Perpetua Fatass
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Perpetua Fatass - January 9, 2027
Perpetua Fatass is a free, self-supported winter trail run that starts and finishes at Yachats Commons and travels through Cape Perpetua. Registration is free and required. The event is no-frills: there are no medals, no swag and no traditional aid stations. Participants are expected to carry their own food, hydration, layers and navigation.
Routes and options:
- 9 Mile - Up to the Cape Perpetua Lookout and back.
- 20K - Beyond the Lookout to the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center and return.
- 30K-ish - Choice of a classic 30K route or a roughly 20 mile long option.
- 50K - Full tour, approximately 31 miles, via Cooks Ridge, Cummins Peak Road, Cummins Ridge and the Oregon Coast Trail.
Water is available at two locations along the course and at the Visitor Center, but these are not traditional aid stations. The Oregon Coast in January can present rain, wind, mud and cold; layers and trail shoes are recommended. Cellular service can be inconsistent around Cape Perpetua, so maps, GPX files and course instructions should be downloaded in advance. After the run, there is a community potluck at Yachats Commons where participants may bring something to share. Parking is available around the Commons and on surrounding streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
