Smith Rock Classic

Terrebonne, United States • 30 May 2026

Event overview

The Smith Rock Classic is a spring trail race held Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Skull Hollow near Terrebonne, Oregon. The event features the following race distances:

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 10 Mile

Races run on trails in and around Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River Grasslands. The beneficiary for the event is the Ridgeview High School cross country team. Post-race offerings include a burrito bar and beer from event partners. Lodging options are available in Redmond, Madras, and Bend; the nearest airport is Redmond (RDM).

Courses, aid, and policies

10 Mile: starts at Skull Hollow, climbs to Gray Butte with an aid station at mile 2.8. The course has about 2,200 ft of gain and loss, roughly 50% single track and 50% dirt road.

50K: starts and finishes at Skull Hollow, includes Misery Ridge and Summit Trail. The course has about 4,500 ft of gain and loss, approximately 80% single-track and 20% gravel road, with four full aid stations.

50 Mile: two 25-mile loops starting and finishing at Skull Hollow, covering about 7,500 ft of gain and loss. The course is about 80% single-track and 20% gravel road, with eight full aid stations and one minimal aid station.

All finishers receive a custom award. The top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each race receive sponsor prizes. Registration opens November 1, 2025. Cancellation policy: no transfers; cancellations more than 30 days before the race may receive a 50% credit toward the same event next year; cancellations 30 days or less receive no credit or refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
7500 m+
50 Mile
50 km
4500 m+
50k
10 mi
2200 m+
10 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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