Elkhorn Relay
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About the race
The Elkhorn Relay is a six-person team relay around La Grande, OR, organized by Run With Purpose Racing. The course covers about 80.6 miles and includes roughly 6,000 feet of total elevation gain. The event begins at Hilgard Junction State Park and follows old Highway 244 south along the Grande Ronde River before leaving the river corridor to climb into backcountry terrain.
Runners encounter a 20-plus mile section of scenic gravel mountain roads, followed by climbs toward Anthony Lakes where the route reaches about 7,400 feet in elevation. Each team member completes a final trail leg that finishes at the ski resort. The event materials describe a mixture of riverside highway, gravel road, backcountry climbs, and a trail finish.
Registration windows and fees listed for the event were: early registration from November 21, 2025 to January 31, 2026 at $500; regular registration from February 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 at $550; and late registration from June 1, 2026 to July 20, 2026 at $600. The event was scheduled for August 8, 2026 in La Grande, OR. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
