Smith Rock Classic
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Event overview
The Smith Rock Classic is a trail running event at Skull Hollow near Terrebonne, Oregon. The race date is Saturday, May 30, 2026. Registration opens November 1, 2025. The event offers the following distances:
- 50 mile
- 50K
- 10 mile
Entry fees vary by registration period. Register by April 26 to be guaranteed a shirt size. The event lists SCP Redmond as a lodging partner about 10 miles from Smith Rock State Park. The nearest airport is Redmond (RDM); Portland (PDX) is about 2.5 hours away.
Courses and race details
Courses run in and around Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River Grasslands. Start and finish are at Skull Hollow. Key course facts:
- The 10 mile course has about 2200 ft of gain and loss, 50% single track and 50% dirt road, and one aid station.
- The 50K has about 4500 ft of gain and loss, about 80% single-track and 20% gravel road, with four full aid stations.
- The 50 mile is two 25 mile loops, about 7500 ft of gain and loss, about 80% single-track and 20% gravel road, with eight full aid stations and one minimal aid station.
All finishers receive a custom award. Top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each race receive prizes. The event beneficiary is the Ridgeview High School cross-country team. Post-race food and beer are provided. The organizer’s refund policy allows a 50% credit if a runner cancels more than 30 days before the race; cancellations 30 days or less receive no credit, refund, or transfer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.