The Pincushion Hill Climb ascends from the San Joaquin River Trailhead to Pincushion Mountain. Runners receive a custom finisher award and event shirt. For those seeking more, the Pincushion Hill Climb: Mountain Goat Edition offers a timed initial ascent. Competitors have four hours to complete as many ascents of Pincushion Peak as possible. Two ascents earn a special finisher award, with additional awards for top Male and Female Mountain Goat runners.