Course
Both courses start and end at Cerro Coso Community College Gym. These loop courses consist of rolling desert terrain (dirt roads) with elevation variation from 2400ft to 3500ft. Temperatures can vary from 30 degrees to 80 degrees on race day, so layers are recommended.
Nine aid stations will be well stocked with water, Skratch, cookies, etc. It is advised that all participants carry a water bottle between aid stations. Ibuprofen will not be provided.
Showers and flush toilets are available in the Cerro Coso Gym at the start/finish.
50k course info
30k course info
Both distances begin at 7:00am.
There is a 2:30 pm cutoff time at Gracie's aid station, for both distances. This aid station is located 24.8 miles on the 50k course and 15.1 miles on the 30k course. If you arrive after that time, you will be allowed to continue, but it will be an unofficial finish. In addition, there will be a cutoff time of 4 pm at the finish line.
There is an early start option of 6:00am for those who would like an extra hour to complete the course. Early starters are exempt from awards.
Competitive Awards
Lifetime entry free to first male and female in the 50K.
Awards are given to the:
Overall Male and Female winners in the 50K and 30K
Top three in each age group category for each distance
First male & female finishers in the MILITARY division.
***EARLY STARTERS ARE EXEMPTED FROM AWARDS***
Medals
All finishers will receive a ceramic finisher medal.
Shirts
Shirts are a unisex or ladies cut long sleeve technical shirt embellished with a custom design by our local printer, Squareprint.
Your shirt is guaranteed as long as we have RECEIVED your paid entry by November 1, 2024. Shirts are not guaranteed for registrants after this point..
Please keep this deadline in mind, as additional shirts will NOT be ordered after the event.
Host Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites has offered a discounted rate for those who book using this link: Hampton Inn & Suites.
IMPORTANT - Camping on Cerro Coso Community College property is no longer permitted. If you'd like to camp, please use BLM land.
Bib Pickup
Bibs and shirts can be picked up on Friday, December 6 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the United Methodist Church located at 639 N. Norma. Bibs and shirts can also be picked up Saturday at the start line beginning at 5:15am.
Charitable Donations
As a 501(c)3 organization, the Over the Hill Track Club seeks to use the proceeds generated by the High Desert Ultra to benefit organizations in our community. Proceeds from the Ultra have benefited the Track and Cross Country teams of the local secondary schools, the Sierra Amateur Radio Club and countless other organizations that provide vital services to our community.
By running in our events, you are supporting many local clubs and organizations. Thank you!
Refunds
In the event of runner withdrawal from the event we will honor the following credit policy: 90 days prior to event: 75% credit towards following years event; 30 days prior to event: 50% credit towards following years event; 14 days prior to event: 25% credit towards following years event; less than 14 days prior to event: no credit given. NO REFUNDS.
Event's current local time: 3:10 AM PT
