Half Marathon

This super fun trail Half Marathon offers a gorgeous, challenging point-to-point course with 2500’ of elevation gain and 2600’ of descent. The route features miles of stunning old growth rainforest singletrack, panoramic coastline views from the summit of Cape Perpetua and above rocky bluffs as the route skirts the shoreline of Yachats.

Race Day Schedule

• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024

• Bib Pickup & Check-In: 7:00AM-8:10AM at The Adobe.

• Shuttle Bus Departure (from The Adobe): 8:15AM

• Start Time (at Perpetua Campground): 9:00AM

• Cutoff on Course: 12:00PM at Perpetua Aid Station

• Finish Line Cut-Off: 2:00PM (5 hours)

Course Map

• Click on the course map image to open a high resolution copy for more detailed viewing.

• INTERACTIVE MAP: Click HERE to open the course map in CalTopo, where you can change layers, zoom in and out, export a .gpx file, etc.

• GPX DATA: Click HERE for the .gpx data file which includes elevation data.

Elevation Change

The course involves 2500’ of ascent and 2600’ of descent.

Aid Stations

The aid stations are staffed with enthusiastic volunteers offering tasty fuel: Gnarly Nutrition energy drink, water, soda, Spring Energy gels, bananas, oranges, chips, PB&J sandwiches, and more. All Daybreak races are cupless, so be sure to bring your own cup for liquid at aid stations.

Course Surfaces

Most of the course mileage is runnable. Trekking poles are allowed. The trails are all well maintained and generally not exceptionally steep or technical. The first 11 miles is almost exclusively singletrack trail, with some significant climbs and descents. There are many technical trail areas with shallow spruce tree roots and rocky sections to negotiate. Footbridges can be very slick — use caution on wood and smooth rock surfaces! The final ~2 miles is very flat and fast, as the course follows the Oregon Coast Trail after crossing Hwy 101 while skirting the coastal bluffs along the edge of Yachats to the finish.

Crew

A runner’s supporters and spectators are welcome to hike to the Perpetua Aid Station from Cape Perpetua Visitor Center parking area only. Parking is $5/vehicle at the Visitor Center or display your annual NW Forest Pass. Please carpool when feasible. Note there is no cell phone service anywhere in this area. Absolutely no parking is allowed at the campground entrance gate per the Forest Service - violators will be towed and their runner disqualified from the race. You have been warned :)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS from the Start/Finish to Cape Perpetua Visitor Center via Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ayG1P9KBahf7G3Ck8

To access Perpetua Aid Station, walk from Cape Perpetua Visitor Center north along the course for .25 miles on Giant Spruce Trail to the aid station at Cape Perpetua Campground to support their runner (follow the course markings between the Visitor Center and restrooms). REMINDER: The campground is closed and gated for the season- do NOT park at the entrance to Cape Perpetua Campground or anywhere other than Cape Perpetua Visitor Center.

Drop Bags

No drop bags available.

Cancellations

See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.

This event is granted by a Special Use Permit through the Siuslaw National Forest, U.S. Forest Service and Oregon State Parks. 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.  The USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.