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Mt Hood Trail Runs 25K

Basic Listing
  1. Go Beyond Racing
  2. 2026 Edition

A forested lake loop on historic trails in the Mt. Hood backcountry

Directions
Registration OpensJanuary 03, 2026
DeadlineJuly 04, 2026
This event took place on July 12, 2026

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July 12, 2026
Sunday 8:00am PDT start
Government Camp, OR
United States
15.5 miles
Loop Course
1,450 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
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1999
Established

What Makes It Great

The Mt Hood Trail Runs 25K is a scenic forest loop circling Clackamas and Timothy Lakes using trails exclusive to this distance. From the Clackamas Lake Historic Ranger Station, runners cross onto the Miller Trail, transition to the Headwaters Trail around Clackamas Lake, then take the historic Old 1916 Trail with its rolling climbs and descents to the first aid station. From there, the course connects to the Timothy Lake trail for a glorious loop around the lake's north shore before returning to the finish. Unlike the longer distances, the 25K does not touch the PCT.

Difficulty

Technical Terrain
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

The Old 1916 Trail
Features a historic trail segment from 1916 not used by any of the longer distances
Timothy Lake shore running
The back half of the course follows the soft, glorious Timothy Lake trail around the lake's north shore
Unique trail mix
Combines Headwaters Trail, Old 1916 Trail, and Timothy Lake Trail — a completely different perspective from the 50M and 50K

Finish Awards

Finisher Pint Glass
Every finisher receives a Mt Hood Trail Runs branded pint glass

Mt Hood Trail Runs 25K

Government Camp, OR, United StatesJuly 12, 2026

July 12, 2026
Course map for Mt Hood Trail Runs 25K
DistDistance15.5 mi
GainElevation Gain1,450 ft
Variable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensJanuary 03, 2026
Registration DeadlineJuly 04, 2026
Race DayJuly 12, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
15.5 mi
Distance
Loop
Route
3,353 ft
Average Elevation
1,450 ft
Total Ascent
1,450 ft
Total Descent
3,599 ft
High Point
3,199 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start
Start
0.00 ft
Old Trail
Aid Station
5.93,432 ft
Dam
Aid Station
11.63,248 ft
Finish
Finish
15.40 ft

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No Dogs Allowed
No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed
Weather

Mid-July in Mt. Hood National Forest at 3,000–3,600 ft elevation. The 8am start brings mild morning temps of 50–60°F (10–16°C), warming to 65–78°F (18–26°C) later in the morning. The course is mostly forested with good shade. Pacific Northwest summer weather is generally pleasant and stable.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•July 12, 2026