Oregon · 6.7 mile · Half Marathon · Marathon
Crater Lake Rim Runs
Crater Lake Rim Runs is a 6.7 mile, half marathon and marathon event held in Crater Lake, Oregon. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, August 12, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 12, 2027
- Location
- Crater Lake, OR
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, August 12, 2027
- Location
- Crater Lake, Oregon
- Distances
- 6.7 mile, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- High altitude, 5,980-7,850 ft above sea level along the rim
- Registration
- craterlakerimruns.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon (13.0 mile)
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
- Course profile — 6.7 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Crater Lake Rim Runs
A high-altitude run, half marathon, and marathon held entirely along the rim of Crater Lake National Park with stunning views of the deepest lake in the US. The 2026 race was cancelled; the organizers hope to be back in 2027, with no date set yet.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the most scenic and challenging high-altitude races in the US; 48th annual in 2026
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Crater Lake Rim Runs: common questions
- When is the Crater Lake Rim Runs?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, August 12, 2027.
- Where is the Crater Lake Rim Runs held?
- In Crater Lake, Oregon.
- What distances does the Crater Lake Rim Runs offer?
- 6.7 mile, Half Marathon and Marathon.
- How many people run the Crater Lake Rim Runs?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Crater Lake Rim Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at craterlakerimruns.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Crater Lake Rim Runs start?
- 7:30 AM PDT.
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