200 runners. 50 or 31 miles. 25 years.
One river.
Welcome to the home of the McKenzie River Trail Run, Oregon's oldest race; run annually since 1988. Tracing a route along the beautiful McKenzie River Trail, the race offers runners a technically challenging course and the inspiration of some of Oregon's most breathtaking scenery.
The 2012 McKenzie River Trail Run is scheduled for September 8, 2012. The 50K race is full and no wait list is being kept. This year's event will also include a 50 mile race to celebrate the events 25th anniversary. Registration for the 50 mile race will remain open until the 100 runner limit is reached.
The 50K will follow our traditional course as shown on the course map starting at Carmen Reservoir and going up river, around Clear Lake and then down the trail to finish across from the McKenzie River Ranger Station. The 50 mile course will start across from the McKenzie River Ranger Station, then follow the McKenzie River Trail upriver to Carmen Reservoir. From there it will continue on the 50K Course and finish back at the Ranger Station.
Registration
Registration for the 50 Mile is online via UltraSignUp.com. The 50K is full and registration is closed.
The 50K registration opens each year on April 1 and remains open for one week. If entries exceed our permitted number of runners, a lottery is held to determine who gets to run.
Click on the contact link to ask questions of the Race Directors or make suggestions on how to improve the event.
This event is operated under a special use permit with the Willamette National Forest. This event is an equal opportunity provider.