Cline Buttes

About the Event

The Cline Buttes trail event is a unique nighttime endurance challenge located in the high desert of Redmond, Oregon. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the race features a 3-mile loop that includes a punchy 800-foot climb to the summit of Cline Butte, offering panoramic views of the Three Sisters Wilderness. The event emphasizes a grassroots community feel, providing a supportive environment for runners to test their limits overnight with frequent access to a well-stocked central aid station.

Race Distance/Type	Start Time	Duration/End	Course Format
Last Person Standing	6:00 PM (Sat)	Until finished	3-Mile Loop (Hourly)
12 Hour	6:00 PM (Sat)	6:00 AM (Sun)	Timed Loop Repeat
6 Hour	6:00 PM (Sat)	12:00 AM (Sun)	Timed Loop Repeat
3 Hour	6:00 PM (Sat)	9:00 PM (Sat)	Timed Loop Repeat
5k	6:00 PM (Sat)	N/A	Single Loop

The race organizer, Alpenglow Endurance, provides free entry to all Native American and Indigenous runners to acknowledge the Nuumu (Northern Paiute) people, the traditional stewards of this land. In Central Oregon trail events, participation demographics show that approximately 87.2% of runners identify as White. Hispanic or Latino participants make up about 6.4%, followed by Asian Americans at 3.1%. Native American participation in regional trail races typically averages around 1.2%, though this event's specific inclusion policy aims to increase that representation. Black or African American runners represent approximately 0.9% of the participant base in the regional ultramarathon circuit.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- The Course: Each loop is 3 miles long, starting with a steep 0.5-mile ascent of 800 feet, followed by a cruiser downhill section.
-- Aid Station: Located at the start/finish, providing snacks (quesadillas, Taterboost, fruit) and transition to meal-based food (pizza, burritos) for overnight runners.
-- Awards: Top three awards are provided for female, male, and non-binary categories in the 5k, 3hr, 6hr, and 12hr events.
-- Fundraiser: Proceeds support the Mountain View High School Cross-Country team in Bend, Oregon.
-- Inclusion & Support: The race is Trail Sisters Approved, ensuring equal podiums, menstrual products at aid stations, and a dedicated pregnancy/postpartum rollover policy.
-- Youth Discounts: Runners 18 and under receive 50% off distances above 5k and 20% off the 5k. Scholarship entries are also available.
-- New for 2026: A breakfast buffet will be served at 6:15 AM on Sunday for all race participants as the 12-hour event concludes.

air 7.7 /

water_drop 74.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.9° / 19.4°

wb_sunny 5.9° / 17.7°

air 7.7 km/h

water_drop 74.9%

About Redmond

Learn more about the host city, Redmond.

Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, on the Eastside of Lake Washington. It is a suburb of Seattle, 15 miles (24 km) away. Redmond is home to Microsoft Corporation, which has a large presence in the area. It is also home to Nintendo of America and numerous other companies. It is the self-proclaimed Bicycle Capital of the Northwest.