Mt. Rose Hill Climb

The Mt. Rose Hill Climb is a fundraiser for Washoe County Sheriff's - Hasty Team, a non-profit team that provides year-round technical Search and Rescue services to the Washoe County community and surrounding mountains, rivers, lakes and deserts. Hasty Team Facebook

Join us on this 10+ mile, out-and-back course following the Mt. Rose Summit Trail to the spectacular 10,776' summit of Mt. Rose! The trail cuts through National Forest lands and the Mt. Rose Wilderness, passing beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and views of Lake Tahoe, Reno, and surrounding peaks. The race takes place entirely on single-track mountain trail, with a staggered start to allow racers to spread out.

Whether you want to test your strength and endurance, racing up 2,398 vertical feet at elevation (and 2,398 ft back down), or if you're interested in fresh air, exercise, and beautiful scenery, this course has something for any adventurous trail runner and hiker.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three female and male finishers.

*Although we'll do our best to provide accurate timing, please note this event is being timed with stop watches by search and rescue volunteers, not professional race timers. Please be courteous to all volunteers, enjoy racing the Mt. Rose Hill Climb, and thank you for supporting your local Search and Rescue Hasty Team!

Looking for more ways to support Hasty Team? Use the link on the top of this page to donate!

Interested in becoming a race sponsor? Sponsorships received before August 1st may be eligible for business promotion on our race t-shirt and other materials. Contact Hasty Team using the form below to learn more.

*This event is sanctioned by USA Track and Field (USATF.org)

Additional Details (the specifics):

Important Dates:
Packet Pickup
When: Friday, September 12th, 4:15-6:30pm
Location: Reno Running Company, Summit location
                 13987 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511
15% off coupon for any item at Reno Running Company if you pick up your packet here on the 12th! (We highly encourage all participants to pick up their race packet on the 12th.)
 
Race Day!
Saturday, September 13th
Please arrive between 6:30am and 7am to secure parking and check-in.
6:30-7am packet pickup for anyone not able to pick up their race packets on Sept. 12.
7:30am-8:15am: Race start! (Staggered start)
12:00: Awards Ceremony
*Raffle drawing periodically throughout the day
 
Parking:
Please carpool if possible. Parking is limited!
Due to USFS permit requirements, we are limited to parking in the dirt lots to either sides of the large, paved parking area. Participants are not allowed to park in the main, paved lot. If the dirt lots are full, be prepared to be DROPPED OFF and park elsewhere, or PARK FURTHER UP THE ROAD AND WALK to the race start.
 
Aid Stations:
Be prepared and self sufficient with the water and snacks you will need to complete the event. There will be water-only aid stations available, however due to the remote nature of the trail, if we run out of water we cannot easily refill.
 
There will be two Water-Only aid stations that all participants will pass twice. Participants will pass both aid stations on their way up the mountain, and again on their way down the mountain. Approximate aid station locations are:
Waterfall Aid Station: located at approximately mile 2.5 and mile 7.5
Upper Aid Station: located at approximately mile 4 and mile 8.
*Again, please bring snacks and water with you. If we run out of water we cannot easily refill. 

Additionally, there will be snacks and water at the finish from Handel's Ice Cream and Incline Village Natural Grocer's. 
 
Cut-Offs:
We have generous cut-off times and hope all hikers and runners who wish to participate in the Mt. Rose Hill Climb will be able to. However, the fun has to end sometime.
 
1st Cut-Off: All participants must leave the Waterfall Aid Station (approximately mile 2.5), before 10am.
2nd Cut-Off: All participants must leave the Upper Aid Station, (approximately mile 4), before 12pm.
 
All participants should make every effort to be at the finish line before 4pm. Although it's what we do best, our hope is not to search for or rescue any participants!
 
Dropping/ DNF's (Did Not Finish):
If you need to drop out of the event for any reason, you must notify the nearest aid station or start/finish line volunteer. We will initiate a search for any participant who is not accounted for at the end of the day. This uses up important resources that may be needed for emergencies elsewhere.
 
Other:
Mt. Rose Hill Climb technical running hats from BOCO Gear will be on sale at packet pickup and on race day.
 
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at packet pickup and on race day, with a chance to win prizes from Patagonia, Reno Running Company, Gear Hut, Mesa rim, RMU, Clinch Performance and Recovery, and Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Market.

Thank you for supporting Hasty Team!