Perpetua Coast (Oregon Coast)

Welcome to the Perpetua Coast trail runs, set in the vibrant coastal village of Yachats, Oregon (say YAH-hots) and the Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area! The event features incredibly scenic 50K, 20 mile and half marathon courses with everything the Oregon Coast has to offer. From cozy beach town charm, rocky shoreline bluffs, sandy beaches, epic headland vistas and moss-draped old growth rainforest, the captivating sense of discovery at Perpetua Coast will keep you coming back for years to come.

From 2014-2021, this event was hosted as the Oregon Coast trail runs by our friends at Rainshadow Running. Since 2022, we are honored to carry on this scenic and beautiful event!

The 50K offers an incredibly scenic course featuring all the varying terrain the Oregon Coast has to offer, totaling 31.1 miles with 5700’ of climbing and same amount of descending. The course features miles of glorious old growth coastal rainforest trails, a little bit of ocean beach early on, and sweeping coastline views throughout. The scenery, charm and captivating sense of discovery in Yachats and the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area will keep you coming back for years to come.

Upcoming Races

Oct 3 2026
50 KM
2022+ course
5,700 5,700 ft.
Lollipop
4 Aid Stations
9:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
4 Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following sub ultra distances

20 Miles 13.1 Miles

Results

50 KM 2022+ course

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
10/04/25 141 4:56:55 4:18:09
10/05/24 113 5:24:30 3:46:15
09/30/23 85 4:38:26 4:07:30
10/01/22 91 5:03:19 4:47:21

50 KM 2021+ Course

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
10/09/21 31 6:17:46 5:12:10
Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
09/26/20 Race Cancelled
10/12/19 197 4:49:49 3:55:09
10/13/18 187 4:57:29 3:54:03
10/07/17 245 4:43:30 3:42:11
10/08/16 181 4:45:09 4:01:19
10/10/15 149 5:01:58 3:57:58
10/18/14 152 4:30:12 3:59:37

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