Gorge Waterfalls 30K
April 11, 2025
30K
The 30K course offers a speedy, scenic tour through the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course is a point-to-point route, beginning at Wahkeena Day Use Area, traveling immediately over to Multnomah Falls, then mostly along the Gorge 400 Trail and some sections of the paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Scenic Trail all the way to Cascade Locks, under the Bridge of the Gods and on through town, into Marine Park along the banks of the Columbia River for the finish. Awe-inspiring views and incredible trails await along this challenging but runnable course!
The trails feature a variety of surface types, primarily rocky, somewhat technical singletrack mixed with some smooth dirt singletrack sections. The course is generally very runnable, with many punchy hill climbs and some very rocky technical sections especially through several open talus slopes. There are intermittent sections of paved pedestrian/bike path connectors and some rural road shoulder sections to connect some of the main trail segments.
Race Day Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025
Bib Pickup & Check-In: 8:00AM-9:00AM at Marine Park Pavilion
Shuttle Pick Up at Marine Park: 9:00AM, buses depart by 9:15AM
Shuttle Drop Off: 9:40AM at Wahkeena Day Use Area
Runners may be dropped off by car at Wahkeena Day Use for the start, but spectators/crew shall not park or remain at the start area due to very limited space.
Start Time: 10:00AM at Wahkeena Day Use Area.
There will be four waves of starters departing at 5 minute intervals. Cutoffs are adjusted to accommodate the final wave start time.
Cut Offs for 2024 (based on the start time of the FINAL WAVE at 10:15AM):
2:15PM at Aid Station 2, mile 12.2
4:15PM at the Finish Line (6 hours to finish).
Course Map
INTERACTIVE MAP: Click “Open in CalTopo” for a full window map, where you can change layers, zoom in and out, view elevation profile, etc.
GPX DATA: Click HERE for a .gpx data file of the course.
Elevation Change
The course includes approximately 2,700’ of elevation gain and 2,700’ of loss over 18.3 miles.
Aid Stations
The 30K includes two aid stations staffed with enthusiastic, experienced volunteers. All 30K aid stations will be stocked with: water, Gnarly Nutrition Fuel2O energy drink, Coke, 7up, ginger ale, Spring Energy gels*, orange slices, bananas and potato chips as well as basic first aid supplies.
*There is a LIMIT OF 2 SPRING ENERGY GELS per aid station pass per runner. If you need more than 2 energy gels per aid station pass, please carry your own. This is to ensure all runners have access to energy gels and they aren’t all taken by faster runners.
All Daybreak races are CUPLESS.
Be sure to bring your own reusable drinking vessel/cup for liquids such as soda at aid stations.
Aid stations will also have medical personnel present with a full compliment of emergency response and first aid equipment.
| Aid Station | Total Distance (mi) | To Next Aid (mi) | Crew | Drop Bag | Toilet | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start - Wahkeena Day Use Area | 0 | 5.0 | No | -- | Yes | -- |
| #1 - Ainsworth | 5.0 | 7.2 | No | No | Yes | -- |
| #2 - Wahclella | 12.2 | 6.1 | Yes | No | Yes | 2:15PM |
| Finish - Marine Park | 18.3 | -- | Yes | -- | Yes | 4:15PM |
Crew
Crew/supporters are welcome at Wahclella Aid Station (#2) and the Finish area only. Runners may be dropped off at the start, but spectators/crew may not park or remain at the start line area. There is no parking at the Ainsworth Aid Station (#1)— under no circumstances may crew or spectators access this location at any time.
Google Map Driving Directions from Marine Park staging area:
Wahclella Aid Station: https://goo.gl/maps/htJL2bmSsp85zfPy7
All Wahclella Aid Station crew parking is at the Tooth Rock Trailhead. From Tooth Rock Trailhead, walk or bike the 1/4 mile west down to Wahclella Aid Station on the paved Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail or Start Route road. Do not park along the narrow Star Route Rd or risk being ticketed/towed, as it is posted a no parking zone.
Drop Bags
The 30K does not allow drop bags.
Pacers
The 30K race does not allow pacers.
Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are allowed.
Cancellations
See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.
This event is located on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.