Wood You Rather

MAY

16

2026

Wood You Rather is a unique checkpoint race where you chart your own course through Mt. Tabor Park. With a map in hand, you have two hours to strategize your route to collect as many checkpoints as possible. You can race solo or with a team for an adventurous morning of navigation and trail running.

Sat 16 May 2026

Tualatin Mountains, Oregon

Website Registration

8 miles

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Event Format

Wood You Rather is a checkpoint run event with no preset course. Participants receive a map at the start of the race with the checkpoints highlighted. They must decide their own route and the order in which to reach each checkpoint within the allotted time.

Course Details

The running distance and elevation depend entirely on the routes participants choose. Distances are generally between 5 and 8+ miles with 800-1000+ feet of elevation gain.

Participation

Participants can enter as a solo runner or as part of a team. Teams must have a minimum of three people and a maximum of six. Team members can choose to run the course together or independently. The team's official time is the average of all team members' finishing times.

Schedule and Location

The event takes place on Saturday, May 16, at Mt. Tabor Park in Portland. Participants must finish within two hours, with a final cutoff time for the finish line.

Registration

Registration fees are tiered and apply per person, even for team members.

$50 (December 1 – 14)
$60 (December 15 – February 14)
$70 (February 15 – May 9)

Children 12 and under can participate for free but must be registered and accompanied by a registered parent or guardian for the entire event.

Awards

Each finisher receives a commemorative mug. Additional prizes are awarded to the top male, top female, top non-binary, and top team finishers. Coffee and donuts are provided at the finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 mi

5-8+ Miles