Run The Rock

The biggest party at Smith Rock!

Run the Rock hosts a 50K, 25K, and Half Marathon trail race within Smith Rock State Park. We cap off each race season here in our backyard!

OVERVIEW

Welcome to Run The Rock, offering spectacular 50K, 25K, and half marathon loop-style trail races within Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River National Grasslands, located near Bend, Oregon. Both courses offer amazing views of the Cascade Range - from Mt Hood in the north to Mt Bachelor in the south. You will pass the sheer rock faces at Smith Rock State Park - famous for rock climbing - and the unique beauty of the Crooked River National Grasslands. The 50K hits almost all the trails in the Park --- even going up Misery Ridge and passing right below the flanks of the steep and famous Monkey Face! Your journey will then take you on a big loop around Gray Butte, soaking up the sites of the surrounding area and the high Cascade Peaks. Total elevation gain is 5500ft and 5500ft of loss. 85% of the course is on single-track trails, 15% on double track and dirt roads. There are 4 fully stocked aid stations. The 25K - New for 2026, this course showcases the best of Smith Rock and Gray Butte. You’ll grind up Burma Road to the Gray Butte aid station, dig deep for the summit, then fly back toward the park with a thrilling downhill on Burma all the way to the finish. Big views, big effort, big fun - this one’s going to rip with 3300ft of elevation gain and two full aid stations. The half marathon course has incredible views of the Cascade Range and Monkey Face. There is one full aid station with about 2500ft of climbing packed into 13.1 miles. 90% of the course is on single-track trails.

REFUNDS

There are no transfers to other runners. No exceptions. Runners who must cancel their registration more than 30 days prior to the race can opt for a 50% credit toward the same event the following year. If your cancellation is 30 days or less from your race day, there is no credit, no refund, no transfer. No exceptions. Please do not ask us to break our policy. In the event Alpine Running is forced to cancel a race for any reason and the event can not be feasibly rescheduled, refunds/race credits/rollovers will not be given. This includes, but not limited to, COVID-19, wildfires, air quality, natural disasters, permitting agency closures, etc. Rest assured, your registration fee will be supporting a great race beneficiary. Veterans We offer 25% discount to veterans and active military members. Please email us prior to registering to receive the discount. Your military ID is required as proof prior to adding the discount. Discounts cannot be refunded after registration. Thank you for your service! Please refer to our website for more information: https://www.alpinerunning.co/policies

Protect Your Entry with Refund Guarantee

Life happens. Training injuries, family emergencies, work conflicts - things come up. Refund Guarantee from SPOT gives you a way out if you can't make it to the an Alpine Running event. Here's how it works: You add coverage at checkout for a small fee. If something covered happens and you can't race, you file a claim directly with SPOT and get your entry fee back. The race keeps your registration either way, and SPOT handles the refund. No back and forth with the race director. If you withdraw to receive your 50% credit to next year's race, refund guarantee cannot be used. It is one or the other - not both. Important: Refund Guarantee doesn't cover event cancellations or postponements. As stated in the waiver, entry fees are non-refundable if the event is cancelled. Refund Guarantee only covers you personally not being able to participate. Questions about coverage? Check SPOT's terms or contact their support team.