2026 USATF Uphill Mountain Championships

Schedule

• 9:30AM Start
• 3.61 miles/5.8 km
• 2,840'/865 m vertical gain
• Flag color: Red
• World Mountain Running Association World Cup: Vertical Uphill
• Host Website

 
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.
 
Please note that you must be 16 years of age or older to run the Ascent.