The Perpetua Coast trail races take place on the scenic headlands and rainforest trails around Cape Perpetua, Oregon’s highest coastal viewpoint at 803 feet above sea level. The half marathon course is a gorgeous point-to-point route with 2,500 feet of elevation gain and 2,600 feet of descent, featuring miles of stunning old-growth rainforest singletrack, panoramic coastline views from the summit of Cape Perpetua, and rocky bluff paths skirting the shoreline near Yachats. The 50K and 20-miler offer even longer explorations of this spectacular coastal landscape on Saturday, while the half marathon and 10K run on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The 2026 Perpetua Coast weekend takes place October 3-4, 2026, based at The Adobe Resort (1555 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, OR 97498). On Saturday: 50K starts at 8:00 a.m. and the 20-miler at 8:05 a.m. On Sunday: shuttle buses depart for the half marathon start at 8:25 a.m. (race start 9:00 a.m.) and for the 10K at 8:55 a.m. (start 9:30 a.m.). All bib pickup is at The Adobe’s Perpetua Conference Room. Organized by Daybreak Racing.<\/p>\n
Yachats \u2014 pronounced ‘ya-hots’ \u2014 is one of Oregon’s least-discovered coastal gems, and the Perpetua Coast race puts it on every serious trail runner’s map. The combination of old-growth Sitka spruce rainforest, dramatic ocean bluffs, and the summit of Cape Perpetua creates trail running scenery that rivals anything in the Pacific Northwest. The Adobe Resort provides a luxurious base for a full race weekend, with a Friday evening shake-out run and sunset gathering building community before the main events.<\/p>\n
This is a challenging course with significant elevation \u2014 the half marathon’s 2,500 feet of gain requires solid trail fitness and hill training. Shuttle buses are required for the half and 10K; arrive early. October on the Oregon coast can mean rain, wind, and cold \u2014 pack waterproof layers. Book The Adobe Resort or nearby Yachats accommodation early. The Friday evening shake-out run and sunset gathering are genuinely fun and worth attending.<\/p>\n