The Pincushion Hill Climb is a 1 mile uphill run, starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead and finishing at the top of Pincushion Mountain. Runners will not start at the same time, this is single track trail, they will start 3 at a time staggered 5-10 seconds apart. Results …
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The Pincushion Hill Climb is a 1 mile uphill run, starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead and finishing at the top of Pincushion Mountain. Runners will not start at the same time, this is single track trail, they will start 3 at a time staggered 5-10 seconds apart. Results will be based on chip timing, fastest time wins! Open to all ages 12 and up!
There’s also a team category for the Pincushion Hill Climb. Teams can be from 3-5 people and the top 3 times from your team will determine your result. Get your friends to join in on the fun, come up with a cool team name and maybe even coordinate your running gear for the race. Team runners will still be eligible for overall and or age group awards, plus the Team award.
A new event has been added, 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 (4 hrs 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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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.