Gorge Waterfalls 100K
April 12, 2025
100K
The 100K course offers a world-class scenic tour through the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course is an out-and-back route, initially traveling downriver from Cascade Locks to the Multnomah Falls and Wahkeena Falls area, back to Cascade Locks, then upriver on the Pacific Crest Trail past Herman Creek to Wyeth Trailhead, then back to Cascade Locks for the finish. Awe-inspiring views and trails await along this challenging course!
The trails feature a variety of surfaces types, primarily rocky semi-technical singletrack mixed with more smooth dirt singletrack. The course is generally very runnable, with many punchy hill climbs and some very rocky technical sections through the many open talus slopes. There are some extended, intermittent sections of paved pedestrian/bike path connectors and some rural road shoulder sections to connect some trail segments.
The race includes eight aid stations, with three offering drop bag access and five allowing crew access. Pacers are allowed from Wyeth Aid Station (#7) to the finish as well.
Affilations
The 100K is the Long Course Selection Race for Team USA for the 2025 World Championships in Canfranc, Spain.
The 100K is a Western States Qualifier. Runners must finish under 18 hours to be eligible for the Western States Lottery.
Race Day Schedule
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
Bib Pickup & Check-In: 4:00AM-4:50AM (at Marine Park Pavilion)
Start Time: 5:00AM mass start, no waves.
Cut Offs On Course:
12:30PM at Ainsworth, Aid Station #4, mile 25.8
2:30PM at Wahclella, Aid Station #5, mile 33.0
4:15PM at Cascade Locks, Aid Station #6, mile 38.6
7:15PM at Wyeth Aid Station #7, mile 48.7
10:00 PM at Cascade Locks, Aid Station #8, mile 58.8
11:00 PM at Finish Line, mile 62.0
Course Map
INTERACTIVE MAP: Click “Open in CalTopo” for a full window map, where you can change layers, zoom in and out, view elevation profile, etc.
GPX DATA: Click HERE for a .gpx data file of the course.
Elevation Change
The course includes approximately 11,000’ of elevation gain and 11,000’ of loss over 62.0 miles.
Aid Stations
The 100K includes eight aid stations staffed with enthusiastic, experienced volunteers. All aid stations are what we call “full service” which will be well stocked with: water, Gnarly Nutrition Fuel2O energy drink, Coke, 7up, ginger ale, Spring Energy gels*, PB&J sandwiches, cookies, various fresh fruit options, potato chips, gummi snacks, trail mix and a variety of other ultra fare and basic first aid supplies. Later aid stations will be stocked with warm, salty/savory food options such as quesadillas, potatoes, soup, etc., especially if we get a cold/wet weather race day.
Most aid stations will also have professional medical personnel present with a full compliment of emergency response and first aid equipment.
All Daybreak races are CUPLESS.
Be sure to bring your own reusable drinking vessel/cup for liquids such as soda at aid stations.
*Please respect our limit of 2 SPRING ENERGY GELS per aid station pass per runner. If you need more than 2 energy gels per aid station pass, you must carry your own or have more in your drop bags. This is to ensure all runners have access to energy gels and they aren’t all taken by faster runners.
| Aid Station | Distance (mi) | Segment (mi) | Crew | Pacer | Drop Bag | Toilet | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start - Marine Park | 0 | 6.1 | Yes | -- | -- | Yes | -- |
| #1 - Wahclella | 6.1 | 7.2 | Yes | No | No | Yes | -- |
| #2 - Ainsworth | 13.3 | 4.9 | No | No | Yes | Yes | -- |
| #3 - Wahkeena | 18.2 | 7.6 | No | No | No | No | -- |
| #4 - Ainsworth (2) | 25.8 | 7.2 | No | No | Yes | Yes | 12:30PM |
| #5 - Wahclella (2) | 33.0 | 5.6 | Yes | No | No | Yes | 2:30PM |
| #6 - Cascade Locks | 38.6 | 10.1 | Yes | No | No | Yes | 4:15PM |
| #7 - Wyeth | 48.7 | 10.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7:15PM |
| #8 - Cascade Locks (2) | 58.8 | 3.2 | Yes | No | No | Yes | 10:00PM |
| Finish - Marine Park | 62.0 | -- | Yes | -- | -- | Yes | 11:00PM |
Crew
Crew/supporters are welcome at Wahclella Aid Station (#1 & 5), Cascade Locks Aid Station (#5 & 7), Wyeth Aid Station (#6) and the Start/Finish area only. Parking is limited at the Aid Stations. There is no parking at the Ainsworth Aid Station— under no circumstances may crew or spectators access this location at any time.
Google Map Driving Directions from Marine Park staging area:
Wahclella Aid Station: https://goo.gl/maps/gHDGuDeC5ZUB8KtZ6
Parking is at the Tooth Rock Trailhead parking area only (no fee), 0.3 miles up Star Route Rd from Wahclella trailhead. Do not park along the narrow Star Route Rd or risk being ticketed/towed. Walk 0.3 miles down to Wahclella from Tooth Rock TH on the Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail (bike/pedestrian path) to the aid station. The aid station is over on the old Historic Columbian River Hwy State Trail bridge over Tanner Creek.
Cascade Locks Aid Station: https://goo.gl/maps/7AhiYFxgjhC6pxAp8
Park on Wa Na Pa Street only, which is the main street through Cascade Locks (do not park on any neighborhood streets adjacent to or near the aid station trailhead). Walk up the hill a couple blocks through town to the aid station location at the top of Moody Street/Harvey Rd. There is no fee to park on Wa Na Pa Street.
Wyeth Aid Station: https://goo.gl/maps/Jd9HYxnDR2w2zivf7
Park at the Wyeth day use trailhead area or along the shoulder of Frontage Road. There is no fee to park.
Drop Bags
Drop bags will be available at Ainsworth Aid Station (#2 & 4) and Wyeth Aid Station (#7).
SIZE: Drop bag size must be smaller than a 20L day bag (shoe bag size), made of durable, water-resistant material. Bags that are too large, such as duffels, suitcases, heavy backpacks, will not be accepted and will not go the requested aid station.
LABEL: Write your first name, last name, bib number and aid station name (Wyeth or Ainsworth) in large bold permanent ink on your drop bags.
RETURN: Please consider that drop bags will not be returned back to Marine Park until the aid station shuts down after race sweepers arrive. Have your crew grab your drop bags from the aid station if possible.
CONTENTS: Do not store valuables in drop bags! The race is not responsible for missing, damaged, lost or stolen drop bags or contents.
FORGOTTEN BAGS: Please note we do not ship or deliver forgotten drop bags. You can arrange to pick up forgotten drop bags from us.
Pacers
Pacers are allowed to accompany their runner beginning at Wyeth aid station to the finish line and must follow these basic rules:
Must sign a waiver on race day and obtain and wear a “pacer” race bib. Pacer bibs are available during race morning check-in until 8AM, then at Wyeth Aid Station once it opens.
Only one pacer may accompany one race participant at a time.
No carrying or assisting in carrying a runner’s equipment, hydration, fuel or other items (muling).
On your own getting to/from Wyeth aid station.
Must follow all other rules of the race.
Not following these rules is grounds for disqualifying their runner.
Required Gear
Runners leaving Wyeth Aid Station #7 after 4:30PM must leave with a working headlamp (or other effective illumination) and extra batteries. No exceptions.
Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are allowed.
Trail Work
At this time, we do not have a trail work requirement. However, we strongly believe ultrarunners should contribute some volunteer trail stewardship activities each year, especially considering the significant use of public lands the sport of trail and ultrarunning requires.
We will host at least one trail work party in the months leading up to the race and would love your participation-- date and location TBA.
Cancellations
See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.
This event is located on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.