Welcome to Old Cascadia. These majestic trail races will take you to some of the oldest summits in Oregon for an unforgettable race experience. The Cascade Mountain Range is really two ranges in one. The familiar High Cascades are a young range of soaring, snow-capped active volcanoes, that include peaks like Mt Jefferson and Mt Hood - which can be seen from the course. However, the High Cascades owe their elevation to the westerly Old Cascades, the ancient, deeply eroded mountains that formed the foundation of the high peaks tens of millions of years prior. The extinct volcanoes of the Old Cascades are renown for their lush rainforests, brilliant meadows and prolific wildlife. Each race offers running through such landscapes along with sweeping views, creek crossings and big climbs all the while running on some of the best single-track trails Oregon has to offer.
The 50 mile is a lollipop-style course. You will start off tagging the summit of Crescent Mountain that has amazing views from north to south. You will then do a massive 50K loop before another climb up Crescent Mountain and then a final buttery downhill to the finish. Consists of 88% single track, 4% two-track, 4% paved road and 4% dirt road with 6 fully stocked aid stations. Total elevation gain is 12500ft and 12500ft of loss. You will have 17 hours to complete the 50 mile.
The 20mile will consist of the last 20miles of the 50M course. It has 90% single track trails, 5% paved road and 5% dirt road. Total elevation gain is 5800ft with 6800ft of descent with 2 fully stocked aid stations. The views are unmatched on this shorter race - with epic climbs and descents.
The 2-person really team will consist of two legs. Leg 1 is the first 50K of the 50M route and Leg 2 will be the final 20M. Teams are responsible for transportation to the exchange at the Quarry AS.
RACE DATE
Not being held in 2023
TIMES
CHECK-IN:
50MILE/Relay: 4AM-5:15AM
20MILE: 6:30AM-7:45AM
SHUTTLE: NO shuttle needed for 50M/Relay
Shuttle leaves at 8AM for 20M
START:
50M/Relay: 5:30AM
20M: 9AM
START LOCATION
Lava Lake Sno Park - Willamette National Forest
PRICING
50M
$135 - December 1 - January 31
$150 - February 1 - April 30
$165 - May 1 - July 3
20M
$95 - December 1 - January 31
$105 - February 1 - April 30
$120 - May 1 - July 3
2-Person Relay Team
$210 - December 1 - January 31
$225 - February 1 - April 30
$240 - May 1 - July 3
DIRECTIONS - 50MILE/Relay & 20MILE RACES
From Portland/Salem - Allow 1.5hrs from Salem & 2.5hrs from Portland
From Bend - Allow 1hr 10mins
From Eugene - Allow 1hr 30mins
ACCOMMODATIONS
The city of Sisters has numerous options and is 45minutes away.
The town of Detroit has a few options and is 35minutes away.
Numerous campgrounds within 30minutes:
Riverside at Detroit Campground
POST RACE
We will have free food for all runners and volunteers.
AWARDS
All participants who complete the races will receive a sweet custom finisher award.
The top 3 male/female/team of each race will receive awesome prizes from our great sponsors.
WEATHER
For weather, check HERE
BENEFICIARIES
Sweet Home High School is the race beneficiary. They will be out at 4 aid stations.
This race is held under a special use permit -and in partnership with- the Willamette National Forest. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Alpine Running, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.