Day One: Alpine Westfir
August 4th 2023, 20k, 2,940 ft Elevation Gain
Starting at the Westfir parking lot you will run on the gravel and take a left going toward the Alpine tie trail. You will start your climb and 1 mile into the race you will take a sharp right on the alpine trail. You will continue to follow the Alpine trail up until you hit the first summit about 1.5 miles into the race. This will be the first aid station. From there you will continue on the Alpine trail until you hit the Buckhead shelter summit road. From here you will hit your second aid station and this is the end of the king/queen of the mountain segment. From here you will take a left and run approximately one mile down the road before taking a left on a tie trail that connects back with the Alpine trail. Once connected back you will go down the same way you came up hitting your final aid station with approximately 1.5 miles to go. This is the start of the sprint segment, which ends at the finish of the race.
After the race, enjoy a cold one or two on us provided by Ninkasi Brewing, and a tasty meal.
Directions: From Eugene: Get on I-5 heading south and take the highway 58 exit toward Oakridge. You will be on highway 58 for approximately 38 miles, then will take a left on Westfir Rd and follow that road for 2.2 miles until taking a left on the office covered bridge parking lot.
43.7584° N, 122.4957° W
Day Two: Dead Mountain
August 5th 2023, 30k, 3,267 ft Elevation Gain
Starting at Greenwaters Park you will run on a flat trail hugging the river for approximately 3 miles before hitting the dead mountain trailhead. This will be where you hit your first aid station and start to climb. You will climb for approximately 4 miles hitting another aid station, and finally a third aid station at the top. From here you will run the devil’s backbone section for some amazing views and then run back down the trail hitting two more aid stations on the way down for a total of five possible aid stations. The start/finish are at the same location. The start of the King/Queen of the Mountain segment will start at the first aid station and will end at the third aid station. The sprint segment will start once you begin your descent after passing the aid station to the top. It will end once you hit the last aid station.
After the race, enjoy a cold one or two on us provided by Ninkasi Brewing, and a tasty meal.
Directions: From Eugene: Head on I5 South. Take Highway 58 Exit Toward Oakridge. Continue east on Highway 58 through the town of Oakridge. Take a right at the Greenwaters Park sign just east of Oakridge. Parking available in the park.
43°44’17.0″N 122°27’25.1″W
Day Three: Larison Rock Ascent
August 6th 2023, 15k, 2,665 ft Elevation Gain
The last race of this series will start at Greenwaters Park. You will take a right over the bridge and run on the Greenwaters trail for about a half mile when you will turn right on a gravel road. After a short distance on the gravel, you will see the Larison Rock Trailhead on your left. This trail gradually climbs for another 3.5 miles until you hit a road crossing. At this point (4.5 miles) you will hit your first aid station. You will then proceed to run another .5 miles to the summit of Larison Rock at 3,558 feet in elevation. You will touch the rock at the summit and start making the descend down. At the end you will cut the flat section short and proceed to the most direct path back to the Amphitheater. The beginning of the king/queen of the mountain segment that will start once you leave the start and will end at the top of the rock. The sprint segment will begin once you start your descent on top of the rock and end after getting off the trail onto the gravel road.
This race features a spectacular view at the top of Larison Rock, as well as over 2,600 feet of elevation gain. You will hit the aid station two times.
All races are dog friendly! There will be treats and water provided at each aid station and will have dog awards at the conclusion of each race. There is a 5 dog limit per event, so please be sure to check in with us before bringing your pup!
Awards for the entire weekend as well as raffles will take place after the race!
Directions: From Eugene: Head on I5 South. Take Highway 58 Exit Toward Oakridge. Continue east on Highway 58 through the town of Oakridge. Take a right at the Greenwaters Park sign just east of Oakridge. Parking available in the park.
43°44’17.0″N 122°27’25.1″W