Wy'east Wonder
Parkdale, Oregon (Red Barn Park finish; Bennett Pass start), OR
A gorgeous, leg-wrecking point-to-point along Mt. Hood's ridgelines — don't let 'net downhill' fool you.
- When
- June 27, 2026
- Distances
- 50 Mile · 50K · 50K Relay (2-person)
- Surface
- Trail
- Course
- Point-to-point
- Elevation gain
- 7,600 ft
- Altitude
- 1,726 ft–6,000 ft
- Weather
- Mild
- Nearest airport
- PDX
- Suggested trip
- 2 nights
Score breakdown
8.1/10Strong. A strong destination race with real appeal.
Also worth knowing (not weighted)
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Weather
This is a multi-climate course — conditions differ along the route, so we show weather by point rather than a single city average.
| Point | Avg high / low | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Finish — Red Barn Park, Parkdale | 52–80°F | Warm |
Historical averages for planning — not a forecast. Always check conditions before race week.
Route & course
50 Mile
Point-to-point · Trail · starts 5:00 AM- Elev gain
- 7,600 ft
- Elev loss
- 10,600 ft
- High point
- 6,000 ft
- Low point
- 1,726 ft
- Start and finish are in different locations
- Plan shuttle, drop-off, or two-car logistics
- Conditions can differ from start to finish
50M runners shuttle from Red Barn Park at 5:00 a.m. (bib pickup 4:00–4:55 a.m.); pre-race briefing 5:50 a.m. at Bennett Pass. Runs Gunsight Ridge then Surveyor's Ridge; 7 aid stations including finish. Crew/drop bag access at Aqueduct aid station (~mile 18, passed twice). Final 2.5 miles on Oak Ridge Trail drops 2,000+ ft into Parkdale. 4 timed cutoffs. Horses may be encountered on multi-use trail.
50K
Point-to-point · Trail · starts 7:00 AM- Elev gain
- 4,300 ft
- Elev loss
- 7,200 ft
- High point
- 6,000 ft
- Low point
- 1,726 ft
- Start and finish are in different locations
- Plan shuttle, drop-off, or two-car logistics
- Conditions can differ from start to finish
50K runners shuttle from Red Barn Park at 7:00 a.m. (bib pickup 6:00–6:55 a.m.); pre-race briefing 7:50 a.m. Shares first ~20 miles with 50M before diverging; rejoins 50M route for last ~10 miles. Same brutal Oak Ridge final descent into Parkdale.
50K Relay (2-person)
Point-to-point · Trail · starts 7:00 AM- Elev gain
- 4,300 ft
- Elev loss
- 7,200 ft
- High point
- 6,000 ft
- Low point
- 1,726 ft
- Start and finish are in different locations
- Plan shuttle, drop-off, or two-car logistics
- Conditions can differ from start to finish
New in 2026. Leg 1 runner shuttles to Bennett Pass start; Leg 2 runner self-drives to Aqueduct aid station. No race-provided transport for relay to/from Aqueduct. $170–$230 per team.
Travel
- Base town
- Hood River, OR
- Nearest airport
- PDX · 60 min
- Rental car
- Recommended
- Rideshare
- Limited
- Lodging
- Good
- Facilities
- Good
- Trip length
- 2 nights
- Travel complexity
- 5/10
Point-to-point course
You finish in a different place than you start, so plan for transport back to your car or lodging.
Point-to-point logistics with race-organized shuttles simplify the course, but a rental car is essential for Hood River–Parkdale travel and relay runners driving to Aqueduct. No rideshare in Parkdale.
Getting around
- Crew access — Aqueduct Aid Station
Only crew access point; drop bags also available here; runners pass through twice.
Hood River has strong lodging, restaurants, and breweries 22 min from the finish. Friday packet pickup at Solera Brewery (adjacent to Red Barn Park) is worth building the itinerary around. Arrive Friday to avoid race-morning stress.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- Runners who thrive on technical descent
- Pacific Northwest trail running fans
- Runners seeking a well-organized Go Beyond Racing event
- Runners comfortable with early morning shuttles and alpine starts
- trail runners
- mountain scenery seekers
- those seeking net-downhill courses
Avoid if
- Your quads aren't trained for 7,200–10,600 ft of descent
- You need crew access beyond a single midpoint
- You dislike point-to-point logistics and early-morning shuttles
- you dislike technical downhills
- want easy access to large city amenities
First-timer mistakes
Underestimating the descents — the 'net downhill' framing hides serious climbing in the first half and a brutal 2,000 ft final plunge; also missing that bib pickup is NOT at the start line (Red Barn Park or Friday packet pickup only).
Where to stay, eat & explore
Local picks for the weekend.
- Solera Brewery Food / restaurant
Adjacent to Red Barn Park in Parkdale; craft beer and food, packet pickup venue the evening before the race.
The race's primary ridgeline; open for hiking and mountain biking outside race day.
- Hood River Fruit Loop Activity
Scenic 35-mile drive through orchards and farm stands in the Hood River Valley — ideal for non-running partners the day before or after.
Happening nearby
- Friday Packet Pickup at Solera Brewery Nearby event
Friday June 26, 5–7 p.m., right next door to Red Barn Park finish area. Best way to avoid race-morning chaos.
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Race history
Race-trip notes
Hood River is the obvious base (22 min from Parkdale); book early as the gorge fills up in late June. A rental car is essential — there is no rideshare to Parkdale or Bennett Pass. Friday evening packet pickup at Solera Brewery next to Red Barn Park is the easiest option.
About this race
The Wy'east Wonder 50M and 50K traverse soft-dirt singletrack and doubletrack through Mount Hood National Forest, finishing at Red Barn Park in Parkdale. Despite a 'net downhill' label, serious climbing in the first half and a savage 2,000+ ft final descent on the Oak Ridge Trail make both distances far harder than the profile implies.
Last verified June 24, 2026. Race details can change — always confirm with the official race website.