20 Miler

The Tillamook Burn 20 Miler is a super fun, tough out-and-back course, run entirely on the renowned Gales Creek Trail. The route takes runners from historic Reehers Camp to Gales Creek Campground and back, involving 20.8 miles, 3800 ft. of ascent and 3800 ft. of descent. There are 3 aid stations along the course. 

The trails are quite hilly with a generally soft dirt surface offering great footing, although there are some technical sections with rocks and roots, as well as some long climbs and descents. Runners will cross many small rushing streams, pass by multiple waterfalls, enjoy miles and miles of remote creekside trail and some nice territorial views.  

Race Day Schedule

• RACE DATE: Friday, May 9, 2025

• START/FINISH: Reehers Camp in Tillamook State Forest

• CHECK-IN: 8:00-8:45AM

• START TIME: 9:00AM

• #1 CUT OFF: 12:00PM at Gales Creek Aid Station (mile 10.4)

• #2 CUT OFF: 2:30PM at Bell Aid Station (mile 17.2)

• FINAL CUT OFF: 3:30PM at Reehers Camp (6.5 hours to finish).

• BONFIRE: ALL DAY!

Course Map & Profile

• MAP: Click on the course map image to open a high resolution copy. 

• INTERACTIVE MAP: Click HERE for an interactive course map in Caltopo.

• GPX DATA: Click HERE for a .gpx data file of the course.

• ELEVATION CHANGE: The course has 3800’ of ascent and 3800’ of descent.

Aid Stations

The 20 Miler has three aid stations. Bell Camp #1 is self-service with water, Gnarly Fuel20 energy drink and energy gels only. Gales Creek #2 and Bell Camp #3 are full service and well supported with enthusiastic and experienced volunteers. Be sure to express your appreciation for their support during the race. The aid stations will also have 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 drinking vessel/cup for liquids such as soda at aid stations.

All aid stations 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, a variety of other ultra fare and basic first aid supplies. If you require more than 2 energy gels per aid station pass, you must carry your own.

Course Detail

Start to Aid Station 1 (Bell Camp): Runners depart Reehers Camp on Gales Creek Trail, cross the Nehalem River bridge then begin climbing some small rolling hills for the first 1.5 miles. This is followed by a rowdy 1450' climb in the next 2 miles up to Bell Camp Trailhead and Aid Station 1. 

Aid Station 1 (Bell Camp) to Aid Station 2 (Gales Creek): Runners depart Bell Camp on Gales Creek Trail and get a long, rolling descent for 6 miles on scenic creekside trail, crossing many small streams. At the junction with Storey Burn Trail, runners veer left over a footbridge to remain on Gales Creek Trail for .8 of a mile to Gales Creek Trailhead for Aid Station 2. 

From Gales Creek, runners return the way they came, passing back through Bell Camp Aid Station for Aid Station 3 on the way back to Reehers Camp for the finish. 

Crew

Your crew and spectators are allowed at the start and finish area at Reehers Camp, and at Gales Creek Aid Station, but not at Bell Camp or anywhere else along the course.

Driving directions to Gales Creek Aid Station from Reehers Camp (45 minutes drive time): 

• Google Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/sDaCsHDH4j8Ch3LWA

• Travel east on Cochran Rd for 2 miles to Timber

• Turn LEFT on Timber Road for 3 miles to Hwy 26

• Turn RIGHT onto Hwy 26 for 11.6 miles

• Turn RIGHT onto Hwy 47 for 2.8 miles

• Turn RIGHT onto Hwy 6 for 13.8 miles

• Turn RIGHT onto Gales Creek Campground entrance road for 1 mile. 

• PARK in available day use parking lot areas at Gales Creek day use.

Drop Bags

None for the 20 miler.

Pacers

The event permit does not allow pacers.

Trekking Poles

Trekking poles are allowed.

Weather

Check the latest local weather here.

Cancellations

See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.

This event is located entirely on the Tillamook State Forest, managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry. In accordance with State and Federal law and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. ODF is an equal opportunity provider and employer.