Run for the Hills - Corvallis

Corvallis, United States • 7 Jun 2026

Run for the Hills in Corvallis

Run for the Hills is a trail event on Sunday, June 7, 2026, that begins and ends at the south parking lot of the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis, Oregon. Courses run through Bald Hill Park, Fitton Green Natural Area, Mulkey Creek Trail, Cardwell Hill and Crestmont Land Trust. Proceeds benefit the Greenbelt Land Trust Trail Fund.

The event offers multiple distances:

  • 30k Trail Race - extended route through Bald Hill, Fitton Green, Cardwell Hill and Crestmont.
  • 8k Trail Race - route using Bald Hill Park with paved and dirt trail sections.
  • 2 mile Walk/Run - mostly on paved multiuse path with a short gravel finish.
  • Quarter mile Kids Run - starts on the bike path and finishes across the gravel parking area.

Packet pickup is available at Five Star Sports in downtown Corvallis the day before the event between noon and 5 p.m., with additional pickup on the morning of the event. Online registration ends June 3 and same-day registration is offered. The 30k course includes substantial climbing and an early start option is available for slower runners; awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to top age group finishers in the 30k and 8k.

Most proceeds support volunteer trail construction and maintenance. Over $85,000 has been raised for the trail fund in prior years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
30k Trail Race
8 km
8k Trail Race
2-Mile Walk/run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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