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Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
11:56/km

32:01:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
54/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
39 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon?

The Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 3,322 m.

Where does the Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon route go?

The Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon route starts at Pacific Crest Middle School, Bend, Oregon (100 mile); Swampy Lakes Sno Park (50 mile) and finishes at Sisters Middle School / Sisters School District track, Sisters, Oregon. Underfoot, expect 78% single-track trail, 20% gravel/dirt roads, 2% pavement (100 mile); 80% single track, 20% gravel road (50 mile). It passes Mount Bachelor, Swampy Lakes Sno Park, Bend, Sisters and Oregon Cascade Mountains. 100 mile course has 12 full aid stations.

What should runners know on race day for the Oregon Cascades 100 Ultramarathon?

Drop bags supported; deadline for drop bags is 8PM, with none accepted after that time. 12. Pacers are allowed (extra meal tickets available for purchase); crew access is permitted and runners with crew may be dropped off at the start line.

Race character

Scenery

  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Countryside

Terrain

  • Trail
Elevation character
Mountainous
Source-stated ascent
3,322 m
Net elevation
-152 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
14:36:05 (Colton Gale)
Field size
Both the 100 mile and 50 mile distances are sold out for 2026 with a waitlist open.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
100 mile: 32 hours, 1 minute and 18 seconds. 50 mile: 16 hours.
Sold out
Yes
Qualification status
The 100 mile race is a Western States 100 (WSER) qualifier; no qualifying standard required to enter (open registration / waitlist).
Prior experience
Western States 100 (WSER) qualifier

Race day logistics

Aid stations
12
Pacers
Pacers are allowed (extra meal tickets available for purchase); crew access is permitted and runners with crew may be dropped off at the start line.
Bag drop
Drop bags supported; deadline for drop bags is 8PM, with none accepted after that time.
Medal
100 mile finishers receive a custom belt buckle, with a separate sub-24-hour buckle; 50 mile finishers receive a custom finisher award.
Finisher tee
100 mile entry includes a hoodie with race logo; both races offer a shirt with a registration deadline to guarantee size.

Access and course status

Start
Pacific Crest Middle School, Bend, Oregon (100 mile); Swampy Lakes Sno Park (50 mile)
Finish
Sisters Middle School / Sisters School District track, Sisters, Oregon

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
78% single Track trail, 20% gravel/dirt roads, 2% pavement (100 mile); 80% single track, 20% gravel road (50 mile)
Landmarks
Mount Bachelor, Swampy Lakes Sno Park, Bend, Sisters, Oregon Cascade Mountains
Notable features
  • 100 mile course has 12 full aid stations
  • 50 mile course has 6 full aid stations, with hot items at nighttime stations
  • Smooth, flowing single track in the shadow of Mount Bachelor transitioning to rugged terrain
  • described by the organiser as incredible views and great single track trails

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 22°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 0 mmTypical rainfall
  • 54Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.