This early season classic returns for another year! Since 2001, the Hagg Mud 50K/25K has challenged runners who like getting muddy! Starting at Henry Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley Park near Gaston, Oregon, you will run a fantastic course around the lake and encounter lovely views, excellent trails, and a group …
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This early season classic returns for another year! Since 2001, the Hagg Mud 50K/25K has challenged runners who like getting muddy! Starting at Henry Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley Park near Gaston, Oregon, you will run a fantastic course around the lake and encounter lovely views, excellent trails, and a group of like-minded folks who still enjoy running in February. Both the 25K and 50K will be run entirely on Saturday, with a staggered start, so pick between one loop or two. Do you have what it takes… and maybe a couple extra pairs of running shoes? Then sign up today!
Acknowledgments
The Hagg Mud 50K/25K acknowledges that these races occur on the ancestral lands of the Kalapuya, Clatskanie, and Atfalati, now part of the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde.
50K Course
The 50K consists of a group start at C-Ramp parking area. You will run a large loop around the parking lot which helps spread everyone out before you hit a short section of single track. Runners will then go through the Sain Creek Pavilion and parking lot up Sain Creek Rd. Runners enjoy a little over 3 miles of an out-and-back on a gravel road. Please note that this is the biggest elevation change you will encounter for the entire race. When runners come back through the Sain Creek Pavilion, they’ll have a chance to shed clothing and prepare for the trails. This is when the mud starts. You will run around Hagg Lake counter clockwise two times on the single track trail, pass by five aid stations including the start/finish, and eventually make your way back for the post-race festivities. The aid stations are located past the Dam (at miles 9.2 and 22.7), Fenders Blue (miles 14.5 and 27.8) and the Start/Finish (mile 17.5 and 31).
25K Course
The 25K consists of a group start at C-Ramp parking area. You will run a large loop around the parking lot which helps spread everyone out before you hit a short section of single track. Runners will then go through the Sain Creek Pavilion and parking lot up Sain Creek Rd. Runners enjoy a little less than 1.5 miles of an out-and-back on a gravel road. Please note that this is the biggest elevation change you will encounter for the entire race. Runners will then come back through Sain Creek Pavillon to hit the trail. This is when the mud starts. You will run around Hagg Lake counter clockwise 1 time on the single track trail (with a few short road sections), pass by a 2 aid stations, and eventually make your way back for the post-race festivities. Aid stations are located at approximately 7.3 miles (1/2 mile after the Dam) and 12.5 miles (Fenders Blue aid station).
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The more you slip...the more you run!
First trail race. We had a beautiful sunny day, but the day before it rained buckets. Lots of mud and puddles, mostly up and down single track trail. I think … MORE
First trail race. We had a beautiful sunny day, but the day before it rained buckets. Lots of mud and puddles, mostly up and down single track trail. I think for every step up, I took one back in a slide and slide downhill more times than I can count. It was unique. Aside from the beginning, I was mostly alone. Only 2 aid stations, but I brought my own liquids and a guy dressed as a taco gave me a gel (wish it was a taco!). I knew it would be difficult. Running 25 K isn’t the challenge for me, but trying not to fall and injure myself is. I also don’t have a device to know how many miles I ran or my pace, so because I ran mostly alone I didn’t know where I was or how I was doing. I felt super pumped when I heard someone blasting Lizzo and saw they were dressed as a flamingo and a chicken at a dance party. It really helped me get that second wind. The last few miles I swore I’d never do this again…but now I am dreaming of doing the 50k. No medal, but I don’t care. I love that I got tech socks and a beanie as they are actually useful, the tech shirt was optional
and I am glad I got it because it’s cool. Minestrone, cookies and beer relieved my pain. Volunteers and staff were super supportive. Photographer hiding in the woods to scare you as he take an awesome free photo. I loved it. Good times.
If you like mud then this is for you
Mud filled (fun?) run. Expect a slip or two and a race harder than the distance or elevation suggests if it's been a wet winter which it almost always is. … MORE
Mud filled (fun?) run. Expect a slip or two and a race harder than the distance or elevation suggests if it’s been a wet winter which it almost always is. Great swag socks for finishers.