Siuslaw Dunes
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Event Overview
The Siuslaw Dunes event features three point-to-point runs through coastal terrain. The courses traverse a mix of landscapes, including ancient open sand dunes with 'tree islands', old-growth rainforest, stream crossings, and remote ocean beaches.
Distances
The event offers three race distances:
- 50K
- 20 mile
- 12K
Location
The event is staged at historic Honeyman State Park, located just south of old town Florence, Oregon. The start and finish area is the East Woahink Day Use Area Gazebo. The park offers camping facilities and serves as a gateway to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
Course and Setting
The race takes place within the Siuslaw National Forest. The Oregon Dunes, part of the National Recreation Area, are described as the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. The event is the first race in the Oregon Coast Trail Series.
Land Acknowledgement
The event organizers recognize that the race takes place on the traditional lands of the Siuslaw and Quuiich (Lower Umpqua) peoples. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
