Spence Mountain Run

8th Annual Spence Mountain Run

The Linkville Lopers are excited to host the 8th annual Spence Mountain Run on May 30th, 2026. This will be our fifth year on the new course with 95 percent single track trails and 5 percent forest/logging road.

Running Y Resort has offered a discount rate on rooms. Use the code "Spence" to receive the special room rate. Running Y Resort is the closest location to stay overnight near Spence Mountain. They have many amenities including a gym, pool, hot tub, walking trails, restaurant, etc.

Start Times

• 50K starts at 7am.
• 30K starts at 8am
• 1/2 marathon starts at 8:30
• 5k starts at 9am.

No early starts will be allowed. We simply don't have enough volunteers to accommodate an earlier start time. Race day registration is allowed but no meal will be available, as they have to be preordered. Cutoff for all races is 3pm.

Food tickets are included in all distances except the 5 mile, you will need to purchase a meal ticket in your add on.

Courses are in the event images for Ultrasignup Page. Routes have been created on Strava in the following locations.

• 1/2 Marathon Course: https://www.strava.com/routes/2964357728987710022
• 30K Course: https://www.strava.com/routes/2964357493740848710

The 50K course is the 1/2 Marathon Course the first lap and the 30K course the second lap.

Aid Stations (1/2 Marathon)

• Junction 5 @ Mile 5
• Junction 5 (2nd Time) @ Mile 8
• Junction 7 @ Mile 11

Aid Stations 30K

• Water Only @ Mile 4.5
• Highway 140 @ Mile 9.2
• Northstar Junction (Water Only) @ Mile 12
• Junction 7 @ Mile 15.5

Aid Stations 50K

• Junction 5 @ Mile 5
• Junction 5 (2nd Time) @ Mile 8
• Junction 7 @ Mile 11
• Water Only @ Mile 17.5
• Highway 140 @ Mile 22.2
• Northstar Junction (Water Only) @ Mile 25
• Junction 7 @ Mile 28.5