DateExpected
Mid June 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Carmen Reservoir to the finish across from McKenzie River Ranger Station, Blue River, Oregon
Blue River, Lane County
Countdown
June
A point-to-point run along the McKenzie River, one way from start to finish with no loops. This 50K has been going since 1988, so it's an old favourite.
Key facts
018-hour cutoff on the 2026 course
02Shuttle transport to the start is required
03Starts at Carmen Reservoir, finishes across from the McKenzie River Ranger Station
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The course
The route
Blue River
Distance50km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate46.8 km
Weather
Mid-June, Blue River
17°CTypical high
7°CTypical low
2°CColdest in 20 years
33%Days with rain
Highs around 17°C and lows around 7°C, but it has dropped to 2°C. Rain on 33% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Jack Matherly7:20409.1 km/h
02Kyle Terry7:50383.0 km/h
03Matt Hause7:58376.6 km/h
208
Finishers
0:13:17
Median time
226.0 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the McKenzie River Trail Run
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50 km
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
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