Elkhorn Crest

The Elkhorn Crest 50 will take you along the Elkhorn Mountain ridgeline across sub-alpine forests and grasslands. The trail offers panoramic views of Baker Valley, the Wallowas, and the Blue Mountains. The race has an average elevation of over 7200ft, making it a one-of-a-kind ultra in Oregon. 10,500 ft of climbing and almost 11,000 ft of loss is packed into 53 miles. The course is a mix of smooth single track as well as rocky, technical sections. While the Elkhorn Crest Trail has minimal elevation change, there are sustained climbs and descents as you veer off the Crest Trail. The event is cupless to minimize waste.

The Elkhorn Crest 50K will start in the old mining town of Bourne Oregon following the same route as the 53 Miler, but continuing on to the finish after Aid Station 3. With a nice climb to/from the crest, a trip out to Lost Lake, a loop around Summit lake, this 50K will not disappoint! There is roughly 6500 ft of elevation gain and 7100 ft of loss.

Due to the mountain environment, the following gear must be carried by every 50 mile runner at all times during the race (no exceptions): Ability to carry 1.5liters of fluid, jacket (i.e. Houdini), emergency blanket, headlamp with extra batteries. 50Kers need to have the ability to carry 1.5 liters of fluid; the rest is recommended, but not required.