Mt. Hood 50 Mile Trail Run

Race completed

80 km Distance

1,600 m Climbing

6.4 Grit · Hardcore

45.3735° N, 121.6959° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~169 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 15 h 27 m of light

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

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,600 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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