Wy’East Trailfest
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Wy’east Trailfest
Wy’east Trailfest takes place July 24–25, 2027 at Mt. Hood Meadows within the Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon. The weekend features multiple trail race distances on mountain terrain, with several Saturday courses ascending to about 8,000 feet and Sunday offering shorter trail races and family-friendly events.
Distances
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 28K
- Half Marathon
- 14K
- 8K (5 miler)
- Kids Race .75 mile (1.2 km), not timed
Registration opens January 1. The registration fee covers a fully marked course, staging and parking, chip timing and results, staffed aid stations, medical support and communications, post race food and beverages, a custom finisher award, and professional photography. Race shirts and other add-ons are not included in the base fee.
The Kids Race on Sunday is free; children under six must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. RV and car camping is permitted on the paved Mt. Hood Meadows parking area on Friday and Saturday nights; an overnight use fee is paid to Mt. Hood Meadows. Lodge restrooms are available 24 hours. Nearby lodging options and campgrounds are available in Government Camp, Parkdale and Hood River.
Prize money for the 50K includes a $12,000 overall purse for top finishers. Nonbinary athletes are eligible for prize money and must meet published performance thresholds to qualify. The event recognizes the traditional lands of the Molalla, Kalapuyan, Chinookan Clackamas, Wasco and Wishram, and Northern Paiute peoples. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
