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McCubbins Gulch Trail Race

Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT

Location
Maupin, OR
McCubbins Gulch Campground, Mt Hood National Forest. 23 miles west of Maupin OR, Campground - Lat/Long: 45.11671, -121.49380, 97037
Featured distance
6 Miles
Type
TRAIL
Official registration

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At a glance

Camp under the stars, enjoy a lively potluck, then tackle a challenging 6-mile trail through Mt Hood forest with streams and steep climbs.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Prepare for an immersive trail experience at the McCubbins Gulch Trail Race in Maupin, OR. This event begins with an optional night of camping under the stars, featuring a traditional potluck dinner, music, games, and camaraderie. The 6-mile race takes you through the beautiful Mt Hood forest, challenging runners with steep terrain and multiple stream crossings. Remember to follow the orange ribbons closely. Celebrate your finish with fellow runners at the post-race food and beer garden.

What to expect

Start with optional camping and a traditional potluck dinner featuring music and games. Navigate a challenging 6-mile trail in the beautiful Mt Hood forest, crossing streams and tackling steep sections. Enjoy post-race food and a beer garden to celebrate your finish.

Standout details

  • Pre-race camping and potluck dinner
  • Trail navigation: follow orange ribbons
  • Stream crossings and steep terrain
  • Post-race food and beer garden

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink

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Vibe Check

Push Potential

Trail + hills, warm-day exposure

  • Mostly trail
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Trail
  • Hilly
From the organizer

Start your race with camping the night before under the stars.  Traditional potluck dinner the night before with music, games and other shenanigans will take place before turning in.  A leisurely wake up time before starting the stellar trail race in the beautiful Mt Hood forest where you must FOLLOW THE ORANGE RIBBONS NOT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU.  Be prepared to cross through streams, over streams, up steep terrain and down steep terrain while keeping an eye out where to go.  There is a lot of fun to be had and plenty to talk about when you return through the finish line.  Food will follow along with the beer garden.  This is one of the favorite XDog races that we are glad to welcome back.

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