Strawberry Fields Forever

Event Overview

Strawberry Fields Forever is a running event offering distances of 10K, 50K, 100K, and 100 miles. The event is set in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, specifically using a loop course near the historic area known as Strawberry Island.

Course and Location

The course is a 10K loop starting and finishing at the North Bonneville Ball Fields in North Bonneville, Washington. It runs through field and forest areas along the Columbia River. The surface is a mix of dirt trail and graveled trail, with approximately 200 feet of elevation gain and 200 feet of elevation loss per loop.

Event Details

The event has a 30-hour time limit. One aid station is accessible every 6.2 miles, offering items like water, electrolyte drinks, sports bars, peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwiches, and pizza. Participants can set up a personal tent at the park. The course passes three bathrooms, with a fourth accessible via a small detour.

Runners receive an award for completing the 10K, 50K, 100K, or 100-mile distance within the time limit. Registration fees are $40 for the 10K, $100 for the 50K, $125 for the 100K, and $175 for the 100-mile distance. Runners can change their registered distance up to the Friday before the race.

Food and drink are available for the full 30 hours. The area offers various activities for spectators, including visits to Bonneville Dam, the Bonneville Fish Hatchery, local waterfall hikes, hot springs, golf courses, brew pubs, a frisbee golf course, and swimming spots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.