Bachelor Summit Trailfest
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About the race
Bachelor Summit Trailfest is a multi-day mountain running event on the volcanic slopes of Mount Bachelor in the Central Oregon Cascades. The event occurs on October 3–4, 2026, with race headquarters at West Village Lodge and Pine Marten Lodge, 1,400 feet higher. Facilities at both lodges include restrooms, food, and water; Pine Marten Lodge also receives drop bags and has a cafe and restaurant onsite.
Registration fees include use of the Pine Marten Chairlift to travel between West Village Lodge and Pine Marten Lodge for the duration of each event. The event program includes timed summit loops (6-, 12-, and 24-hour formats) and three looped road and singletrack races over the weekend. Aid provision varies by course, with multiple fully stocked aid stations on summit routes and at Pine Marten Lodge. There is designated event parking and car and RV camping available at West Village Lodge, with additional nearby camping in Bend and Deschutes National Forest.
The event operates under a Special Use Permit from the Deschutes National Forest Service and lists community and trail organizations among its beneficiaries and partners. Organizers state that a portion of race proceeds will be donated to support a local artist and trail runner for ongoing medical expenses. The event acknowledges that it takes place on lands historically tied to the Tenino, Wasco, Warm Springs, and Northern Paiute peoples. Distances: - Summit Loop (6/12/24 hour) - 4.77 miles, 1,785 ft gain - Summit Vista 16K - 10.11 miles, 2,714 ft gain - Cloudchaser 12K - 7.38 miles, 1,404 ft gain - Red Road Hill Dash - 2.29 miles, 1,364 ft gain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
