High Valley Half

Cove, United States • 20 Jun 2026

High Valley Half : Cove to Union, Oregon

The High Valley Half is a point-to-point half marathon held in Eastern Oregon, beginning in Cove and finishing at the Eastern Oregon Stockshow grounds in Union. The route starts at Dollar's Corner, follows local roads and turns left onto High Valley Road shortly after leaving town.

Most of the course is on gravel and includes nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, followed by corresponding descents. There are aid stations supplying water and fuel shortly after miles 4, 7, and 11. Restroom facilities are limited at the start (one available inside the laundromat); restrooms are available at the finish but not along the course.

Packet pick up occurs on race day. Registration includes a race t-shirt for entries completed by May 31, 2026. Registration closes on Fri, Jun 19 at 11:59 PM PT.

This is a point-to-point event with no shuttle service to the starting line; participants must make their own transportation arrangements for return. Any gear left at the start will be left in an unattended pile, available for pick up until late afternoon; unclaimed items and any clothes left on course will be donated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
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