Klickitat Trail Run
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Klickitat Trail Run
The Klickitat Trail Run is a fundraising event organized by the Columbia Gorge Running Club with support from the Klickitat School District. It takes place at the Jerry Lynch Community Center, also known as the Klickitat Youth Center, at 92 Main Street in Klickitat, WA. Proceeds benefit the Klickitat School District and the local community center.
Distances offered include:
- Half marathon point to point starting at mile marker 0 in Lyle and finishing at the Youth Center
- 5K run/walk along the Klickitat Trail
- Youth 5K free for participants 12 and under
The trail follows the Klickitat River and runs through canyon scenery and fall foliage. The course is described as medium technical with rocky sections, gradual elevation gain totaling about 500 feet, mile markers, and two aid stations near miles 6 and 10. Porta potties are provided at the start location and near mile 10. First aid responders are located at the mile 10 aid station.
Shuttle buses transport participants from the community center to the start locations; participants who miss the shuttle are responsible for their own transportation. All entrants receive a reusable stuff sack/drop bag that is returned to the community center after the race. Check in occurs at the community center on race day; there is no day of registration.
Registration opens May 15, 2026 and closes October 31, 2026. There is a fee increase after October 10. Volunteers support event operations throughout the day.
Participants should be able to maintain a 16 minute per mile pace. A sweeper follows the final participant and there are cutoffs at mile 10 and at the finish. Rollovers to the next year may be offered for unexpected circumstances; refunds are not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
