Event Overview

Welcome to the Tillamook Burn Trail Run™, featuring three beautiful and challenging trail races of 50 miles, 50K and 20 miles, plus a 3-day 100 mile stage race option for those who dare to run all three races. 'The Burn' is a festive Pacific NW springtime trail running tradition, staged at historic Reehers Camp in the lush and rugged Tillamook State Forest halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast. Prepare for rumbling waterfalls, brisk stream crossings and a million shades of green, as brilliant spring foliage, fiddleheads and blossoms line every inch of the course. 

Background

The mountainous, temperate Tillamook Rainforest in Northwestern Oregon is steeped in history, most notably, the legendary “Tillamook Burn” forest fires that consumed 355,000 acres of colossal old growth forest from 1933-1951. One of the largest tree replanting campaigns in human history led to the formation of the Tillamook State Forest in 1974. Today, a lush second-growth forest features dozens of miles of exquisite single-track trails showcasing hundreds of massive “grey ghost” snags and charred stumps-- enduring relics of the vast old growth rainforest that reigned here prior to the Tillamook Burn. 

Land Acknowledgement: We honor and recognize that we gather for this event on the traditional lands of the Tillamook, Clatskanie and Atfalati (Tualatin) Kalapuya peoples, who have occupied and stewarded these lands for countless generations. We respect their right to self-determination and their sacred connection to these lands and waters.

Registration

Laughs, smiles, hugs and high fives are always free! The registration fee includes a beautiful, fully marked race course (by the Race Directors), awesome staging venue, parking, chip timing, live finish line results, full service aid stations, professional medical support, radio communications, post-race meal and beverages, custom finisher award, professional photography, year-round planning efforts, plus several other services and requirements we don't need to mention. 

The registration fee does not include a race shirt, hat or other add-on sales. Please review the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy if you have questions about withdrawing from the race. 

Pro/Elite Runners

We reserve a limited number of entries for professional athletes. Email us if you earn all or some of your living racing on trails and have a competitive resumé and an active social media presence. We can’t consider elite entry requests less than 30 days before the race or for already sold out races.

Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of every trail and ultra event. Thank you for supporting the runners and Tillamook Burn!

Race Dates & Schedule

Friday, May 10, 2024

• 20 Miler

  • Check-in Opens: 8:00AM

  • Race Start: 9:00AM

  • Finish Line Cutoff: 3:30PM at finish (6.5 hours)

    • See race detail page for on-course cutoffs

• Bib Pickup for 50M/50K (Optional)

  • 3PM-5PM at Reehers Camp

Saturday, May 11, 2024

• 50 Miler

  • Check-in Opens: 3:55AM-4:45AM (at Reehers Camp only, no bib pickup at the Start)

  • Shuttle Buses Depart: 4:50AM from Reehers Camp (drop off allowed)

  • Race Start: 6:00AM

  • Final Cutoff: 8:00PM at finish (14 hours)

    • See race detail page for on-course cutoffs

Sunday, May 12, 2024

• 50K

  • Check-in Opens: 7:00AM

  • Race Start: 8:00AM

  • Final Cutoff: 5:00PM at finish (9 hours)

    • See race detail page for on-course cutoffs

Event Sponsors

Getting Here

The races are located entirely within the Tillamook State Forest in the northern Oregon Coast Range mountains, roughly halfway between Portland and the coast. Event staging for the races, including parking, bib pickup, race start and finish will be at historic Reehers Camp, which was originally built as a CCC Camp in the 1930's during forest recovery efforts after the first Tillamook Burn. Today it is a serene campground and day use area.

Directions

Google map directions: Reehers Camp. Allow 45 minutes (40 miles) from downtown Portland. 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS to Reehers Camp (Start/Finish) from the Portland area:

• Drive Highway 26 west toward the coast to Timber Road (just past milepost 38).

• Turn left (south) onto Timber Road, follow for 3 miles into the rural community of Timber.

• Turn right (west) onto Cochran Road in Timber.

• Reehers Camp is 2.2 miles down Cochran Road, a well-maintained gravel road. Drive slowly and respectfully through Timber.

The nearest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX).

Parking

All event parking is available at Reehers Camp Day Use Area. There is no fee to park but it is day-use only— no overnight parking or camping allowed. Only one vehicle is allowed per race participant and crew/spectators must carpool with their runner, as parking is limited at the Start/Finish (RV’s and trailers are not allowed). A map of Reehers Camp will be provided in pre-race email communications to all participants.

Parking within the Reehers Camp campground itself is for race officials and volunteers ONLY.

Accommodations

The closest hotels are in Hillsboro and Forest Grove, 30-45 minutes from the Start/Finish at Reehers Camp. The closest available camping is at Stub Stewart State Park, about 20 minutes away.

Camping at Reehers Camp is permitted for race officials, sponsors and volunteers only. The campground is not open to participants unless you are also volunteering.

Race Day!

Weather

Check the latest local weather here.

Sunrise/Sunset

AM Twilight Begins: 5:10am
Sunrise: 5:45am
Sunset: 8:35pm
PM Twilight Ends: 9:10pm

Crew & Spectators

See each course page for specifics.

Post Race Celebration!

All participants and volunteers get a post race meal and beverages. Friends and family are also welcome to enjoy the campfire at beautiful Reehers Camp while we cheer on all the race finishers!

Awards

• Each participant receives a sweet custom award as they finish their race.

• A raffle of some awesome sponsor swag will be held while runners are out on the course! Prizes will be given to raffle winners as they finish their race.

Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeblood of every trail and ultra event. Thank you for supporting the runners and Tillamook Burn!

General Info

Race Swag

Our race t-shirts and hats are from Territory Run Co., based in Portland and are not included in the race entry fee. Swag must be picked up by race day, no exceptions. All unclaimed swag will be sold on race day. 

Social Media

We post updates and photos and other race-related info on our Instagram profile pretty often.

Photography

All event photography will be captured by James Holk!

Pet/Dog Policy

Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at Reehers Camp and crew-accessible aid stations with their spectating owners, but not on the courses.

Training Plans

This is a tough race, hands down. Get the training prep needed for a successful race from Wy'east Wolfpack! They have first-hand knowledge of the area trails and provide exceptional training and coaching services. 

Trail Work

We will host a few trail work parties on the course, weather permitting, during the winter and spring leading up to race weekend for those who would like to participate.

Beneficiary

A portion of race proceeds will be donated to the non-profit NW Trail Alliance and the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust’s State Forests Recreation Fund, which redirects funds directly back into to the management and long-term maintenance of trail systems and other outdoor recreation facilities and programs on Oregon’s State Forests.

Cancellations

See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.

This event is located on the Tillamook State Forest, managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). In accordance with Federal and State law and Oregon Department of Forestry policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  ODF is an equal opportunity provider and employer.