Jerome Hill Climb 2026

The race.

Jerome Hill Climb takes place on September 6, 2026, in Jerome, Arizona, offering 4.5-mile and 3.5-mile courses. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. from the Jerome Historical Museum, following streets through Jerome and continuing on dirt road past Gold King Mine before finishing at a viewpoint. Packet pickup runs from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m., with race-day registration closing at 7 a.m. through RunSignUp; mail-in registration closes August 31st. Two aid stations provide water during the race, and water and snacks are available at the finish. Adult participants receive t-shirts with registration; youth and young adult shirts are available for $20. Vintage shirts from previous years sell for $5. Parking is available in the main lot past the fire department building, approximately one mile downhill from the start.