Oregon · 50 Miler · 50K
Rogue Gorge
Rogue Gorge is a 50 Miler and 50K event held in Union Creek, Oregon. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 113 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Union Creek, OR
- Field size
- ~113 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Union Creek, Oregon
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K
- Field size
- About 113 runners
- Course
- 4100 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- daybreakracing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $215 (from daybreakracing.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 50 Miler
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 4100 ft gain, 6000 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 2550 ft gain, 2900 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Trail surface; 900 ft gain, 900 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 12K
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Trail surface; 330 ft gain, 330 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 41°F at the start, 68% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Rogue Gorge
Rogue Gorge is a fall trail-running weekend along the Upper Rogue Wild & Scenic River near Crater Lake, Oregon, staged from historic Union Creek. Point-to-point 50 Miler and 50K races run Saturday on singletrack hugging the river's old-growth bluffs and lava-tube chasms, followed by lollipop-style Half Marathon and 12K races on Sunday.
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Rogue Gorge: common questions
- When is the Rogue Gorge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Rogue Gorge held?
- In Union Creek, Oregon.
- What distances does the Rogue Gorge offer?
- 50 Miler and 50K.
- How many people run the Rogue Gorge?
- About 113 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 Rogue Gorge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Rogue Gorge?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $215 (from daybreakracing.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Rogue Gorge start?
- 7:00 AM PDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Rogue Gorge?
- about 41°F at the start, 68% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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