gorge waterfalls 100k
[saturday, March 25, 2017 // columbia river gorge, or]
The lottery for Gorge Waterfalls 100K will be open October 15-25, 2016. The lottery results will be announced October 27th, 2016.
New this year: We will be offering a Group Registration option. At registration, you will be asked if it's an individual or group registration. If you are part of a group who wants to run together, enter the group name, and you will get one ticket for the entire group. If your ticket is drawn, the whole group gets in. If you have any questions, feel free to email us info@rainshadowrunning.com.
If you are interested in volunteering for the race, please email elizabeth@rainshadowrunning.com
New this year: We will be offering a Group Registration option. At registration, you will be asked if it's an individual or group registration. If you are part of a group who wants to run together, enter the group name, and you will get one ticket for the entire group. If your ticket is drawn, the whole group gets in. If you have any questions, feel free to email us info@rainshadowrunning.com.
If you are interested in volunteering for the race, please email elizabeth@rainshadowrunning.com
Our 2016 Gorge Waterfalls 100k will be a qualifying race for the 2017 Western States 100!
Which means any runner who completes the race within 17 hours will be qualified to apply for the 2017 Western States 100 lottery, which will be held in December, 2016.
THE GORGE 100K IS A 2016 WESTERN STATES 100 GOLDEN TICKET RACE, WHICH MEANS, quoting the WSER Board here: "The top two (2) female and top two (2) male finishers in each individual race will automatically qualify for entry into the 2016 Western States 100 event. In the case that the first, or second place participant is already in Western States (or decides to opt out), the automatic bid will slide to third place, fourth place, and subsequently down to fifth place as needed (no places below fifth will be accepted). Runners will receive their invitation via email and have two weeks from the qualifying race to complete the registration, including paying the entry fee. There are no deferments or transfers."
Which means any runner who completes the race within 17 hours will be qualified to apply for the 2017 Western States 100 lottery, which will be held in December, 2016.
THE GORGE 100K IS A 2016 WESTERN STATES 100 GOLDEN TICKET RACE, WHICH MEANS, quoting the WSER Board here: "The top two (2) female and top two (2) male finishers in each individual race will automatically qualify for entry into the 2016 Western States 100 event. In the case that the first, or second place participant is already in Western States (or decides to opt out), the automatic bid will slide to third place, fourth place, and subsequently down to fifth place as needed (no places below fifth will be accepted). Runners will receive their invitation via email and have two weeks from the qualifying race to complete the registration, including paying the entry fee. There are no deferments or transfers."
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! For inspiration, check out Project Talaria's 2014 Gorge Watefalls video, Ethan Newberry's 2014 Gorge Waterfalls 100k Video, and Paul Nelson's Gorge Waterfalls Preview Video.
There really isn't another race in the United States like this one. Why run anywhere else?
Questions? The race directors for this and all Rainshadow Running races is James Varner.
There really isn't another race in the United States like this one. Why run anywhere else?
Questions? The race directors for this and all Rainshadow Running races is James Varner.
AID STATIONS
Drop bag access at six of the seven aid stations [all aid stations, but not the first time through No-Name at mile 6].
CREW ACCESS
Below are the course maps, course description and elevation profile.
- No Name - mile 6 & 56
- Yeon - mile 13 & 49
- Cascade Locks - mile 22 & 40
- Wyeth - the turn-around and halfway point
Drop bag access at six of the seven aid stations [all aid stations, but not the first time through No-Name at mile 6].
CREW ACCESS
- Yeon - mile 13 & 49
- Cascade Locks - mile 22 & 40
- Wyeth - the turn-around and halfway point
- No crew access at No Name
- Cut off times at each aid station TBA
- All runners will have 17 hours to finish the 100K
Below are the course maps, course description and elevation profile.
Portland, OR is the closest airport. Seatac (Seattle) is the next closest, and is approximately a 3 hour drive to Portland. Troutdale, OR, and Cascade Locks, OR are the two closest options for hotels and restaurants. Portland is also close, if you live nearby, and/or prefer to stay in a bigger city. The closest camping is located at Ainsworth State Park.
McMenamin's Edgefield is where the post, post-race party will be, and you can book rooms there directly via their website.
There are also additional hotel options nearby the Edgefield, and pretty endless lodging options in the Portland/Gresham/Troutdale area.
McMenamin's Edgefield is where the post, post-race party will be, and you can book rooms there directly via their website.
There are also additional hotel options nearby the Edgefield, and pretty endless lodging options in the Portland/Gresham/Troutdale area.
The 100k starts and finishes at Benson State Recreation Area in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (about 13 miles East of Troutdale, OR at Exit 30 on I-84). Click here for road map and driving directions. Please note that Exit 30 is only accessible for eastbound traffic, which means that for you folks coming from the east you'll have to go past Exit 30 to Exit 22 and then get back on the interstate heading east to get to Exit 30. Likewise, for folks heading home after the race to places west of Exit 30, you'll have to go east to Exit 31(Multnomah Falls) to get on on I-84 heading west.
gorge waterfalls carpooling
Coordinating carpools in three quick and easy steps!
- Click this link and scan the spreadsheet to find compatible folks to carpool with;
- Contact those folks or...
- If you don't see what you're looking for enter your own details and contact info.
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!).
2014 Inaugural Race Recap for UltraRunning Magazine by Matt & Kerri Stebbins
Race recap by Alicia Woodside [Women's inaugural Gorge Waterfalls 100k winner!]
Race recap by Luke Distelhorst
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!).
2014 Inaugural Race Recap for UltraRunning Magazine by Matt & Kerri Stebbins
Race recap by Alicia Woodside [Women's inaugural Gorge Waterfalls 100k winner!]
Race recap by Luke Distelhorst
