50 Miler

The Tillamook Burn 50 miler is a spectacular point-to-point route! This springtime gem features a forested, mountainous course offering some of the highest quality singletrack anywhere in the Pacific NW.

The route traverses the Oregon Coast Range mountain divide from west to east, starting on the banks of the beautiful Wilson River, long revered for its rugged scenery and world-class salmon runs. From there runners travel through deep forest, up high along mountainside cliffs and across countless spring-fed side streams to the Oregon Coast Range summit divide at Storey Burn ridge. From Storey Burn Trailhead, runners head south for the classic University Falls lollipop loop, then continue northerly through the remote and rowdy backcountry zone of the Gales Creek canyon, up to its headwaters at Bell Camp ridge, then down, down, down on a final ripping descent to historic Reehers Camp near the upper Nehalem River for the finish.

The trails and forest roads here are hilly and twisty, but generally soft dirt trail with great footing. There are some technical sections with rocks and roots, as well as some long climbs and descents. Runners will cross many small rushing streams, pass by some beautiful waterfalls, and log miles and miles of scenic trails with many gorgeous territorial views. In all, the course features 9500’ of climbing and 8900’ of descent on 40 miles of single track and 10 miles of rugged, scenic and primitive forest roads.

Race Day Schedule

• RACE DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026

• EVENT STAGING: Reehers Camp in the Tillamook State Forest

• CHECK-IN OPTIONS (all at Reehers Camp ONLY, no bib pickup at the Start):

  • Friday, May 15th: 2:00PM-5:00PM

  • Race Morning: 3:50AM-4:40AM

• SHUTTLE BUS: departs Reehers Camp by 4:45AM for a 45 min ride to the Start at Smith Homestead. Runners may opt to be dropped off at the adjacent Jones Creek Day Use by crew, then walk up to the Start.

• START TIME: 6:00AM at Smith Homestead near Jones Creek Day Use.

• CUT OFFS:

  • 1:15PM AT STOREY BURN AID 4, MILE 26.6

  • 4:30PM AT STOREY BURN AID 6, MILE 39.0

  • 7:00PM AT BELL CAMP AID 7, MILE 47.2

  • 8:00PM at Reehers Camp (14 hours to finish).

• BONFIRE: ALL DAY!

Course Map & Profile

• MAP: Click on the course map image to open a high resolution copy.

• INTERACTIVE MAP: Click HERE for an interactive course map in Caltopo.

• GPX DATA: Click HERE for a .gpx data file of the course.

• ELEVATION CHANGE: The course has 9500’ of ascent and 8900’ of descent.

Aid Stations

The 50 miler has seven aid stations. All Daybreak races are CUPLESS. Be sure to bring your own drinking vessel/cup for liquids such as water, energy drink, and soda at aid stations.

Aid Station 1 is a self-serve hydration station only, with both water and Neversecond C30 energy drink.

Aid Station 2-7 are fully staffed with experience hosts, volunteers and sponsors, plus professional medics and volunteer HAM Radio operators. These aid stations will be well stocked with: water, Neversecond gels and hydration drink, soda, PB&J sandwiches, cookies, various fresh fruit options, potato chips, gummi snacks, a variety of other ultra fare and basic first aid supplies. Some of the later aid stations will have warm/savory options such as veggie broth, quesadillas, mashed potatoes as well.

Shuttle Bus

Riding the shuttle bus is optional. Runners can choose to be dropped off at the race start OR ride the shuttle buses from Reehers Camp on race morning. The buses load up at 4:30AM and depart Reehers Camp at 4:45AM sharp. The shuttle ride is approximately 45 minutes.

Note there is no shuttle back to the start from the finish, so if you drove yourself to the start, you’re on your own to get back to your vehicle.

Crew

Crew are welcome at the race start and certain aid stations. Please download, review the Crew Guide prior to race day at the link below. Crew should have a copy with them on race day for reference as there is no cell service on course.

Drop Bags

Drop bags must be left at Reehers Camp during bib pickup. Drop bags may not be left at the Start! Bags are allowed at Elk Creek Aid Station #2 and Storey Burn Aid Station #4 & #6:

• SIZE: Drop bag size must be no larger than a shoe bag, should be water resistant, made of durable material and weigh 5lbs or less. Bags that are too large or heavy will not be accepted and will not go the requested aid station. 

• LABEL: Write your bib number and aid station name (Elk Creek or Storey Burn), in large bold writing on your drop bags. 

• RETURN: Please consider that drop bags will not be returned back to your race staging area until the aid station shuts down after race sweepers arrive. Have your crew grab your drop bags from the aid station if possible.

• CONTENTS: Do not store valuables in drop bags! The race is not responsible for missing, damaged, lost or stolen drop bags or contents.

• FORGOTTEN BAGS: Please note we do not ship or deliver forgotten drop bags. You can arrange to pick up forgotten drop bags from us if we have them.

Pacers

The event permit does not allow pacers.

Trekking Poles

Trekking poles are allowed.

Weather

Check the latest local weather here.

Daylight Info

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

Cancellations

See the Daybreak Racing Cancellation Policy.

This event is located entirely on the Tillamook State Forest, managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry. In accordance with State and Federal law and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) 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.