Oregon · 50K
McKenzie River Trail Run
McKenzie River Trail Run is a 50K event held in Blue River, Oregon. It is usually held in June; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- June
- Location
- Blue River, OR
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- June (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Blue River, Oregon
- Distances
- 50K
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- Moderate gain on technical singletrack along the McKenzie River
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
About the McKenzie River Trail Run
Oregon's oldest ultramarathon, a 31-mile singletrack 50K tracing the McKenzie River past waterfalls, lava flows, old-growth forest, and the aquamarine Tamolitch Pool.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Oregon's oldest continuous ultramarathon (38th annual in 2026); regularly named one of the prettiest trail races in America
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McKenzie River Trail Run: common questions
- When is the McKenzie River Trail Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in June. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the McKenzie River Trail Run held?
- In Blue River, Oregon.
- What distances does the McKenzie River Trail Run offer?
- 50K.
- How many people run the McKenzie River Trail Run?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the McKenzie River Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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