Welcome to The Coyote Wall Trail Races
55K ~ Saturday, October 26, 2024
25K ~ Saturday, October 27, 2024
Registration is Open on Ultrasignup!
Course Details
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Welcome to the Coyote Wall 55K & 25K Trail Races!
Wonderland Running is very excited to announce the fourth running of the Coyote Wall 55K and 25K Trail Races! These stunningly beautiful and challenging trail races traverse what might well be the most beautiful, sweeping, and soul-stirring area of the iconic Columbia River Gorge!
The 55K will take place Saturday, October 26, 2024 and the 25K will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The 55K has 8,200’ feet of climb, while the 25K features 3,900’ of climb, all on breathtaking trails with sweeping vistas. The races are grand and thoughtfully crafted tours of this unique Cascade rainshadow ecosystem, with minimal amounts of repeated trails. Mount Hood’s imposing volcanic pyramid looms large over much of the course, while other parts of the course flow between Douglas fir forest, oak savanna, and grasslands with seemingly endless viewscapes of the Columbia River Gorge.
This is a rugged, sometimes technical, and fairly steep course that will challenge even the most seasoned trail runners. Due to steep climbs and technical terrain, these are not considered beginner’s courses, and runners are therefore strongly encouraged to have prior trail running experience. However, with a 9½ hour cutoff for the 55K and a 5½ hours for the 25K, adequately prepared trail runners of all speeds will be able to finish.
The Coyote Wall Trail Races have the some of the most dedicated, fun, and supportive volunteers anywhere, and our well-stocked aid stations proudly feature Spring Energy! will feature an epically delicious assortment of pizzas from Solstice Pizza in Hood River (including gluten-free & vegan options), Reed's ginger ale and custom-made finisher's awards crafted by a local artist! This, like all Wonderland Running events, will still be rich with plenty of old-school, fat-ass style vibe and a strong sense of community. We very much look forward to having you out here!
Mark your calendars for what promises to be a magical and memorable trail running weekend in our beloved Columbia River Gorge! I hope to see you out there for these Autumnal adventures!
These races take place upon the ancestral lands of the Klickitat and Yakama peoples, who have lived here for over 10,000 years. They spoke Sahaptin (Ichishkiin Sɨ́nwit). In Sahaptin, the Columbia River is known as Nch'i-Wana which means "Great River.”
Happy trails!
Registration Fees
Volunteer Info
Like all trail races, the Coyote Wall Trail Races would not be possible without the kindness and help from volunteers. We are fortunate enough to have a good volunteer community, and we have a great leadership team lined up to organize our aid stations. If you want to be a part of the fun on race weekend and help out runners, this race, and our sport, then please email us for information. Thank you!
Beneficiaries
Wonderland Running recognizes the honor and privilege of being able to use these beautiful lands for the Coyote Wall Trail Races. As such, it is important that we give something back to the community and to this special place. We will be donating a portion of the race proceeds to the following organizations:
Columbia High School in White Salmon, is the local high school of the community where the Coyote Wall Trail Races are being held. We are donating to them on behalf of Kreps Ranch, who has generously allowed use of their land for the 55K race.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge are the only non-profit organization dedicated entirely to ensuring that the beautiful and wild Columbia Gorge remains a place apart, an unspoiled treasure for generations to come.
Please consider supporting these organizations.
U.S. Forest Service Notice
Wonderland Running recognizes the honor and privilege of being able to use these beautiful lands for the Coyote Wall Trail Races. As such, it is important that we give something back to the community and to this special place. We will be donating a portion of the race proceeds to the following organizations:
Columbia High School in White Salmon, is the local high school of the community where the Coyote Wall Trail Races are being held. We are donating to them on behalf of Kreps Ranch, who has generously allowed use of their land for the 55K race.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge are the only non-profit organization dedicated entirely to ensuring that the beautiful and wild Columbia Gorge remains a place apart, an unspoiled treasure for generations to come.
Please consider supporting these organizations.
Our Partners
We could not do what we do without our partners. We are grateful beyond measure for their support. Please click on the partner links above to find out more about who they are and what they offer!
Wonderland Running & Andrew Miller Coaching are holding a raffle for one free month of coaching with Andrew Miller… the perfect launching point for undertaking the magical, mountainous adventures that Wonderland Running offers! The raffle winner will also receive a 20% race discount on any 2024 Wonderland event!
Andrew is an accomplished trail and mountain runner (including a Western States 100 winner!) More importantly, Andrew is an experienced, thoughtful, and approachable coach. Regardless of your experience level as a trail runner, you will very much appreciate working with Andrew! Please click below to enter for your chance at one free month of coaching:
We are also stoked to offer a FREE Coyote Wall-specific training plan provided by Andrew Miller Coaching! Please click on the image below to access this training plan:
Directions
Most runners will be coming from or through Portland. Here are the directions from the Portland area to the start/finish area:
Head east on I-84 to Hood River (approximately 50 miles)
In Hood River, take exit 64 (Mt. Hood Highway) toward OR-35/White Salmon/Govt. Camp
Turn left onto Button Bridge Road/Mt. Hood Highway
Continue straight to cross the Hood River Bridge (Note: there is a $3.50 toll to cross the bridge from both directions)
Turn right onto WA-14 for 4.6 miles.
Turn left on Courtney Road
Make an immediate right into the Coyote Wall parking area.
Please note that the majority of Coyote Wall event parking will be found on the signed gravel/dirt areas along WA-14.
If you are coming from the east, take I-84 west to Hood River or WA-14 W west to Courtney Road. Then use the directions above to get to the Coyote Wall Trailhead.
Estimated drive times:
Portland, OR - 1 hour, 15 minutes
Seattle, WA - 3½ hours
Tri-Cities, WA - 2½ hours
Eugene, OR - 2 hours, 45 minutes
