Bachelor Ascent 16K
September 12, 2026
Bachelor Ascent 16K
10.2 miles / Single Loop Course / 2750’ of gain
The 16K course offers a thrilling mountain trail race experience, featuring 2750’ of elevation gain on a single loop course that climbs up to the 9000’ summit of Mt. Bachelor! Starting and finishing at our West Village staging area, the race packs in all the vert, views and spectator cheering vibes in one epic loop race.
Runners will encounter a broad range of terrain, from broad and smooth dirt single track to steep, punchy doubletrack as well as some exposed and sometimes scrambly volcanic rock trails. Truly magnificent views await from start to finish!
Race Day Schedule
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
Bib Pickup:
Friday at FootZone in Bend: 3:30-5:30PM OR
Race morning: 7:00AM-8:50AM
Race Start: 9:00AM at West Village
Awards Ceremony: 12:30PM
Finish Line Cutoff: 5:00PM
Course Map
Elevation Change
Approximately 2,750' of ascent and 2,750' of descent.
Aid Stations
There 1 aid station on the course, staffed with experienced, enthusiastic volunteers plus professional medical personnel.
Hydration and Nutrition
Options include Neversecond C30 gels and C30 sports drink, water, soda, bananas, oranges, chips, PB&J sandwiches, and much more.
All Daybreak races are cupless
Be sure to bring your own cup for drinking liquids at all aid stations.
| Aid Station | Total Distance (mi) | Segment (mi) | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start - West Village | 0 | 5.7 | Yes |
| #1 - Pine Marten | 5.7 | 4.5 | Yes |
| Finish - West Village | 10.2 | -- | Yes |
Crew & Spectators!
Crew are welcome at the Aid Station and of course the Start/Finish Line area for runner support. Crew and spectators must follow race rules and directions given by an event official, Mt. Bachelor staff, medical personnel and aid station captains.
Pine Marten Aid Station is accessible by either hiking up the course or purchasing a lift ticket and riding the Pine Marten lift up to Pine Marten lodge. The lift can be taken back down to West Village too, so you can follow your runner up and down during the entire race!
Drop Bags
Drop bags are not available for the 16K race.
Poles
Trekking poles are allowed, with cautious and courteous use.
Pacers
No pacers allowed.
Course Detail By Section:
Start to Aid Station 1 (Pine Marten): 5.7 miles. Starting at West Village, runners depart on a gravel service road for 0.3 miles, then veer RIGHT onto the Fly Creek Trail and begin their climb for 1.8 miles initially through mountain forest, cross a gravel service road and continue climbing on the Summit East Trail which soon emerges above treeline to reveal world-class views of the Three Sisters, Broken Top and expansive panoramas of the eastern high desert of Central Oregon. As the climb continues for a mile and a half, it become more rocky and somewhat more steep as it eventually gains the 9000’ summit of Mt. Bachelor. Take in the views on this incredible ascent! At the summit, the trail veers LEFT onto the West Ridge Trail, which is generally rather technical and rocky with lava rock… not the place you want to stumble. The West Ridge Trail descends for about 1.3 miles with incredible views to the west and north of the Cascade Lakes region below, then arrives on an old primitive road bed called Rope Tow Trail for .75 miles, before veering LEFT briefly onto Summit Crossover service road, arriving at Pine Marten lodge for the aid station. Crew access available and bathrooms inside the lodge.
Aid Station 1 (Pine Marten) to Finish: 4.5 miles. Departing the aid station at Pine Marten lodge, runners get a second shred down Evergreen Trail for 4.5 miles with lots of broad switchbacks as it winds its way back down to West Village for the finish line under the summit of the mountain with cheering friends and family!
Cancellations
See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.
This event is located on the Deschutes National Forest. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.