gorge waterfalls 100k
2018 race cancelled due to trail damage from eagle creek wildfire
the 2019 gorge race is still tbd as the forest service assesses the trails. we hope to have an answer by fall of 2018 and we will update the website as soon as we have more info
Race Cancellation
Many of you have been following along with the Eagle Creek fire that is currently burning thousands of acres of trails in the Columbia River Gorge. It is with heavy hearts that we announce we will not be able to hold the 2018 Gorge Waterfalls 50K or 100K next spring.
After a conversation with our ranger at the forest service, she informed us that they would not even begin to start repairing the trails until next spring. We are hopeful that we will be able to hold the race again in the future and we will certainly keep you all posted as soon as we have any more information.
Volunteers
For those who earned a lottery bypass for 2018, we will keep your names on a spreadsheet and if we are able to put on the race in 2019, you will still be guaranteed a spot in the race.
The volunteer discount credits, as always, are good for any of our other races (excluding Orcas 100).
If you cancelled your Gorge registration and received a roll over credit to 2018, please email Elizabeth at info@rainshadowrunning.com to work out an alternate credit.
Trail Work Volunteers Needed
There will likely be a significant amount of trail work that is needed to fix the trails. If you would like to be involved in the repair of the Gorge, we recommend checking out one of these sites:
Friends of the Columbia River Gorge
Trailkeepers of Oregon
Pacific Crest Trail Association
Washington Trails Association
Please do not attempt to hold your own trail work party or plant trees. These are all great gestures, but the best way to help is to get involved with one of the organizations above.
Trail Closures
The forest service wants to stress to hikers and runners to please stay up to date on trail closures in the area and DO NOT enter those areas until they are officially open to the public. Some of these burn areas will likely be closed for months. We understand people are excited to pay homage to some of their favorite trails, but please respect the closures. Your presence do could do more harm to the trail and also put your safety in jeopardy.
You can find more info on trail closures on the Forest Service webpage and there will likely be closings posted at the trailheads.
Forest Service Fire Closures
Ways to Help
Friends of the Columbia River Gorge is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conversation of the Gorge. They are responsible for securing the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act in 1986 and now with over 6,000 members, they continue the conservation efforts year round.
You can donate at any time, but currently they are accepting donations for the Hood River County Search and Rescue for their efforts in rescuing over 140 hikers when the fire broke out. 100% of the proceeds go directly to these heroes.
For more information and ways to donate/help the Friends of the Columbia River Gorge, please click here.
Click here to donate to Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Many of you have been following along with the Eagle Creek fire that is currently burning thousands of acres of trails in the Columbia River Gorge. It is with heavy hearts that we announce we will not be able to hold the 2018 Gorge Waterfalls 50K or 100K next spring.
After a conversation with our ranger at the forest service, she informed us that they would not even begin to start repairing the trails until next spring. We are hopeful that we will be able to hold the race again in the future and we will certainly keep you all posted as soon as we have any more information.
Volunteers
For those who earned a lottery bypass for 2018, we will keep your names on a spreadsheet and if we are able to put on the race in 2019, you will still be guaranteed a spot in the race.
The volunteer discount credits, as always, are good for any of our other races (excluding Orcas 100).
If you cancelled your Gorge registration and received a roll over credit to 2018, please email Elizabeth at info@rainshadowrunning.com to work out an alternate credit.
Trail Work Volunteers Needed
There will likely be a significant amount of trail work that is needed to fix the trails. If you would like to be involved in the repair of the Gorge, we recommend checking out one of these sites:
Friends of the Columbia River Gorge
Trailkeepers of Oregon
Pacific Crest Trail Association
Washington Trails Association
Please do not attempt to hold your own trail work party or plant trees. These are all great gestures, but the best way to help is to get involved with one of the organizations above.
Trail Closures
The forest service wants to stress to hikers and runners to please stay up to date on trail closures in the area and DO NOT enter those areas until they are officially open to the public. Some of these burn areas will likely be closed for months. We understand people are excited to pay homage to some of their favorite trails, but please respect the closures. Your presence do could do more harm to the trail and also put your safety in jeopardy.
You can find more info on trail closures on the Forest Service webpage and there will likely be closings posted at the trailheads.
Forest Service Fire Closures
Ways to Help
Friends of the Columbia River Gorge is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conversation of the Gorge. They are responsible for securing the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act in 1986 and now with over 6,000 members, they continue the conservation efforts year round.
You can donate at any time, but currently they are accepting donations for the Hood River County Search and Rescue for their efforts in rescuing over 140 hikers when the fire broke out. 100% of the proceeds go directly to these heroes.
For more information and ways to donate/help the Friends of the Columbia River Gorge, please click here.
Click here to donate to Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Course Description
The Gorge Waterfalls 100k is unique in the number of waterfalls this course includes - Quite possibly more waterfalls than you'll be able to count! Wahkeena Falls, Fairy Falls, Multnomah Falls, Oneota Falls, Dry Falls, and far more, including Ponytail Falls, which you'll run right underneath. And, as this is an out-and-back course, you'll see each waterfall twice, so even if you miss some of them in the dark at the start, you'll have a chance to appreciate them on your way back! This course is as beautiful as it is challenging. With approximately 12,000 feet of elevation gain and a course that is very rocky, this is not an entry or beginner level 100K. We recommend having run a 50 mile race or longer prior to signing up for this race.
For inspiration, check out Project Talaria's 2014 Gorge Watefalls video and Ethan Newberry's 2014 Gorge Waterfalls 100k Video.
The Gorge Waterfalls 100k is unique in the number of waterfalls this course includes - Quite possibly more waterfalls than you'll be able to count! Wahkeena Falls, Fairy Falls, Multnomah Falls, Oneota Falls, Dry Falls, and far more, including Ponytail Falls, which you'll run right underneath. And, as this is an out-and-back course, you'll see each waterfall twice, so even if you miss some of them in the dark at the start, you'll have a chance to appreciate them on your way back! This course is as beautiful as it is challenging. With approximately 12,000 feet of elevation gain and a course that is very rocky, this is not an entry or beginner level 100K. We recommend having run a 50 mile race or longer prior to signing up for this race.
For inspiration, check out Project Talaria's 2014 Gorge Watefalls video and Ethan Newberry's 2014 Gorge Waterfalls 100k Video.
| Gorge Waterfalls 100K Map |
Elevation Profile
Results, Pictures, Videos, and Race Reports
Click here for 2017 race results
Click here for Glenn Tachiyama's 2017 race photos
2016 results here, and all previous years' results can be found via UltraSignup.
Scroll down for links to 100k race recaps and race photos from Rainshadow race photographer, Glenn Tachiyama!
2016
Glenn Tachiyama - Official Race Photos
Race recap by 3rd place male, Jeremy Humphrey
Race recap by 4th place male, Ryan Ghelfi
Seven Hills/Gorge 100k Prediction Contest Winner: Jessie McClurg!
Race recap by Robert Sholtis
Race recap by Annie Weiss
Race recap by Glenn Jasechko
Race recap by Rob Russell
Race recap by Tara Holland
Race recap by Hilary Matheson
Race recap by Sawna Gaudarrama
Race recap by Jonnah Perkins
Race recap by Dana Notman
Race recap by Eric Lee
Race recap by Ryan Delany
Race recap by Zach Szablewski
Race recap by Michael Miller
Race recap by Cyndi Wyatt
Race recap by David Li
2015
Glenn Tachiyama - Official Race Photos
Race recap by Bob Shebest
Race recap by Van Phan
Race recap by Chris Denucci
2014
Glenn Tachiyama - Official Race Photos
Paul Nelson Photos
Ginger Runner 100k Race Video - GREAT introduction to the course, if you've never run to this part of the world (and even if you have!).
Race recap by Alicia Woodside [Women's inaugural Gorge Waterfalls 100k winner!]
Race recap by Luke Distelhorst
Contact
Questions? The race director for this and all Rainshadow Running races is James Varner and Elizabeth Reese.
Click here for 2017 race results
Click here for Glenn Tachiyama's 2017 race photos
2016 results here, and all previous years' results can be found via UltraSignup.
Scroll down for links to 100k race recaps and race photos from Rainshadow race photographer, Glenn Tachiyama!
2016
Glenn Tachiyama - Official Race Photos
Race recap by 3rd place male, Jeremy Humphrey
Race recap by 4th place male, Ryan Ghelfi
Seven Hills/Gorge 100k Prediction Contest Winner: Jessie McClurg!
Race recap by Robert Sholtis
Race recap by Annie Weiss
Race recap by Glenn Jasechko
Race recap by Rob Russell
Race recap by Tara Holland
Race recap by Hilary Matheson
Race recap by Sawna Gaudarrama
Race recap by Jonnah Perkins
Race recap by Dana Notman
Race recap by Eric Lee
Race recap by Ryan Delany
Race recap by Zach Szablewski
Race recap by Michael Miller
Race recap by Cyndi Wyatt
Race recap by David Li
2015
Glenn Tachiyama - Official Race Photos
Race recap by Bob Shebest
Race recap by Van Phan
Race recap by Chris Denucci
2014
Glenn Tachiyama - Official Race Photos
Paul Nelson Photos
Ginger Runner 100k Race Video - GREAT introduction to the course, if you've never run to this part of the world (and even if you have!).
Race recap by Alicia Woodside [Women's inaugural Gorge Waterfalls 100k winner!]
Race recap by Luke Distelhorst
Contact
Questions? The race director for this and all Rainshadow Running races is James Varner and Elizabeth Reese.