Ultra Running Hub Cascade Locks, OR, United States · Sunday, April 11, 2027
Gorge Waterfalls 50k
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (49.9km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 612 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49.9km | 360 | Koken Ogasawara · 03:40:25 | Jennifer Lichter · 04:08:02 |
| 2025 | 49.9km | 314 | Joshua Potvin · 03:49:30 | Sarah Allaben · 04:38:44 |
| 2024 | 49.9km | 290 | Chris Myers · 03:51:01 | Sarah Biehl · 04:26:20 |
| 2023 | 49.9km | 199 | Matt Daniels · 03:58:50 | Meghan Morgan · 04:39:25 |
| 2022 | 50km | 191 | Ryan Miller · 03:50:17 | Keely Henninger · 04:19:36 |
| 2017 | 50km | 237 | Ryan Kaiser · 04:05:30 | Cassandra Scallon · 04:46:36 |
| 2016 | 50km | 261 | Ian Sharman · 04:28:05 | Summer Cano · 05:21:15 |
| 2015 | 50km | 284 | Keith Laverty · 04:27:54 | Trisha Steidl · 05:02:00 |
| 2014 | 50km | 236 | Mario Mendoza Jr. · 04:05:28 | Brandy Erholtz · 04:51:48 |
| 2013 | 50km | 281 | Christopher Kollar · 03:22:24 | Stephanie Marie Howe Violett · 03:49:34 |
The field grew 15% between 2025 (314) and 2026 (360). 38% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (49.9km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,710 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 34 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,710 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Gorge Waterfalls 50k follows a point-to-point route through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, running from the Herman Creek Trailhead west to Benson State Recreation Area near Cascade Locks, OR. With 360 finishers in 2026, it draws a field bigger than 96% of 50k races, making it one of the most crowded starting lines at this distance.
Runners face 1710 meters of elevation gain across 49.9 kilometers, averaging 34.3 meters of climb per kilometer. The 9-hour limit demands a minimum pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer, establishing a cut-off tighter than 60% of 50k events. That combination of steady vertical gain and an above-average pace requirement leaves little room for extended pauses along the trail.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.