Autumn Leaves 50 Mile
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Event Overview
The Autumn Leaves event is an annual October ultramarathon offering 50 mile, 50K, and 30K distances. It takes place at Champoeg State Park in St. Paul, Oregon.
Course Details
The event is run on a 10 km loop. The loop is 80% paved bike path and 20% dirt single track. The course is described as very flat with some small rollers. 50K runners complete 5 loops, and 50 mile runners complete 8 loops. A headlamp is required for the first lap. The race offers a free Kids Run, with pre-registration required.
Race Information
Awards are given for the top three finishers in each timed event (30K, 50K, 50M) in categories for men, women, and nonbinary runners, including masters divisions. A "Spirit of Autumn Leaves" prize is also awarded, often for best costume. Pacers are allowed for the final loops of the 50K and 50 mile races. Crew access is at the start/finish and a mid-course aid station.
Amenities and Policies
The event is cupless; participants must bring their own hydration system. Two aid stations are on the course. Bag drop and portapotties are available at the start/finish area. The State Park entrance fee is not included in registration. Warm food and drinks are provided at the finish. The organizer, the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC), has a Pay It Forward Fund to provide race entry fee coverage for members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
