Autumn Leaves 50 Mile

Event overview

Autumn Leaves is an annual fall ultrarunning event at Champoeg State Park, St. Paul, OR. The race offers the following distances:

• 30K
• 50K
• 50M

A free Kids Run is offered; pre-registration is required. The state park entrance fee is not included in race registration. Camping at the park is commonly used by participants.

Course and logistics

The course is a 10k loop made up of about 80% paved bike path and 20% dirt single track. The route is described as very flat with some small rollers. Typical ultra footwear is road shoes; a headlamp is recommended for the first lap. Runners pass two aid stations three times on each 10k loop. The event is cupless - participants must carry their own cup or use a hydration system. A covered drop-bag area and portapotties are provided at the start/finish; an additional potty is located mid-course. Support crew access is allowed at the start/finish and at a mid-course aid station near Oak Grove.

Race rules, awards and policies

50K runners may have a pacer for the last two loops; 50M runners may have a pacer for the last three loops. Pacers must sign a waiver, wear a pacer bib, may use aid stations, and may not carry supplies for a runner. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each timed event by Men, Women, Nonbinary, and Masters divisions. Finish place is determined by Finish Time. Organizers offer a pregnancy and lactation deferral; otherwise refunds and transfers are not provided. The event includes a Pay It Forward fund for race credits and a gender inclusion policy describing eligibility and registration procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.