High Valley Half
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Event Overview
The High Valley Half is a point-to-point 1/2 Marathon race located in Eastern Oregon. Organized by Run With Purpose Racing, the event takes participants from Cove to Union. The route begins at Dollar's Corner in Cove and travels west out of town before turning onto High Valley Road, which leads directly to the finish line at the Eastern Oregon Stockshow grounds.
The course features the following distance:
- 1/2 Marathon (approximately 13.1 miles)
Course and Terrain
Participants run primarily on gravel surfaces throughout the route. The course includes nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, involving significant climbs and subsequent descents. As a point-to-point race, the start and finish locations are different, and participants must arrange their own transportation as no shuttle service is provided back to the starting line.
Participant Information
Aid stations providing water and fuel are positioned at three points along the course, located just after miles 4, 7, and 11. Restroom facilities are available at the start and finish lines, though there are no restrooms located along the course itself. Registration includes a race t-shirt if completed by June 5, 2027.
Race day packet pick-up is available on-site. While online registration closes the evening before the event, race day registration is offered for an increased fee, though finishers' medals and shirts are not guaranteed for late entries. Gear left at the start or along the route is collected and donated to local runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
