Have you ever hiked the trails at Multnomah Falls and thought, “This would be a killer race course! I should really run this sometime.” I certainly have and yet, I have never run the Multnomah Falls Trail Run, but I sure should! This 5.9 mile run or walk includes some paved trail, but is mostly a mix of smooth to technical trail of soft sod and hard pack dirt and rock.
Expect great views and some good inclines on this race, as there is about 1800 feet of elevation gain. The loop course starts at Wahkeena Trailhead “heading out the Return Trail to Multnomah Falls, then up Larch Mt Trail up and around Multnomah Falls. Turning onto Wahkeena Trail, the course runs the length of Vista Trail back down to Wahkeena Trail to complete the loop.”
Multnomah Falls Trail Run is known for its Superhero Contest, which awards the fastest male and female participants dressed as superheroes with a fifth of local, handcrafted whiskey. There is also a best costume award. There will be overall and age group awards for the run, while all finishers of the walk will receive an award. After the race, enjoy Eric’s signature tortilla soup (chicken or vegetarian.)
Carpooling to this event is encouraged. Parking will be near the Wahkeena Shelter at the picnic area. There will be day of race registration if the race is not sold out, so pre-registration is highly recommended.
Multnomah Falls Trail Race Details
Date: Sunday, September 25
Times: 8:00 A.M. – Walk
9:00 A.M. – Run
Location: Wahkeena Falls Picnic Shelter, Bridal Veil
Entry Fee: $30
Race Website: Click Here