Mt. Hood Trail Runs
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Mt. Hood Trail Runs
Mt. Hood Trail Runs is a weekend trail race held near Timothy Lake with multiple distance options and mountain views. The event includes three distances:
- 50 miles on heavily shaded Pacific Crest Trail with mountain views
- 50K mostly on the Pacific Crest Trail with mountain views
- 25K around Clackamas and Timothy Lakes on single-track and double-track trails
The 50 mile race is run largely on the Pacific Crest Trail. The 25K does not use the Pacific Crest Trail but follows lake-area trails. The start and finish are at the Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger Station near Timothy Lake. The event acknowledges that it occurs on the traditional homelands of the Molalla Tribe, Tenino Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs.
Post-race provisions include cooked meat and vegetarian burgers for racers and volunteers, beverages including beer and cider, and a finisher pint glass for every finisher. Awards are given to top overall and age group finishers, and a raffle is held with sponsor items.
Practical details provided by the organizer include parking rules on Forest Service Road 42, campground options around Timothy Lake, nearest motels in Government Camp, and a note that trails are multi-use and horses may be encountered. Registration fees vary by distance and date of registration. The organizer’s policy states there are no transfers and no refunds, with a partial credit available if cancellation is made more than 30 days before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
