RACE DETAILS

 

Welcome to Run The Rock, offering spectacular 50K and half marathon loop-style trail races within Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River National Grasslands, located near Bend, Oregon. Both courses offer amazing views of the Cascade Range - from Mt Hood in the north to Mt Bachelor in the south. You will pass the sheer rock faces at Smith Rock State Park - famous for rock climbing - and the unique beauty of the Crooked River National Grasslands. 

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The 50K hits almost all the trails in the Park --- even going up Misery Ridge and passing right below the flanks of the steep and famous Monkey Face! Your journey will then take you on a big loop around Gray Butte, soaking up the sites of the surrounding area and the high Cascade Peaks. Total elevation gain is 5000ft and 5000ft of loss. 85% of the course is on single-track trails, 15% on double track and dirt roads. There are 4 fully stocked aid stations.

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The half marathon course has incredible views of the Cascade Range and Monkey Face. There is one full aid station with about 2500ft of climbing packed into 13.1 miles. 90% of the course is on single-track trails.

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RACE DATE

Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 50K

Sunday, November 9, 2025 - Half Marathon

 

START TIME

Check-in starts @ 6AM Saturday November 8th for the 50K 

Sunday November 9th 7:30AM for the Half Marathon

50K start: 7AM - Saturday

HM start: 8:30AM - Sunday

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RACE LOCATIONS

Smith Rock State Park - Terrebonne, Oregon

 

In observance of Veteran's Day, any veteran will be given a 25% discount off registration. Please email us at Alpine Running to get the discount set up. In order to receive the discount, you must email us BEFORE registering. We are unable to reimburse afterwards. Thank you for your service!

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REGISTRATION* 

50K: 

$145 - April 1-May 31

$160 - June 1-July 31

$175 - August 1-November 1 (or until sold out - please check Ultrasignup)

*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

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Half Marathon:

$110 - April 1-May 31

$120 - June 1-July 31

$135 - August 1-November 1 (or until sold out - please check Ultrasignup)

*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

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*Register by October 4 to be guaranteed shirt size

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PARKING

Due to limited parking and the ever-increasing popularity of Smith Rock State Park, ALL participants must park off-site at our friends at DD Ranch. There will be a free shuttle and parking. 

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DIRECTIONS TO PARKING/SHUTTLE

Allow 3 hours to drive from Portland or Salem to DD Ranch. Directions from Portland and Salem.

Nearest airports are Portland (PDX) and Redmond (RDM).

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Our lodging partner for this event is SCP Hotel located in downtown Redmond - 15 minutes from Smith Rock. You can book a room at a discounted rate HERE

There are numerous other lodging options in Redmond (20 minutes), Madras (30 minutes) and Bend (45 minutes).

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PRE-RACE

We will have Backporch Coffee ready for everyone. 

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POST-RACE 

Post race meal will be provided by ETA

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AWARDS

All participants receive a sweet custom award when they finish.

The top 3 non-binary/male/female finishers of each race will receive awesome prizes from our great sponsors.

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BENEFICIARY

Alpine Running loves to give back to the community, and each of our races has a beneficiary. The beneficiary of Run The Rock is Ridgeview High School XC team. 

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WEATHER

For weather, check HERE

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