S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant CA
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🏞️ Pincushion Hill Climb Overview
- Distance: 1 mile. Straight up.
- Location: Starting at the San Joaquin River Trailhead in the South Finegold picnic area (Millerton Lk SRA: end of Sky Harbor Rd).
- Finish Line: At the top of Pincushion Mountain.
- Awards: Special prize for the Top 3 Male and Female finishers, as well as age group winners and Clydesdale/Athena division winners.
🏃♂️ Mountain Goat Edition
- Challenge: The Mountain Goat race is for those who like to go the extra mile or miles.
- Format: Your first run up will be timed and scored for the regular event.
- Duration: You have until 12pm (4hrs total) to complete as many trips up to Pincushion Peak as possible.
- Descents: Your first trip down you must take the long way (just over 1.5 miles): after that, you may descend the same route you took to the top.
🏅 Finisher Rewards
- Participation: You must complete at least 2 trips to the top in order to be considered a Mountain Goat.
- Awards: You will receive a special finishers award.
- Top Finishers: The top Male & Female runners will receive an additional award.
- Custom Merchandise: All runners will receive a custom finisher award and event shirt.
🔗 Race Registration
- Sign Up Here: Pincushion Hill Climb Registration
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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