3x Crater Lake Marathon Winner Morales, Wins Inaugural Spence Mountain 50k

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South Ridge Trail with Mt. Shasta in background. Image by Drew.

South Ridge Trail with Mt. Shasta in background. Image by Drew.

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On Saturday June 2, the Linkville Lopers (Klamath Falls Local Running Club) hosted the Spence Mountain Run.  The event was the inaugural trail run at Spence Mountain and saw nearly 50 runners start the race.

The 30K (18.6 mile) and 50K (31 mile) courses started at Shoalwater Bay Trailhead approximately 2 miles out Eagle Ridge Road.  A 31 mile race is considered an ultra-marathon.  Some ultra-marathons are 50, 100, and even 200 miles in distance.  Both Spence Mountain Run courses climbed to the summit of Spence Mountain peaking at nearly 5,800 feet elevation.  The weather was warm and runners toughed out the temperatures by using ice to cool down at aid stations.  The heat, elevation, and climbing ended up causing several runners drop out of the event.

The Lopers would like to send out a special thank you to Klamath Trails Alliance (KTA).  They have developed the JWTR owned property to include a 30 mile trail network and parking areas for mountain biking, hiking, running, etc.  More trails are are planned in the upcoming years.  In addition, the Lopers would like to thank our volunteers for taking care of the runners for up to 8 hours.  Last but not least, thank you to our sponsors including Asana Yoga & Sole (Klamath Falls locally owned running store).

After the event, participants enjoyed beer from Klamath Basin Brewery and food from Heavenly Thai, a Klamath Falls locally owned food truck.

50K male and female winners: Sergio Morales from Klamath Falls and Victoria Mayfield from Bend. Image by Samantha Tipler.

The 50K male winner was Sergio Morales from Klamath Falls in 4 hours and 3 minutes.  He beat a tough lineup of seasoned runners that came from Ashland and Bend.  Sergio is a great runner, he is one of only a few that have won the Crater Lake Marathon three times.  The 50K female winner was Victoria Mayfield from Bend in 4 hours 47 minutes.  The participant that lived the furthest from Klamath Falls was Phoebe Erdman from Salt Lake City, Utah.  The most experienced racer (oldest) was John Klock from Albany, Oregon.

30K male and female winners: Jace Hinesly from Ashland and Adrienne Tauses from Ashland. Image by Samantha Tipler.

The 30K male winner was Jace Hinesly from Ashland in 2 hours 22 minutes.  The female winner was Adrienne Tauses from Ashland in 3 hours 19 minutes.  The participant that lived the furthest from Klamath Falls was Larry Finney from Reno, Nevada.  The most experienced racer (oldest) was Kathie Lang (68) from Klamath Falls.

The Lopers are hosing the Lake of the Woods 5K and 15K on June 9th starting at the marina/resort.  Visit Ultrasignup.com and search for the race by name if you would like to sign up.  To hear about other Lopers races, please visit our website www.linkvillelopers.org or “Like” our Facebook page.

30K Finishers

30k Route Map

  1. Jace Hinesly, Ashland, OR: 2 hrs 22 minutes (1st Male)
  2. Kurt Smet, Medford, OR: 2 hrs 37 minutes
  3. Jeff Landry, Klamath Falls, OR: 2 hrs 59 minutes
  4. David Earnest, Klamath Falls, OR: 3 hrs 07 minutes
  5. Andrew Sutterfield, Medford, OR: 3 hrs 19 minutes
  6. Adrienne Tauses, Ashland, OR: 3hrs 20 minutes (1st Female)
  7. Kelly Wadkins, Klamath Falls, OR: 3hrs 22 minutes
  8. Shawna Myron, Klamath Falls, OR: 3hrs 24 minutes
  9. Johanna Blanchard, Roseburg, OR: 3hrs 41 minutes
  10. Mary Cutler, Ashland, OR: 3 hrs 44 minutes
  11. Megan Skinner, Klamath Falls, OR: 3 hrs 49 minutes
  12. Elizabeth Kenny, Eugene, OR: 3hrs 50 minutes
  13. Larry Finney, Reno, NV: 4 hrs 14 minutes
  14. Beatrice Song, Ashland, OR: 4 hrs 17 minutes
  15. Ryan Finney, Klamath Falls, OR: 4 hrs 20 minutes
  16. Thomas Riley, Klamath Falls, OR: 4 hrs 36 minutes
  17. Kathie Lang, Klamath Falls, OR: 5 hrs 09 minutes

50K Finishers

50k Route Map

  1. Sergio Morales, Klamath Falls, OR: 4 hrs 3 minutes (1st Male)
  2. Chase Parnell, Bend, OR: 4 hrs 18 minutes
  3. Gerad Dean, Mount Shasta, CA: 4 hrs 25 minutes
  4. Kedric Osborne, Klamath Falls, OR: 4 hrs 33 minutes
  5. Kyle Carson, Ashland, OR: 4 hrs 34 minutes
  6. Richters Warnick, Klamath Falls, OR: 4 hrs 40 minutes
  7. Victoria Mayfield,  Bend, OR: 4 hrs 47 minutes (1st Female)
  8. Robert Julian, Phoenix, OR: 4 hrs 55 minutes
  9. Jason Hardrath, Klamath Falls, OR: 5 hrs 02 minutes
  10. Brian Watkins, Roseburg, OR: 5 hrs 12 minutes
  11. JC Callans, Ashland, OR: 5 hrs 33 minutes
  12. Andy Hamilton, Eugene, OR: 5 hrs 35 minutes
  13. Danielle Yokel, Etna, CA: 5 hrs 39 minutes
  14. Tracie Anderson, Klamath Falls, OR: 5 hrs 54 minutes
  15. Joe Blanchard, Roseburg, OR: 5 hrs 56 minutes
  16. Anthea Schmid, Talent, OR: 5 hrs 57 minutes
  17. Jeremy Westover, Klamath Falls, OR: 5 hrs 59 minutes
  18. Peter Brewer,  Bend, OR: 6 hrs 04 minutes
  19. Karelian Wyszynska, Ashland, OR: 6 hrs 08 minutes
  20. Phoebe Erdman, Salt Lake City, UT: 6 hrs 34 minutes
  21. Lynn Longan, Medford, OR: 6 hrs 43 minutes
  22. John Klock, Albany, OR: 6 hrs 48 minutes
  23. Dana Pabst, Jacksonville, OR: 7 hrs 27 minutes
  24. Joe Mosley, Ashland, OR: 7 hrs 29 minutes
  25. Dustin Power, Klamath Falls, OR: 7 hrs 35 minutes

Press release from the Linkville Lopers.

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