OAT Run
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Event overview
The Olympic Adventure Trail Run (OAT Run) takes place on April 11, 2026 in Port Angeles, Washington. Races run on single-track trail along Kelly Ridge between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the Olympic Adventure Trail. Each distance is limited to 130 runners.
Race distances and courses
- 12K : point-to-point on single-track trail.
- Half marathon : point-to-point on single-track trail, held in two waves.
- 50K : out-and-back on single-track trail with an 8-hour time limit.
Course details: the 12K has about 600 feet of elevation gain. The half marathon has about 1,300 feet of elevation gain. The 50K has approximately 4,500 feet cumulative elevation gain. Water and electrolyte stations are placed on each course at specified mile points; portable restrooms (Sanicans) are located at several aid stations and at start/finish locations.
Logistics and community
Registration is pre-registration only and closes April 10, 2026. Listed entry fees are $48 for the 12K, $63 for the half marathon, $88 for the 50K, and $35 for youth entries. The event provides a mandatory shuttle to the start, return shuttles to the parking/after-party, chip timing, course marking, race photos, race swag, and an after-party at Extreme Sports Park with a hot meal. The race is cupless; reusable cups are provided at packet pickup or runners may carry their own hydration vessel. The trail remains open to the public during the race; runners are asked to yield to horses. A portion of proceeds is donated to local trail organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.