Waldo
· starts 5:00 AM
Willamette Pass, OR
Waldo is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Willamette Pass, Oregon. The next edition is on Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 10,000 ft (3,048 m); measured from its course file, it's 10,702 ft (3,262 m). It starts at 5,136 ft (1,565 m) above sea level. Its high point is 7,787 ft (2,373 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on January 1, 2026. The field is about 200 runners.
There are 8 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Oregon. Waldo climbs about 161 ft a mile (30 m per km), flatter than 80% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Waldo
When is Waldo 2027?
Waldo 2027 is on Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM local time.
Where is Waldo?
Waldo is held in Willamette Pass, Oregon.
How long is Waldo?
Waldo is 62 miles (100 km).
How much elevation gain does Waldo have?
Waldo has 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Waldo a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Waldo is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Waldo?
Entry to Waldo is by lottery. Registration opened on January 1, 2026.
How many aid stations does Waldo have?
Waldo's course has 10 aid stations after the start.
Where can I see the Waldo elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Waldo's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Waldo?
Waldo climbs about 161 ft a mile (30 m per km), flatter than 80% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Oregon?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Oregon include Peterson Ridge Rumble (April 11, 2027), Gorge Waterfalls (April 17, 2027) and Smith Rock Classic (May 29, 2027).
Other races in Oregon
- Smith Rock Classic 50 Mile · May 29, 2027
- Siskiyou Out Back 100K · Jul 10, 2027
- Oregon Cascades 50 Mile · Jul 24, 2027
- Wy’east Trailfest 50 Miler · Jul 24, 2027
- PDX 50-50 53 Miler · Sep 2027, TBD
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