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Mt Hood Trail Runs
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Mt Hood Trail Runs 2026

Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger Station, Oregon

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Waitlist

Registration opened
January 3, 2026
Entry price
$85–$185

Weather

MonthAvg high / lowBand
July44–75°FWarm
~0.5 in typical precipLow humidity typical; mornings can be cool at 3,350 ft, afternoons warm but shaded on trail.

Historical averages for planning — not a forecast. Always check conditions before race week.

Route & course

50 Mile

Out-and-back · Trail · starts 6:00 AM
Elev gain
5,630 ft
Elev loss
5,630 ft
High point
—
Low point
—
  • Turnaround at the midpoint; the second half retraces the first
  • Aid stations seen twice
Start · 3,350 ftAid stationCrew access · 3,350 ftFinish · 3,350 ft

Double out-and-back on the PCT: north 14.2 mi to Frog Lake turnaround, back through start/finish at mile 28.4, then south out-and-back to Warm Springs Meadows. 9 aid stations (miles 6, 9.2, 14.2, 19.2, 22.4, 28.4, 33.7, 39.2, 44.7). Crew access at miles 0, 9.2, 19.2, 28.4, and 50. Bib pickup 5:00–5:45 a.m., pre-race announcements 5:50 a.m. Hard cutoff: Warm Springs aid station before 4 PM. Cupless race — bring your own cup.

Course map

50K

Lollipop · Trail · starts 7:00 AM
Elev gain
2,500 ft
Elev loss
2,500 ft
High point
—
Low point
—
  • A shared stem leads into a loop
  • Note the loop direction
Start · 3,350 ftAid stationFinish · 3,350 ft

Shares first 21 miles with 50M on PCT heading north; returns on PCT then loops counterclockwise around Timothy Lake. No drop bags, no crew. Cutoff: leave Forest Road 58 aid station (mile 19.2) by 12:00 PM. Bib pickup 6:00–6:45 a.m. Race is on Sunday. Secondary source lists 2,723 ft gain; official site says ~2,500 ft.

Course map

25K

Loop · Trail · starts 8:00 AM
Elev gain
—
Elev loss
—
High point
—
Low point
—
  • Start and finish in the same area
  • Easier spectating and repeated aid access
Start · 3,350 ftAid stationFinish · 3,350 ft

Unique course from 50M/50K: crosses FS Road 42 onto Miller Trail, continues on Headwaters Trail around Clackamas Lake, then Old 1916 Trail to first aid station at mile 5.7, then joins Timothy Lake trail. Bib pickup 6:45–7:45 a.m. SOLD OUT for 2026 — waitlist only.

Course map

Travel

Base town
Government Camp, OR
Nearest airport
PDX · 75 min
Rental car
Recommended
Rideshare
Limited
Lodging
Limited
Facilities
Limited
Trip length
2 nights
Travel complexity
6.5/10

Remote venue in Mt Hood National Forest, ~20 miles south of Mt Hood and 50 miles from Sandy; rental car essential; limited lodging nearby requires advance booking.

Getting around

  • Crew access — Start/Finish Aid Station

    Major psychological checkpoint — crew accessible, easy DNF point

Government Camp (~22 miles north) is the closest lodging hub; Hood River is a more vibrant base 40+ miles away. Parking is on FS Road 42 — follow volunteer directions. No rideshare service in this area.

Best for / avoid if

Best for

  • first 50-mile runners
  • PNW trail enthusiasts
  • runners who want crew-friendly courses
  • weekend double (50M + 50K)
  • trail runners
  • mountain scenery lovers
  • Pacific Crest Trail fans

Avoid if

  • you need a dramatic exposed ridgeline course
  • you dislike double out-and-back formats
  • you need a drop bag for the 50K
  • you dislike remote starts
  • need abundant post-race amenities
  • struggle with July heat

First-timer mistakes

Passing through the start/finish at mile 28.4 of the 50M is a major DNF trap — have a plan to move through quickly; also don't forget a cup (cupless race) and photo ID for bib pickup.

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