Hood Hundred
Mount Hood, United States • 1-2 Aug 2026
Hood Hundred : Daybreak Racing
Hood Hundred is a 100 mile mountain trail event held August 1-2, 2026, staged at Mt. Hood Meadows within the Mt. Hood National Forest. The course uses a lollipop loop layout, is crew accessible at many points, and features 17,300 feet of ascent and 17,300 feet of descent. The 2026 race is a Western States qualifier and enforces a 34 hour course cutoff.
Registration includes race course marking, a custom race hoodie, staging venue and parking, chip timing and results, staffed aid stations, professional medical support, radio communications, post-race food and beverages, custom participant awards, event photography, shuttles for drop bags and shuttles for DNFs, and race-required permits and services. Early and later entry fees are listed for different registration windows and the field is capped at 250 participants. All finishers receive a custom metal belt buckle.
A mandatory service requirement for starters must be completed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026; options include eight hours of permitted ultramarathon support, trail work under an approved organization, or a minimum donation to a stewardship nonprofit. A portion of race proceeds benefits 44 Trails. Volunteers are used for many tasks and the event offers volunteer assignments and associated perks.
Land acknowledgement: the event recognizes the traditional lands of the Molalla, Kalapuyan, Chinookan Clackamas, Wasco and Wishram, Northern Paiute peoples and other Sahaptin speakers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.