Wy'east Wonder
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Wy'east Wonder Race
The Wy'east Wonder features ultramarathon distances run point to point on ridgelines alongside Mt Hood. Courses use Gunsight Ridge and Surveyor's Ridge and offer repeated views of Wy'east, the Multnomah Tribe word for Mt Hood. The event includes a 50 mile, a 50 km, and a 50 km two person relay.
The courses are net downhill overall. The 50 mile course records 7,600' of elevation gain and 10,600' of loss. The 50 km course records 4,300' of gain and 7,200' of loss. A substantial portion of the descent occurs near the finish.
- 50M point to point on Gunsight and Surveyor's Ridges 7,600' gain 10,600' loss
- 50K point to point on ridgelines 4,300' gain 7,200' loss
- 50K two person relay team entry for the 50 km course
The event is based at Red Barn Park in Parkdale. There is no parking at the start or finish; racers and spectators park at Red Barn Park and use shuttles to reach the start. Bib pickup is only available at Red Barn Park and photo ID is required. Finish shuttles return participants to Red Barn Park; runners have priority seating.
Registration opens December 1. A wait list is enabled when the race sells out and joining the wait list is free. There are no transfers and no refunds. Cancellations more than 30 days before the race receive a 50 percent credit toward a future Go Beyond Racing event; cancellations within 30 days receive no credit.
The race runs on National Forest multi use trails where horses may be encountered. Post race provisions include food and a selection of beverages. Awards include top three men women and non binary finishers per distance, age group awards, raffle prizes, and a finisher pint glass. Weather can vary from misty and cloudy to warm depending on location around the mountain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
