Terrebonne, OR, United States · Saturday, November 7, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Run the Rock 50 Km

38 days away

50 km Distance

1,400 m Climbing

4.6 Grit · Challenging

44.3529° N, 121.1778° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 28 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~196 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 8°C

Night low -2°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 59 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 980 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	196	Andrew Bumbalough · 03:57:41	Molly Delallo · 04:41:47
2024	50km	151	Eric Lagerstrom · 03:39:04	Isabelle Brauer · 04:07:34
2023	50km	126	Nicolas Composto · 03:56:30	Isabelle Brauer · 04:06:28
2022	50km	107	Alexander King · 03:43:24	Megan Rolland · 04:29:23
2021	50km	162	Cole Campbell · 03:51:06	Lauren Ciolli · 04:53:36
2020	50km	85	Mario Mendoza Jr. · 03:43:11	Rebecca Windell · 04:43:04
2019	50km	93	Steven Kent · 04:42:34	Tish Hora · 04:55:55
2018	50km	106	Byron Critchfield · 04:05:27	Rayleen Hsu · 04:58:40
2017	50km	52	Justin Barth · 04:10:36	Gretchen Hurlbutt · 04:40:12

The field grew 30% between 2024 (151) and 2025 (196). 35% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 28 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 1,400 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Overview

Run the Rock 50 Km, organised by ALPINE RUNNING, LLC, is a trail race that has been held 9 times since 2017. The course climbs 1400 meters over 50 kilometers, making it a challenging event with 28 meters of ascent per kilometer. The latest edition in 2025 saw 196 finishers.

This race is a comparatively large event, attracting more participants than 90% of its 2660 peer 50k races. Runners will experience views of the Cascade Range, including Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor, as well as passing through Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River National Grasslands. The next edition is scheduled for November 7, 2026.

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