The Spence Mountain Run will be held at the Shoalwater Bay Trailhead off of Eagle Ridge Road (Gravel) approximately 20 miles northwest of Klamath Falls. The Trailhead for the start/finish and parking is approximately 2 miles from the turn off from Highway 140 (see event photographs for location of Shoalwater Bay). There is a small camp ground with four sites that are first come first serve (free) camp spaces including a vault toilet (no water available at campground). The campground is located 1.5 miles past the trailhead on Eagle Ridge Road. Spence Mountain is sometimes referred to as Doak Mountain Summit on signs along Highway 140.
Early start is allowed 1 hour before each event if you will be over 6 hours for the 30K or 7 hours for the 50K.
Each finisher will receive swag gifts including a custom logo patch and custom logo koozie. In addition, food tickets for after the race are included (local food truck) and finish line beer/beverages. Vegetarian/Vegan options will be available.
Cut off time will be 3:30pm for both events at the finish line. Awards will be presented at 1pm for the 30K and 2pm for the 50K for the overall male and female winners of the event, age group (first place male and female in each category 10-19; 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+) awards will follow.
Both events will be 95 percent single track trails and 5 percent forest/logging road. Most of the trails are technical in nature with tree roots, rocks, drops, etc. Both events will climb to the summit of Spence Mountain.
We do not offer refunds or transfers on race registrations. The Lopers have to plan for and pay for the event, aid stations, food, permits, etc. up front in the process. We are a local non-profit organization with limited financial and volunteer resources.
Weather (hot, cold, rain, mud, snowing, snow on the ground, etc.) and air quality could be factors on race day. Please plan/train accordingly. Weather in the Klamath Basin in May/June is typically 30 to 40 degrees overnight and 50 to 80 degrees in the daytime. The courses are primarily shaded as they run through areas with thick timber/brush.
Aid Stations will be every 5 to 7 miles on the course (see map in event photos). Volunteers will be located at critical trail junctions.
A special thank you from the Lopers Board to the Klamath Trails Aliance (KTA) and Asana Yoga & Sole. Both have been very helpful with organizing local trail maintenance & construction. Asana Yoga & Sole is also Klamath Falls premier running and yoga store. Thank you to Mark Goodman for donating his time to make maps for both events.
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