The Hurricane Creek Half Marathon is a scenic, high-elevation road and trail event held in Joseph, Oregon, on the edge of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the event is organized by Runners of the Sage to promote healthy lifestyles and support the Wallowa County Farmers Market. The courses start at the Joseph City Park and offer participants constant views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Seven Devils Mountains.
| Race Distance | Start Time | Elevation Range | Surface Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 8:00 AM | 4,200 - 5,100 ft | Paved & Dirt Road |
| 5 Mile / 5k | 8:00 AM | Variable | Paved Road |
| 1 Mile Kids Run | 9:00 AM | N/A | Park/Road |
The event is hosted in Wallowa County, where outdoor recreation demographics often mirror the local rural population. In Oregon's rural endurance events, participation is approximately 86.4% White. Other participant groups include roughly 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Asian, and 1.2% Black. In Wallowa County specifically, the general population is approximately 90% White and 0.7% Black, with Indigenous communities (including the Nez Perce heritage) representing about 1.1%. These figures indicate that while trail and road racing in the Wallowas is a cornerstone of local culture, representation from non-White groups remains lower than the statewide averages for urban endurance events.
Event Logistics and Participant Information:
The Hurricane Creek Half Marathon combines physical challenge with the community-focused atmosphere of a small-town Oregon festival, offering a premier early-summer racing experience.
May 23, 2026
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
08:00
$75.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
09:00
Free
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Joseph.
Learn more about the host city, Joseph.
Joseph is a city in Eastern Oregon at an elevation of 4,150 feet above sea level.
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