Gorge Waterfalls

Cascade Locks, United States • 10-12 Apr 2026

Gorge Waterfalls, April 10, 11 & 12, 2026

Gorge Waterfalls is a trail running event staged at Marine Park in Cascade Locks, Oregon, along the Columbia River Gorge. The event offers multiple trail race distances and on-site amenities at the park staging area.

  • 100K
  • 50K
  • 30K

Races are organized by Daybreak Racing and Freetrail. The 100K is a Western States qualifier; runners must finish the full 100K in under 17 hours to be eligible. Each race day has a participant limit of 450 runners. The event is also listed as a UTMB Index race.

On-site services and logistics include a fully marked course, chip timing, live results and coverage, plentifully stocked aid stations, professional medical support, shuttle buses for certain starts, radio communications, and post-race food and beverages. Marine Park parking requires a paid daily fee; additional curbside parking is available on Wa Na Pa Street. Thunder Island camping near the start/finish area is offered to participants with special permission. Participants and volunteers must use boot brushes at check-in/start areas as required by the U.S. Forest Service.

The event has an equality commitment that includes equal podium spots and prize money for women and men, women’s specific swag, menstrual products at aid stations, and related provisions. A portion of proceeds will benefit Trailkeepers of Oregon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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