Trail and Tide: Daybreak Racing’s Perpetua Coast is a Perfect Blend

The Perpetua Coast race weekend, hosted by Daybreak Racing, is just around the corner — happening October 4th and 5th in Yachats and the Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area. If past events are any indication, these races won’t just challenge your legs — they’ll fill your camera roll and leave you buzzing about the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty.

Spots are disappearing quickly and they’re unlikely to last long. I mean, with views like this…

Daybreak Racing has a well-earned reputation for courses that blend tough terrain with jaw-dropping scenery, and Perpetua Coast is no exception. Think miles of lush old-growth coastal rainforest, panoramic ocean views, and in the 50K’s case — even a stretch of running right on the beach. With a half and 20-miler, there’s now a perfect distance for just about anyone.

Saturday, October 4th (50k)

• Elevation: ~5,700 ft gain/loss
• Course Style: Lollipop loop
• Aid Stations: 4 fully stocked
• Highlights: Small creek crossings, a flat-and-fast shoreline section, Highway 101 crossing, and singletrack bliss in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.
• Cutoff: 9 hours

Sunday, October 6th (20-miler and Half Marathon)

20-Miler

• Elevation: ~3,800 ft gain/loss
• Course Style: Lollipop
• Aid Stations: 2 fully stocked
• Cutoff: 6 hours

Half Marathon

• Course: Point-to-point
• Elevation: 2,500 ft gain / 2,600 ft descent
• Features: Miles of singletrack through towering rainforest with sweeping ocean overlooks.

Daybreak Racing recognizes these routes traverse the traditional lands of the Alsea peoples, who have been stewards here for over 6,000 years. That connection to history gives the weekend an added sense of meaning alongside the adventure.

For maps, elevation charts, and aid station details, head to the Daybreak Racing website. Stay in the loop by following them on Facebook and Instagram — their events are the kind that give you serious FOMO if you miss out.