Smith Rock Classic
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Smith Rock Classic - Terrebonne, OR
The Smith Rock Classic is a spring trail running event centered at Skull Hollow near Smith Rock State Park. Courses run through Smith Rock, along the Crooked River Grasslands, and offer views of basalt cliffs and the Cascade Range.
- 50 Mile Two 25 mile loops starting and finishing at Skull Hollow.
- 50K Starts and finishes at Skull Hollow with Misery Ridge climb.
- 10 Mile Course climbs Gray Butte and includes 2200 ft gain and one aid station.
The 10 Mile route ascends Gray Butte from Skull Hollow, using single track to a saddle and a loop around Gray Butte before returning via Cole Loop. It is about 50% single track and 50% dirt road, with roughly 2200 ft of gain and one aid station.
The 50 Mile race is two 25 mile loops that pass Gray Butte, Smith Rock State Park, the river, and Crooked River Grasslands. The course lists approximately 7500 ft of gain and loss, is about 80% single-track and 20% gravel road, and includes eight full aid stations plus one minimal aid station.
The 50K follows a similar route with Misery Ridge and returns via River Trail and Summit Trail. It has about 4500 ft of gain and loss, with roughly 80% single-track and 20% gravel road, and four full aid stations.
The event policy states there are no transfers to other runners. Cancellations more than 30 days before the race are eligible for a 50% credit toward the same event next year. Cancellations 30 days or less receive no credit, refund, or transfer. If the organizer must cancel and cannot reschedule, refunds, credits, and rollovers will not be given. Registration closes May 28. Registration fees support a race beneficiary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
