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Thunder River 25K

Basic Listing
  1. Daybreak Racing
  2. 2026 Edition

Point-to-point through the Gorge on the PCT, finishing on Thunder Island

Directions
Registration OpensMay 01, 2026
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October 31, 2026
Saturday 10:00am PDT start
Cascade Locks, OR
United States
15.7 miles
Point to Point Course
2,300 ft
Elevation Gain
42°F – 53°FTemp Range
77% – 79%Cloud Cover
0% (0.42 in)Precipitation
8 mphWind Speed
88% – 89%Humidity
7:45 AMSunrise
5:56 PMSunset
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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2025
Established
100%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

Thunder River 25K is a glorious point-to-point race through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Starting at Wyeth Trailhead, runners head downriver along the Gorge 400 Trail and Pacific Crest Trail through rocky singletrack and mossy forest, traversing sweeping viewpoints over the Columbia River before dropping into Cascade Locks. The course passes through town and finishes with a loop around Thunder Island at Marine Park, with the Columbia River on all sides. Terrain is primarily rocky, technical singletrack with some smooth dirt and a short section of paved path through Cascade Locks.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Point-to-point PCT traverse
Runs entirely downriver from Wyeth Trailhead to Cascade Locks along the Pacific Crest Trail and Gorge 400
Thunder Island finish
Finishes with a loop around Thunder Island at Marine Park, circled by the Columbia River
Town passage through Cascade Locks
Course runs through the historic river town of Cascade Locks before reaching the finish

Finish Awards

Custom Finisher Award
Every finisher receives a custom award at the finish line.

Thunder River 25K

Cascade Locks, OR, United StatesOctober 31, 2026

October 31, 2026
Course map for Thunder River 25K
DistDistance15.7 mi
GainElevation Gain2,300 ft
LimitCutoff6.5 h
Steep ClimbingVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensMay 01, 2026
Race DayOctober 31, 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.
15.7 mi
Distance
Point to Point
Route
6h30m
Cutoff Time
535 ft
Average Elevation
2,300 ft
Total Ascent
2,300 ft
Total Descent
984 ft
High Point
79 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start - Wyeth Trailhead
Start
0.0157 ft
Aid Stn 1 - Peregrination
Aid Station
5.3341 ft
Aid Stn 2 - Cascade Locks
Aid Station
11.5249 ft
Finish - Marine Park
Finish
15.795 ft

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Dogs Allowed
On-Site Camping Available

Marine Park Campground at the west end of the park. Designated campsites for small RVs, trailers, vans, and cars. Reservations must be made independently via Reserve America — not included in the event permit. Note the 12'0" clearance limit at the Marine Park entry trestle.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew access at the Start Line (Wyeth Trailhead), Cascade Locks Aid Station (mile 11.5), and the Finish at Marine Park. No crew at Peregrination Aid Station (#1).
Daylight
10h 11m
7:45 AM5:56 PM
53°F / 43°F
Feels like 49°F / 39°F
Temperature Hi/Lo
0% (0.39 in)
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
88%
Humidity
77%
Cloud Cover
Based on historical averages for October 31
Rapid Weather Changes

The Columbia River Gorge is famously turbulent; expect rapidly changing conditions including wind, rain, and temperature swings on race day in late October.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•October 31, 2026