The Hoodoo Challenge: Run to the Top

Sisters, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Hoodoo Challenge: Run To The Top takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event is in its 10th year and is held at Hoodoo. The program includes a hosted lunch and an awards ceremony at the Hoodoo Lodge parking area after the main course. The half marathon route follows forested trails and reaches views from the top of Potato Hill. After reaching the top, participants return down the mountain on foot to the lunch and awards area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Courses and distances

  • Half marathon - trail route on forested trails with views from the top of Potato Hill.
  • 5K - starts at the Hoodoo parking lot and finishes at the top of Hoodoo; the trail offers scenic views and is presented as an alternative to the half marathon.

Race information

Half Marathon
The Hoodoo Challenge Half Marathon
5 km
The Hoodoo Challenge 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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