10K

This super fun trail 10K offers a gorgeous, challenging point-to-point course with 2500’ of elevation gain and 2600’ of descent. The route features stunning old growth rainforest singletrack, panoramic coastline views from the summit of Cape Perpetua and along rocky bluffs as the route skirts the shoreline of Yachats. The course is 6.6 miles/10.6km in overall distance.

Race Day Schedule

• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026

• Bib Pickup & Check-In: 7:00AM-8:30AM at The Adobe.

• Shuttle Bus Departure (from The Adobe): 8:55AM

• Start Time (at Perpetua Campground): 9:30AM

• Finish Line Cut-Off: 2:00PM (4.5 hours)

Course Map

• Click on the course map image to open a high resolution copy for more detailed viewing.

• INTERACTIVE MAP: Click HERE to open the course map in CalTopo, where you can change layers, zoom in and out, export a .gpx file, etc.

• GPX DATA: Click HERE for the .gpx data file which includes elevation data.

Elevation Change

The course involves 1250’ of ascent and 1300’ of descent.

Aid Station

The aid station is staffed with enthusiastic volunteers offering tasty sustenance!

• HYDRATION: Neversecond C30 sports drink (30g of carbohydrate and plus 200mg sodium per 500ml/17oz serving), water, Coke, ginger ale, Sprite.

• FOOD/NUTRITION: Neversecond C30 energy gels in multiple flavors (Neversecond gels include 200mg sodium), PB&J sandwiches, cookies, various fresh fruit options, crackers, candy, potato chips, gummi snacks, trail mix, and a variety of other ultra fare.

Cupless Race:

All Daybreak races are CUPLESS. Be sure to carry your own drinking vessel/cup for liquids such as soda at the aid stations.

Course Surfaces

Most of the course mileage is runnable. Trekking poles are allowed but only really helpful on the first climb. The trails are all well maintained and generally not exceptionally steep or technical. The first 4.3 miles are almost exclusively singletrack trail, with one major climb shortly after the start for one mile, then another more moderate climb from mile 1.6 to 2.3, then a significant descent from mile 2.3 to 3.5, then is mostly flat for the next 3 miles to the finish. There are many technical trail areas with shallow spruce tree roots and rocky sections to negotiate in the first 4.3 miles as well. Footbridges can be very slick — use caution on wood and smooth rock surfaces! The final 2.2 miles is very flat and fast, as the course follows the Oregon Coast Trail after crossing Hwy 101 while skirting the coastal bluffs along the edge of Yachats to the finish.

Spectators

A runner’s supporters and spectators are welcome to hike to the race start line at Cape Perpetua Campground from Cape Perpetua Visitor Center parking area only. There is NO PARKING allowed at the start line or in front of the campground entrance gate, which is closed and locked.

Parking is $5/vehicle at the Visitor Center or display your annual NW Forest Pass. Please carpool when feasible. Note there is no cell phone service anywhere in this area.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS from the Start/Finish to Cape Perpetua Visitor Center via Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ayG1P9KBahf7G3Ck8

To access Cape Perpetua Campround Start Line Area, walk from Cape Perpetua Visitor Center north along the course for .25 miles on Giant Spruce Trail to the Cape Perpetua Campground to support your runner (follow the course markings between the Visitor Center and restrooms). REMINDER: The campground is closed and gated for the season- DO NOT park at the entrance to Cape Perpetua Campground or anywhere else besides the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center.

Cancellations

See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.

This event is granted by a Special Use Permit through the Siuslaw National Forest, U.S. Forest Service and Oregon State Parks. 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.  The USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.