Running on Mt. Hood is always epic, and the 2026 Wy’East Trailfest is just around the corner the weekend of August 15th and 16th. Daybreak Racing will always make sure you get a challenging race, but they will also give you a beautiful and well-organized course.
This race features a 50 Miler, (a 2026 USATF Trail National Championship race!) a 50k, a 28k and a 14k that will climb to an 8000 foot elevation on Saturday the 15th and a less intense but still stunning Half Marathon and 8k on Sunday the 16th. There’s a free .75 mile kids race that Sunday as well, so consider bringing the whole family. Each course offers an adventure for trail runners!
Friday
On Friday August 14th, there will be a shake out run from 4:30 to 5:00PM at the staging area at Mt Hood Meadows. If you get there at 4:15, you’ll be able to test out some shoes for this super chill, easy run! You can also pick up your packet that Friday from 5:00 to 6:30PM as well as visit with sponsors and race supporters. 50 Miler participants MUST get their bibs on Friday. It’s optional for other distances, but encouraged!
Saturday, coffee is available at 4:00AM and the 50 Milers will depart on shuttle buses at 4:30AM (don’t be late!) for a 5:30AM start time at Underhill Site. As mentioned above, there will be no bib pickup at the start and all runners should bring a headlamp. There is a whopping 10,650′ of ascent and 8,800′ of descent for this race and 7 aid stations.
Saturday
Check in for the rest of Saturday’s races begin at 6:00AM. The 50k shuttle departs at 7:10AM for the 8:00AM race start which will be at Surveyors Ridge. Again, there will be no bib pickup at the start for the 50k. There is about 6,900′ of ascent and 5,900′ of descent for this distance and 5 aid stations.
The 28k starts at 9:30AM and runners will have 4,300′ of ascent and descent and 3 aid stations. The 14k begins at 10:30AM and there are 2 aid stations. There is 2,700′ of ascent and descent for this distance. Both the 28k and 14k begin and end at Mt Hood Meadows. The finish line cut-off for Saturday is at 9:00PM.
Sunday
Check-in begins at 8:00AM and the half marathon starts at 9:00AM. There will be 2,400′ of ascent and descent and 1 aid station. The 8k will begin at 9:30AM and there will be no aid stations for this race. There is 850′ of ascent and descent, with nearly all the climbing in the first half of the race. The kids race begins at 9:45AM. All races on Sunday will be at Mt. Hood Meadows and the cut-off time is 1:30PM.
The best part of any trail race is the finish line and Daybreak will make sure that every runner from first to last will get cheers coming through at Mt. Hood Meadows! All Saturday participants and Sunday half marathoners will get a voucher ticket for food at Mt. Hood Meadows’ Sahale lodge. 8k runners may purchase a meal ticket. There will be craft beverages to enjoy as well as some fun finish line games and awards too!
Wy'East Trailfest $80-$220
Details
- When: Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th, 2026
- Where: Hood Meadows Ski Area
- Packet Pick-Up: Friday August 14th from 5:00 to 6:30PM (mandatory for 50 Milers, all other distances optional.)
