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2026 USATF Uphill Mountain Championships

Date & Time

  • June 19, 2026
  • 6/19 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Location & Venue

  • Broken Arrow Ascent Palisades Tahoe , California Open in Google Maps

Location & Schedule

Broken Arrow Ascent

  • 3.61 miles/5.8 km
  • 2,840'/865 m vertical gain
  • Flag color: Red

Start Time

  • 9:30 a.m.

Resources

  • Host Event Website
  • World Athletics Running Association World Cup

The Ascent covers some of Palisade Tahoe’s most iconic terrain in a short, steep, and physically demanding sprint. From the valley floor, runners will ascend over 3,000 feet in a mere 3 miles to the summit of 9,000-foot Washeshu Peak. In true Broken Arrow fashion, the course begins on steep terrain, ascends technical off-trail talus, and finishes on an exposed ridge line. The Headwall Ridge is the most iconic portion of the race, complete with stunning views of Lake Tahoe, a bolted hand line, and the infamous "Stairway to Heaven" ladder to the top of Washeshu Peak.

Note: You must be 16 years of age or older to run the Ascent.

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