Trail Running calendar near Portland 2026-2027

Backcountry Rise offers 50K, 20 mile and half marathon loop courses on Mount St. Helens area singletrack, staged from the Mt. St. Helens Science and Learning Center with substantial elevation gain and remote sections.

Trail races in the Central Washington Cascades in September 2026 featuring a 100 mile, a new 100 kilometer point to point, a 50 kilometer, and a 14 mile fun run across remote alpine ridges and old growth forest.

A 5 km cross country race on a Tillamook flower farm featuring mud pits, two river crossings, wood-chipped trails and a corn maze. Two open races are held the same day with combined results and youth and adult categories.

Don your favorite costume and explore the magical trails of Gabriel Park in Portland. This inaugural 5K run and walk features themed villain zones and a heroes village for a unique fantasy experience.

A 100 miles trail race on the Pacific Crest Trail between Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson, starting near Olallie Lake. The course has about 11,700 feet of elevation gain and loss, a 30 hour time limit, and a 150 runner capacity.

The Mook XC Invitational is a 5 km cross country race at The Mook at Alderbrook Golf Course in Tillamook, Oregon on September 19, 2026. The championship style course runs mostly on shortly clipped fairways and includes youth and adult categ..

Experience a premier cross country tradition at Camp Rilea on the Oregon Coast. Choose between four distinct courses featuring hills and water crossings designed for middle and high school runners.

Test your limits on this 5k course featuring 22 mission-inspired obstacles to support the fight against human trafficking. Enjoy a day of climbing, crawling, and live music in Happy Valley.

A last person standing race on a 4.1 mile loop on Hamilton Island in the Columbia River Gorge. Runners leave at hourly intervals and must complete each loop within 60 minutes; the event capacity is 125.

A 25 kilometer trail race in Corvallis, Oregon centered at Peavy Arboretum. The event is part of the 2026 Corvallis Trail Series and directs proceeds to local trail building, Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and a shoe assistance program.

Join the Sam Barlow High School Alumni Association for a 5K run or walk in Gresham. Younger participants can enjoy a 400m dash on the track and a virtual entry is available for remote supporters.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Tillamook Forest with technical mountain summits or scenic riverside trails. Choose between three distances spanning from 11 miles to 50 km in this classic Oregon rainforest event.

Experience the 16th annual trail running event at Silver Falls State Park featuring three different distances. Choose from a 50K marathon or 7 mile route through the scenic terrain of Silverton Oregon.

Experience the vibrant fall colors of Champoeg State Park on a fast and flat loop course along the Willamette River featuring ultra distances and a free kids run.

Two trail races at Coyote Wall across varied Gorge terrain, with **55K** and **25K** options, steep technical climbs, organized aid stations, and community fundraising for local organizations.

Experience the autumn beauty of the Columbia River Gorge with point to point and lollipop trail races. Runners traverse the Pacific Crest Trail and circle Thunder Island before finishing at the scenic Marine Park in Cascade Locks.

A fall fundraiser along the Klickitat River with a point to point half marathon, a 5K and a youth 5K. The event includes shuttle transport to start locations, aid stations, post run soup and awards for top finishers.

A single-track **7-mile** trail race on Dog Mountain with a steep 3-mile climb and 4-mile descent, scenic Gorge views, race awards including specialized prizes, on-course food and beer, and dogs welcome.

A trail event at Silver Falls State Park on February 28, 2026 offering quarter and half marathon options plus a 12 mile ruck challenge. The ruck requires a 35 lb pack or 40 lb vest and courses use much of the Trail of Ten Falls.