Lithia Loop Trail Marathon
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Event overview
The Lithia Loop Trail event takes place Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Ashland, Oregon, with start and finish in Lithia Park. Distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Mini-Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10k
Registration is handled through UltraSignup. Entry is limited to the first 300 runners. The marathon entry fee is listed as $100 and the mini-marathon fee as $70. Entries include a technical garment, a medal, and a finishers meal. T-shirts are guaranteed only to those entered before October 31. There is an approximate overall time limit of six hours.
Course and logistics
The loop course circumnavigates the Ashland watershed and is composed of 2 miles pavement, 3 miles double-track trail, 6 miles single-track trail, and 15 miles closed dirt road. The route climbs over 3,000 feet in the first 10 miles and descends a similar amount in the final 6 miles. Parking and bathrooms are available in Lithia Park. There will be five aid stations stocked with SKRATCH electrolyte drink and GU energy gels.
Crew access is available at two designated points: mile 20 (Four Corners aid station) and mile 23 (White Rabbit trailhead); crews must plan to meet at one location only. Awards for overall male and female winners will be presented after the race near the start. The closest airport is Medford, Oregon (MFR), described as a 20 minute drive from downtown Ashland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.