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Thunder River, Cascade Locks
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Trail in United States, Cascade Locks

Distances

  • Trail

    50K

    50 km

    Start: 12:00 PM

  • Trail

    25K

    25 km

    Start: Oct 31, 02:00 PM

    135.00 EUR

  • Running

    20 Miler

    21.1 km

  • Running

    12K

    12 km

  • Running

    12K Youth

    12 km

About

A premier fall trail race in the Columbia River Gorge featuring point-to-point 25K and lollipop 50K courses along the Pacific Crest Trail and Gorge 400, with scenic runs through Thunder Island and finishes at Marine Park in Cascade Locks, Oregon.

Catering & aid stations

Full service aid stations offering water, sports drinks, and gels at regular intervals along both 25K and 50K courses. Finish line area provides post-race food and beverages.

Pacers

Pacers are provided on race day with designated Start Waves for the 50K and 25K. Pacers display race-specific flags to aid runners in maintaining target times — see the Race Day schedule for wave times and pacer assignments.

Typical weather in Cascade Locks

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan36°25°
07:45
16:47
Feb38°26°
07:10
17:32
Mar44°29°
07:18
19:12
Apr51°33°
06:19
19:53
May61°41°
05:34
20:32
Jun69°47°
05:15
20:59
Jul80°53°
05:31
20:54
Aug79°54°
06:07
20:15
Sep70°48°
06:45
19:18
Oct55°39°
07:24
18:20
Nov42°30°
07:08
16:35
Dec35°25°
07:42
16:22

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

  • Chip timing
  • Aid stations
  • Medical support
  • Custom finisher award
  • Post-race food & beverages
  • Pacer flag support

Prices & signup

  • 25K135.00 EUR

FAQ

What is the registration fee?

Registration fees vary by date and distance: 50K is $140–$165; 25K is $110–$135. Fees do not include taxes, Ultrasignup processing fees, or race swag. Prices are listed in EUR on this site; checkout will convert at payment time.

Where is the start/finish?

Both races start and finish at Marine Park in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The 25K start is at Wyeth Trailhead; the 50K start is at the park pavilion.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are not allowed on the course, at aid stations, or inside the pavilion. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are permitted in the outdoor Marine Park staging area under owner control.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:46:51 PM

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