Trail Running calendar near Salem 2026-2027

A last person standing trail race on Hamilton Island in the Columbia River Gorge where runners repeat a 4.13 mile loop each hour and must finish each loop in under 60 minutes to continue until one runner remains.

A 25K trail race in Corvallis OR on October 4 2026, part of the Corvallis Trail Series with proceeds supporting local trail work and rescue and shoe assistance programs.

An in-person and virtual event on October 4, 2026 in Gresham featuring a 5K, a kids dash for ages eight and under, and a virtual run/walk. Registration opens in April and fees vary by event.

Trail event in Rainbow, Oregon offering 20K and 50K courses with major climbs, multiple aid stations, shuttle service for the 50K, drop bag support, and post race food.

First annual 5K on October 10, 2026 at North Clackamas Park Complex in Milwaukie on a flat mostly paved course with proceeds supporting local nonprofits.

A low-key series of Wednesday evening trail races in Portland's Forest Park with three five-race Series April to October, 4 to 7 mile hilly courses and Series standings.

A three-day trail running event at Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon, offering distances from 5K to 50K. Registration opens Aug 1 and closes Oct 11, 2026, with fees that vary by race distance.

Elk-Kings is a Tillamook Forest trail race series based at Smith Homestead offering a technical 25K summiting Elk and Kings, a 50K along the Wilson River Trail, and a new 11 mile point to point through river-side forest.

Looped 10K course near St. Paul OR on October 24, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50 km, 30 km and a kids 1 km run with cupless aid stations and set time limits.

A Halloween-themed race day at Pacific Community Park featuring youth and community 2k–5k courses on grass and compact trail, with medals and holiday prizes.

A low-key series of Wednesday evening trail races in Portland's Forest Park with three five-race Series April to October, 4 to 7 mile hilly courses and Series standings.

Trail races through Columbia River Gorge scenery with 25K point to point and a 50K loop, finishing at Marine Park in Cascade Locks.

Multiple trail distances run near Frank Kinney Park in South Eugene, with five aid stations and organic course layouts. This event is the fifth race in the Run Big Trail Series.

Frozen Trail Run Fest at Howard Buford Park in Eugene features looped trail races from 5K to 50K with creek crossings, gravel sections, significant climbing, and staffed aid stations.

A community holiday running event in Camas on December 19, 2026 featuring a 5k and a Dirty Santa 10k trail run, with post-race cookies, cocoa and a visit from Santa.

A fundraiser in La Center with 5K and 10K run/walk courses that start and finish at La Center High School, followed by a pancake breakfast benefiting the high school volleyball program and awards for top finishers.

Trail ultramarathon at Henry Hagg Lake near Gaston OR offering 50K and 25K courses with aid stations, post race food, and inclusivity programs.

Celebrate the spring equinox with a festive trail run through Oregon's scenic Alsea Falls. Choose between 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances and enjoy post race pizza and custom pint glasses in the forest.

Scenic trail races through the Columbia River Gorge staged at Marine Park in Cascade Locks, offering 100K, 50K and 30K distances, on-site Thunder Island camping, chip timing, stocked aid stations, and a $75,000 prize purse.

A half marathon on the trails around Blodgett, Oregon that is part of the Mudslinger Festival and can be combined with the XC mountain bike race for combined scoring.