Trail Running calendar near Salem 2025-2026

Thunder River is a fall trail race in Cascade Locks, Oregon, with scenic river views and seasonal colors along the Pacific Crest Trail. Choose a 25K or 50K route that finishes at Marine Park after a loop around Thunder Island.

Inaugural Salem 50k on Dec 6 at Bush's Pasture Park offers 50k, 30k and 10k on a scenic but testing loop course. Expect mixed pavement and dirt loops, rolling climbs, basic aid, and variable December weather.

Run the 12th annual Perpetua FatAss in scenic Yachats, OR, with trail distances from 9 mile to 50K and no entry fee. Routes are self supported with water stops and downloadable maps, and a post run potluck wraps up the day.

Run scenic, muddy trails at Hagg Mud 50K or 25K around Henry Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley Park, Oregon. Both races include a group start, aid stations, finisher socks and a lively post race celebration.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Run Love Run in Newport, Oregon on February 14, a festive coastal run for couples, friends and families. Choose 30K, 15K or 8K and enjoy a hand blown glass finisher medal, a red rose at the finish, pro photos..

Celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Alsea Falls Spring Fling on scenic loop trails through fern lined Coast Range woods near Monroe, Oregon. Choose a half marathon, 10K, or 5K for a fresh Pacific Northwest trail running experience.

Run through blooming tulip fields at the Wooden Shoe TulipFest Run in Woodburn, Oregon. Choose a 5K, 10K trail run or a half marathon, with festival admission included and scenic, sometimes muddy farm routes.

Join the Mudslinger Trail Run half marathon in Blodgett, Oregon for scenic forest trails with rolling hills and varied terrain. Limited to 100 runners, the festival event features individual and team entries, quirky awards, and food.

Run among waterfalls and the dramatic Columbia River Gorge with 30K, 50K and 100K trail options from April 10 to 12, 2026. Expect marked courses, aid stations, camping nearby and a classic Pacific Northwest trail experience.

Run scenic river and forest trails at Oxbow Regional Park with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on April 26, 2026. Limited to 150 runners, the cupless event features aid stations, post race food and an Oxbow cup for root beer floats.

Firelane Trail Trial is a time trial out and back on Firelane 1 in Forest Park featuring a steep climb and technical trail sections. Field capped at 144 with a post race gathering at Great Notion Brewing.

Join Race to Space on May 9, 2026 at Linfield University in McMinnville for a fun trail event on a scenic 1.5 mile loop with timed options from 12 hour to 1 hour plus a four person relay. Try the quirky Bingo Run lap draw and support charit..

Run rugged singletrack through the Oregon Coast Range at the Tillamook Burn Trail Run on May 16 and 17, 2026 in Tillamook State Forest. Options include 50 mile, 55K or the 50M and 55K double, with full aid, timing and a festive finish.

Wood You Rather at Mt Tabor Park is a two hour checkpoint run where you pick your own trail route from a map to visit as many checkpoints as possible. Expect 5 to 8 miles and a Wood You Rather mug plus coffee and donuts at the finish.

Take on Forest Park's Stumptown Trail Runs over Memorial Day weekend with a challenging 50K or hilly half through lush singletrack and big elevation gain. Small fields, scenic trails, postrace food, and a souvenir pint glass for finishers.

Take on the Bristow Loop at Elijah Bristow State Park and see how many laps you can log on a flat 1.05 mile loop. Pick 6 hour, 12 hour day, 12 hour night, or 24 hour races and chase a 100 mile buckle.

Run to the summit of Marys Peak near Corvallis with challenging singletrack, ridgelines, and big views on June 13, 2026. Choose 25K, 50K, or a new 100K loop for a scenic, rugged trail experience.

Run 31 miles along the scenic McKenzie River corridor in Blue River Oregon, with aid stations, cupless service, and shuttle included. Proceeds support local nonprofits and entries are first come first served with a wait list.

Join the Bigfoot Fun Run in Yacolt, Washington on July 4, 2026 for a family friendly 5K or 10K run or walk. Day of registration and packet pickup available, so jump in and enjoy a festive holiday race.

Run the Mountain Lakes 100 mile on the Pacific Crest Trail from Mt Jefferson to Mt Hood, a rugged, technical route that circles alpine lakes and delivers big mountain views. Limited to 150 runners with a 30 hour cutoff.