Klickitat Trail Run
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Klickitat Trail Run
The Klickitat Trail Run is a non-profit fundraising event organized by the Columbia Gorge Running Club with support from the Klickitat School District and the Klickitat Trail Conservancy. The event is based at the Klickitat Youth Center, 92 Main Street, Klickitat, Washington, and benefits the Klickitat School District and community center. The course follows the scenic Klickitat River and runs beside canyon walls with fall colors.
Distances offered:
- Half marathon point to point, starts at Lyle mile marker 0
- 5K starts near Pitt Trailhead along the Klickitat Trail
- Youth 12 and under 5K is free for ages 12 and younger
The half marathon is a medium technical trail with rocky sections, about 500 feet of total climb, two aid stations near miles 6 and 10, and porta potties at the start and mile 10. First aid coverage is located near the 10 mile aid station. The finish line is at the Youth Center. Shuttle buses run from the Youth Center to the start locations; participants who miss the shuttle are responsible for their own transport. Drop bags are collected at start locations and returned to the community center.
Race packets include a reusable stuff sack/drop bag and soup tickets for the post run soup event, with a vegetarian option. There are no refunds; rollovers to next year are offered for unexpected circumstances. Volunteer support is required. Registration via UltraSignup opens May 1, 2026 and closes October 31, 2026. Participants should be able to maintain a 16 minute per mile pace; a sweeper will follow the final participants. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each race. Age division timing categories are used. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
