The Pincushion Hill Climb is a 1 mile uphill run, starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead in the South Finegold picnic area (Millerton Lk SRA; end of Sky Harbor Rd) and finishing at the top of Pincushion Mountain. There will be a special prize for the Top 3 Male …
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The Pincushion Hill Climb is a 1 mile uphill run, starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead in the South Finegold picnic area (Millerton Lk SRA; end of Sky Harbor Rd) and finishing at the top of Pincushion Mountain. There will be a special prize for the Top 3 Male and Female finishers, age groups winners will receive awards as well as Clydesdale/Athena division winners. All runners will receive a custom finisher award and event shirt.
Pincushion Hill Climb: Mountain Goat Edition! The Mountain Goat race is for those who like to go the extra mile or miles. Your first run up will be timed and scored for the regular event then you have until 12pm (4hrs total) to complete as many trips up to Pincushion Peak as possible. Your first trip down you must take the long way (just over 1.5 miles) after that you may descend the same route you take to the top. You must complete at least 2 trips to the top in order to be considered a Mountain Goat. You will receive a special finishers award and the top Male & Female runners will receive an additional award.
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A must have tough challenge
I like the newest distance: the mountain goat edition: how many times you can summit within 4 hours time frame. It's harder than you think, I made huge positive splits … MORE
I like the newest distance: the mountain goat edition: how many times you can summit within 4 hours time frame. It’s harder than you think, I made huge positive splits every loop (managed to put in 5 loops. You are off-road but always close to the race center. The terrain is very tough on your feet and legs. The temperature can be hot, especially for those who are not from the central valley. During the 5th loop it even crossed my mind if that feat was one of the toughest in my life. A must have for those who like tough challenges. Brilliant race. Top contenders got in 8 loops. The organizers always have a full keg of General Sherman brew. All kinds of refreshments. No drink on the summit though.