Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever is a running event held at North Bonneville Ball Fields in North Bonneville, Washington, inside the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course is a 10 km loop on dirt and graveled trail that runs through fields, forest, and along the Columbia River on land managed by the Corps of Engineers. The area is known as Strawberry Island.

Course and race details

Each loop has roughly 200 feet of elevation gain and 200 feet of elevation loss. The start and finish are at the North Bonneville Ball Fields, where participants can access an aid area offering items such as peanut butter strawberry jam sandwiches, water, electrolytes, sports bars, and pizza. There is one aid station on course that can be reached about every 6.2 miles. The loop passes three bathrooms, with a small detour available to reach a fourth. Runners may set up a tent at the park for gear changes or rest. Food and drink will be available throughout the event period.

Distances and entry

• 10K
• 50K
• 100K
• 100 miles (16 loops)

Awards are available for the listed distances within a 30-hour limit. Runners receive a medal only for the distance they registered for. Registration can be changed up to the Friday before the race. Registration closes Fri, Jun 19 at 11:59 PM PT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.