Run for the Hills - Corvallis
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Run for the Hills : Corvallis, Oregon
Run for the Hills is an annual trail race event presented by Heart of the Valley Runners and scheduled for June 7, 2026. The event begins and ends at the south parking lot of the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis and uses trails and parks around the city, including Bald Hill Park, Fitton Green Natural Area, Greenbelt Land Trust areas, Cardwell Hill, and Crestmont Land Trust.
The event program includes several distances and course types:
- 30k approximately 3,037 ft elevation gain
- 8k about 782 ft elevation; 1.4 miles paved, 3.6 miles dirt
- 2 mile noncompetitive walk/run mostly on paved paths
- 1/4 mile kids fun run begins on bike path and finishes across gravel
The 30k course reaches into multiple preserved areas and includes sustained climbs and ridge connectors. The 8k combines pavement and dirt trail sections within Bald Hill Park. The 2 mile event is intended as a mostly paved walk or run for participants of all ages, and the kids run follows a short bike path plus a final gravel segment.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Greenbelt Land Trust trail fund. Funds support purchase of materials and equipment for trail construction and maintenance performed by volunteer groups. Over the past 17 years the event has raised more than $85,000 for trail support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
