Oregon Cascades 100

Event overview

The Oregon Cascades 100 is a trail running event in central Oregon with races finishing in Sisters. Distances offered include:

• 100 Mile point-to-point from Bend to Sisters
• 50 Mile point-to-point starting at Swampy Lakes Sno Park

Course and race format

The 100-mile course is point-to-point with approximately 10,900 ft of elevation gain and 11,400 ft of elevation loss. About 78% of that course is single-track trail and 20% is dirt or gravel forest service road. There are 12 full aid stations and a finish time limit of 32 hours, 1 minute and 18 seconds.

The 50-mile course has about 4,000 ft of elevation gain and 6,500 ft of elevation loss. It is approximately 80% single-track and 20% dirt or gravel FS road, with 5 full aid stations and a 16-hour time limit. Runners for the 50-mile distance will be shuttled from the finish area at Sisters Middle School to the start.

The event is a Western States qualifier.

Logistics and policies

Pacers are permitted but must sign a waiver during registration. Registration closes on Sun, Jul 19. The race policy allows a 50% credit toward the same event the following year for cancellations made more than 30 days before the race; cancellations 30 days or less before the race receive no refund, credit, or transfer. If the organizer cancels and the event cannot be rescheduled, refunds or credits will not be issued. Registration fees support a race beneficiary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.