Wy’east Trailfest
Presented by Speedland
August 9-10, 2025
Welcome to Wy’east!
Wy'east Trailfest presented by Speedland is a celebration of mountain trail running featuring Mt. Hood’s illustrious alpine terrain. Wildly beautiful, dynamic and challenging 50 miler, 50K, 28K & 14K mountain courses reach Oregon’s alpine rooftop at 8000’ on Saturday, followed by more cruisy and scenic Half Marathon & 8K (5 miler) trail races on Sunday for those looking for a more approachable trail experience! The Kids Race rounds out the weekend in heartwarming fashion on Sunday as well.
Whether racing, volunteering or spectating, join us up high on Wy'east (the native ancestral name for Mt. Hood) to honor the mountain, celebrate the sport of trail running and this incredible community. We’ll cheer and shout every single runner’s name at the finish as we celebrate with awards, great food, craft beverages, fun finish line games and activities up high at Mt. Hood Meadows.
Registration
| Race | Jan 1 - Jan 31 | Feb 1 - Apr 30 | May 1 - Aug 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Miler | $185 | $195 | $205 |
| 50K | $155 | $165 | $175 |
| 28K | $120 | $130 | $140 |
| Half Marathon | $100 | $110 | $120 |
| 14K | $85 ($50 Youth) | $95 ($50 Youth) | $105 ($50 Youth) |
| 8K | $50 ($30 Youth) | $55 ($30 Youth) | $60 ($30 Youth) |
| Kids Race | Free | Free | Free |
| *Race fee does not include applicable taxes or the Ultrasignup processing fee, race shirt or other add ons. |
The registration fee includes a beautiful, fully marked race course (by the Race Director), awesome staging venue, parking, chip timing and results, full service aid stations, medical support and communications, post race food and beverages, custom finisher award, livestream production, professional photography and several other essential services and requirements we don't need to mention.
The registration fee does not include a race shirt, hat or other add-on sales. Please review the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy if you have questions about withdrawing from the race.
Pro/Elite Runners
We reserve a limited number of entries for professional athletes. Email us before June 1st if you earn all or some of your living racing on trails, have a competitive resumé and are willing to help us promote the event in a meaningful way.
Presenting Sponsor
Event Sponsors
Race Dates & Schedule
(All locations are at Mt. Hood Meadows except were noted)
Friday, August 8, 2025
Shake out run & Speedland demo: 4:30-5PM. Meet at the staging area, then head out for a short, super chill run with Speedland.
Bib Pickup: 5:00-6:30PM. Mandatory for 50 milers, all other race distances optional but recommended. Come socialize at the finish line area, visit with our sponsors, partners and supporters, plus pick up your race bib and swag.
Movie Night: 8PM near the finish line area, hosted by Mt. Hood Meadows. Movie begins at sunset.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
(All locations are at Mt. Hood Meadows except were noted)
Check-in Opens: 4:30AM
50M Shuttle Buses Depart: 5:10AM
50M Race Start: 6:00AM @ Underhill Site
50K Shuttle Buses Depart: 7:10AM
50K Race Start: 8:00AM @ Surveyors Ridge
28K Race Start: 9:00AM
14K Race Start: 10:00AM
14K Podium Awards Ceremony: 1:00PM
28K Awards Ceremony: 1:30PM
50K Podium Awards Ceremony: 2:00PM
Finish Line Cut-Off: 8:00PM
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Check-in Opens: 8:00AM
Half Marathon Race Start: 9:00AM
8K Race Start: 9:30AM
Kids Race Start: 9:45AM
8K Podium Awards Ceremony: 11:30AM
Half Marathon Awards Ceremony: 12:00PM
Cut-Off: 1:30PM
Getting Here
Location
The event is located entirely at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area within the Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon, on the southeastern side of the volcano off of Hwy 35.
Directions
Google Map directions to Mt. Hood Meadows from Portland. Allow 1.5 hours drive time from Portland.
Driving directions from Portland: Follow Hwy 26E through Government Camp, then continue on Hwy 35N. Follow signs to Hood River/Mt. Hood Meadows.
Nearest major airport is Portland Int’l Airport (PDX).
Accommodations
RV and car camping is available on the paved parking area at Mt. Hood Meadows on Friday night and Saturday night of race weekend (there are no soft surface camping areas). There is an overnight use fee, reserved and paid directly through Mt. Hood Meadows. There are no other overnight lodging options at Mt. Hood Meadows.
Many camping options exist at nearby campgrounds. The nearest hotel lodging is in Government Camp, 15 minutes from Mt. Hood Meadows. There are many additional lodging options in the Hood River area as well, 40 minutes north. Dispersed (aka free) camping is allowed on Mt. Hood National Forest along various forest road pullouts and Sno Parks, such as White River Sno Park and Bennett Pass Sno Park, both 5-10 minutes away.
Race Day!
Weather
Check the latest local weather HERE from the National Weather Service. Be advised, the event takes place in a mountain environment, where weather conditions can be harsh and/or change rapidly. While we generally have favorable running conditions on race day, please come prepared for all types of weather!
Kids Race!
We will host a really fun .75 mile (1.2 kilometers) Kids Race on Sunday starting at 9:45AM, which is FREE and each child gets a race bib to wear! Parents/Guardians can register their participating child online through Ultrasignup or on race weekend in person. Kids under 6 years old will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Note the Kids Race is not timed and is available to encourage participation and enjoyment.
Course Description: The race begins at the “North” service road at the east edge of the Mt. Hood Meadows parking lot, then travels up the service road, connects onto the Beargrass Trail and descends to the finish line on the Sun Deck at the Mt. Hood Meadows lodge. Race staff will escort participants along the course throughout the length of the Kids Run.
Course Map: available HERE
Post Race Celebration!
Stay and enjoy Mt. Hood Meadows together while we cheer on the race finishers! All participants receive a voucher ticket for food at the Mt. Hood Meadows’ Sahale lodge. Family and friends are invited to stay, eat and drink as well, but will need to order from the menu at Mt. Hood Meadows.
Podium Prize Purse
Top finishers in both the 50K and 28K will take home part of a $6000 overall prize purse, distributed to the top 3 elite men and top 3 elite women as follows:
50K - 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250
28K - 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250
NONBINARY ATHLETE POLICY: We will have a non-binary podium, with prizes for the top three non-binary finishers in every distance. Prize money for elite nonbinary athletes will be awarded at a level consistent with the men’s and women’s divisions. However, because of the smaller field size and to ensure that prize money is limited to athletes competing at the very highest levels, non-binary athletes must meet the following performance thresholds to be eligible for prize money:
50K: 5:50:00
28K: 2:45:00
Top three podium finishers in 2025 will all receive guaranteed free entry to the 2026 Wy’east Trailfest.
Awards
All podium finishers are recognized at an awards ceremony and receive an award commemorating their achievement.
All participants receive a sweet custom award as they finish their race.
A raffle of some amazing sponsor swag will be held while runners are out on the course! Prizes will be given to raffle winners as they finish their race.
General Info
Volunteers
We’d love your help! Signups for volunteer tasks will be available once registration opens. Thank you!
Photography
Official event photography from prior years of the event are available here:
Livestream
The 2024 50K and 28K races were extensively covered via livestream by Mountain Outpost. Click the link below to watch the archive of either race’s livestream:
Youth Initiative
The Wy’east Trailfest 14K and 8K race is proud to be a part of the USATF Mountain, Ultra, Trail Running Youth Initiative – a program in cooperation with the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) designed to increase 14-to-18-year-old kids participation in trail races and lay the groundwork for American excellence in elite trail running competitions.
Youth get a discounted registration fee. The Youth category (must be under age 19 on race day) also has a limited number of free entries. Email the Race Director for more information.
Training Plans
Get the training prep needed for a successful race from Wy'east Wolfpack! They have first-hand knowledge of the courses and provide exceptional training and coaching services to help support you on the path to success.
Land Acknowledgement
We honor and recognize that we gather for this event on the traditional lands of the Molalla, Kalapuyan, Chinookan Clackamas, Wasco and Wishram, and Northern Paiute peoples and other Sahaptin speakers who have occupied and stewarded these lands for countless generations.
Cancellations
See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.
This event is located on the Mt. Hood National Forest. 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.