Hood Hundred

Event overview

Hood Hundred is a 100-mile mountain trail race on Mt. Hood with a lollipop-loop style course. The course includes approximately 17,300 ft of ascent and 17,300 ft of descent. The event is staged at Mt. Hood Meadows in the Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon. The 2026 edition is a Western States entry qualifier; runners must complete the course in under 34 hours to qualify for the Western States lottery.

Logistics and services

Race registration is handled via Ultrasignup. Early registration shows a fee of $395 and later registration $435; applicable taxes and processing fees are not included. The field is capped at 300 participants and a waitlist will be used if the race fills. The registration fee covers a marked course, a custom race hoodie, chip timing and results, aid stations, professional medical support and radio communications, post-race food and beverages, custom participant awards, professional photography, shuttles for drop bags and DNF’s, and portajohns for runners and crew.

Check-in and a mandatory pre-race meeting are held the day before the race at the staging area. Daytime parking at Mt. Hood Meadows is free. RV and car camping on the paved parking area is allowed for race weekend with an overnight use fee paid to Mt. Hood Meadows. The nearest major airport is Portland International Airport, about 75-90 minutes away.

Requirements, awards and beneficiary

All 2026 starters must meet a service requirement of eight hours of approved work between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, or make a minimum $100 donation to a stewardship-focused nonprofit as an alternative. Forms proving completion must be received by July 1, 2026. All finishers receive a custom metal belt buckle; podium finishers receive handmade awards. A portion of race proceeds will be donated to 44 Trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.