Cascade Locks, OR, Oregon, United States · Saturday, April 10, 2027

Fixed Distance 100K

Gorge Waterfalls 100K

206 days away
100 km Distance
4,200 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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45.6698° N, 121.8906° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 18 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~305 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (98.9km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 11°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 612 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 4,200 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles4,200 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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About

A stunning 100K through the Columbia River Gorge past dozens of waterfalls.

Highlights

  • 13+ waterfalls
  • Columbia River Gorge
  • Technical trail

Course Notes

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. A point-to-point course starting at the east end at Herman Creek Trailhead/Campground and head west to Benson State Recreation Area.

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