Wy'east Wonder
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Event overview
Wy'east Wonder is a point-to-point trail race on the east side of Mt. Hood (Wy'east) based in Parkdale, Oregon on June 27, 2026. The event includes multiple race formats and is routed mostly along two ridges, Gunsight Ridge and Surveyor’s Ridge. The course moves from the mountain's southern side around to the east and finishes in the Hood River Valley orchards. Capacity is 500 combined. Registration closes June 19.
Distances
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 50K Relay - 2-person team, first leg ~18 miles, second leg ~12.6 miles
Course and elevation
Both distances are net downhill and run largely on ridgeline singletrack. Published elevation figures vary slightly across sources; approximate values are:
- 50 Miler: about 7,000–7,600 ft of gain and 10,000–10,600 ft of loss.
- 50K: about 4,000–4,300 ft of gain and 7,000–7,200 ft of loss.
Logistics and rules
Bib pickup is available in Parkdale the evening before and on race morning; photo ID is required. There is no parking at the start or finish; parking and shuttles operate from Red Barn Park in Parkdale. Finish shuttles return runners to the park and give priority to runners. The race takes place on National Forest multi-use trails where horses may be encountered. The organizer’s cancellation policy offers a 50% credit for cancellations more than 30 days before the race and no credit for cancellations within 30 days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
