OAT Run

Event

The OAT Run takes place April 11, 2026 in Port Angeles, Washington on the Olympic Adventure Trail. The event offers trail distances on single-track trail along Kelly Ridge between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Race fields are limited to 130 runners per distance. The event includes a post-race after-party at Extreme Sports Park with a hot meal, a beer garden benefiting a local nonprofit, and race photos. A portion of race proceeds is donated to the Peninsula Trails Coalition and the Peninsula Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington.

Course and logistics

• 12K
• Half Marathon
• 50K (out-and-back)

The 12K is about 7 miles with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain; water/electrolyte aid is provided at mile 4 and at the finish. The half marathon is just under 13 miles with about 1,300 feet of gain; aid stations are at miles 6, 10, and the finish. The 50K is entirely singletrack with approximately 4,500 feet cumulative elevation gain; aid stations are at miles 3.2, 7, 12, 15.5, 19, 24, and 27.8. Sanitation facilities are provided at specified locations on each course. The 50K has an 8-hour time limit. The trail remains open to the public during the race; runners are asked to yield to horses and note that bicycles and other users may be present. The event is cupless; reusable hydration vessels are available at packet pickup. Pre-registration is required and transfers and refund rules are specified by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.