration fees vary by date: 50K $160–$185, 28K $125–$145, 16K $105–$125, Vertical Ascent 5K $70–$90. Race fees exclude applicable taxes, processing fees and optional add-ons such as shirts or hats.
Race services included with registration are a fully marked race course, staging venue and parking, chip timing and results, full service aid stations, medical support and communications, post-race food and beverages, custom finisher awards and professional photography. Podium winners receive awards; the top three women and top three men in each distance receive custom awards. A $10,000 prize purse is allocated to top finishers in the 50K; winners accepting prize money must provide required tax forms and comply with the event Clean Sport/Anti-Doping Policy.
Local lodging arrangements include a block of rooms with a downtown Bend partner and limited RV or car camping on the paved Mt. Bachelor parking area with an overnight use fee. Weather in the mountain environment can change rapidly and mandatory gear requirements may be implemented depending on forecasted conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
