2026 Gorge Waterfalls
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
- Location
- Cascade Locks, OR
- 395 SW Portage Rd, 97014
- Type
- TRAIL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Experience a premium trail race through the iconic Columbia River Gorge, featuring spectacular views and challenging distances.
- Fun
- Scenic
Fun
ScenicGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners training for a serious effort
Less ideal for: first-time racers without recent mileage, pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Columbia River Gorge with the Gorge Waterfalls trail races. Offering 100K, 50K, and 30K distances, this event promises a premium experience through some of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic trail running terrain. Expect spectacular views, challenging courses, and a fun finish line celebration of your achievement. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and connect with fellow runners in a truly special setting.
What to expect
- Run through the heart of the Columbia River Gorge on challenging trails.
- Enjoy spectacular views of one of the Pacific Northwest's best landscapes.
- Celebrate your achievement at a fun and welcoming finish line.
Standout details
- Iconic Columbia River Gorge setting
- Spectacular trail views
- Challenging 100K, 50K, 30K distances
- Premium quality race experience
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 18.3 Miles
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00 AM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 24, 2026, 6:10 AM PDT · Closes Mar 24, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
- 31 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 24, 2026, 6:10 AM PDT · Closes Mar 24, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
- 62 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 AM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 24, 2026, 6:10 AM PDT · Closes Mar 24, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
The course
- Trail
- Hilly
Vibe Check
Serious Test
Serious TestTrail + hills
ultra distance, mostly trail, mountainous area, typically mild weather
- Mostly trail
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Welcome to Gorge Waterfalls, offering scenic 100K, 50K and 30K trail running races through the heart of the iconic Columbia River Gorge. Gorge Waterfalls provides one of the preeminent trail race experiences in the Pacific Northwest, home to some of the greatest trail running terrain in the entire United States.
Through the combined skillsets of Freetrail and Daybreak Racing, we strive to deliver a premium quality race experience for our participants, filled with spectacular views, challenging trails, good vibes, and a fun finish line experience to celebrate human achievement. We hope you'll join us!
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