Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races
The legendary 50K classic and an epic new 100K distance!
Both point-to-point along the Pacific Crest Trail from the South Washington Cascades to the iconic Columbia River Gorge!
100K: Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 5:00 AM
50K: Sunday, July 20, 2025 - 8:00 AM
Wonderland Running is beyond excited to be welcoming Three Corner Rock 50K to their family of trail races!!!!! We are honored and humbled to carry on the tradition of this incredible point-to-point journey along the legendary Pacific Crest Trail from the Cascades to the Columbia River Gorge. Of course, you also get the short, spectacular detour to the namesake Three Corner Rock for sweeping 360 degree views of majestic Cascade Range volcanoes.
Formerly known as PCT Bunker to Bonneville 50K, this race has a long history in the Columbia River Gorge, and I am fortunate to have both run & volunteered for this race. The community built over the years by this race is vibrant and wonderful. The course itself is singletrack magic in its own right. It features its share of beautiful climbs punctuated with long, sweeping, huckleberry-filled descents as you make your way to North Bonneville, WA and the iconic Columbia River Gorge.
We have added a 100K distance option. Starting at Goose Lake, it takes runners on an unforgettable journey from the Washington Cascades by Indian Heaven Wilderness to the shores of the mighty Columbia River! This race features some of the sweetest single track anywhere, with adventurous side trips to the sweeping viewscapes of Grassy Knoll Ridge and Three Corner Rock!
We are moving the dates to Saturday, July 19, 2025 & Sunday, July 20, 2025. With the moving of the Dark Divide Trail Races to early September, this gives more space for planning both events. It also avoids the peak season for northbound PCT thru-hikers.
Registration for the 2025 events will open Wednesday, April 9th on Ultrasignup!!!
Three Corner Rock Trail Races takes place upon ancestral lands that are significant to many peoples, including the Yakama, Klickitat, Wasco, Wishram, and Umatilla tribes. Wonderland Running offers free race registration to all Native American runners.
Here is an interactive map of the 50K course on Caltopo:
Here is an interactive map of the 100K course on Caltopo:
Registration Fees
*Please note: taxes & Ultrasignup fees may apply at checkout.
50K by the Numbers
50K Course Information:
Click here to see aid station details, crew access, and cutoffs:
100K by the Numbers
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100K Course Information:
Click here to see aid station details, crew access, and cutoffs:
Click here to see course details, including vert, mileage, and course segment details:
Our Partners
We could not do what we do without our partners. We are grateful beyond measure for their support. Please click on the partner links above to find out more about who they are and what they offer!
Beneficiaries
Three Corner Rock PCT 50K will continue to serve as a fundraiser for the Stevenson High School Cross Country Team, as it has for years. We will donate a minimum of $50 to the team from every Three Corner Rock PCT 50K race registration.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association advocates for the Pacific Crest Trail as an inspirational outdoor experience, creates access, and cares for and conserves the trail and the lands through which it passes. We will donate a minimum of $85 to the PCTA from every Three Corner Rock PCT 100K race registration.
Three Corner Rock 50k takes place upon ancestral lands that were significant to many peoples, including the Yakama, Klickitat, Wasco, Wishram, and Umatilla tribes. Wonderland Running offers free race registration to all Native American runners.
50K Start Directions
Here are the directions from Portland area to the start/finish line:
Head east on I-84 to Cascades Locks (approximately 43 miles)
In Cascades Locks, take exit 44 (Bridge of the Gods) toward WA-14 (Note: there is a $3.00 toll to cross the bridge from both directions)
Turn right on to WA-14 for 5.9 miles
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit (right turn) onto Wind River Highway for
Turn left onto Hemlock Road for 1.3 miles
Turn right onto NF-417 for 1.3 miles
Turn left onto Old Bunker Hill Rd for 1.3 miles
If you are coming from the Vancouver area, take WA-14 W west to Carson (approximately 48 miles). Then use the directions above to get to the Whistle Punk Trailhead.
If you are coming from the east, take I-84 west to Cascade Locks or WA-14 W west to Carson. Then use the directions above to get to the Whistle Punk Trailhead.
These directions are for runners being dropped off at the start line. Please note that we will be offering a shuttle to the start area as this is a point-to-point race. Details will be posted here and shared with registered runners as soon as they are finalized.
Estimated drive times:
Portland, OR - 1 hour, 15 minutes
Vancouver, WA - 1 hour, 30 minutes
Bend, OR - 3 hours, 30 minutes
Seattle, WA - 3 hours, 30 minutes
Tri-Cities, WA - 3 hours
Eugene, OR - 2 hours, 45 minutes
100K Start Directions
Here are the directions from Portland area to the start/finish line:
Head east on I-84 to Cascades Locks (approximately 43 miles)
In Cascades Locks, take exit 44 (Bridge of the Gods) toward WA-14 (Note: there is a $3.00 toll to cross the bridge from both directions)
Turn right on to WA-14 for 5.9 miles
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit (right turn) onto Wind River Highway for 5.8 miles.
Turn right onto Old State Rd
Turn left onto NF-65/Panther Creek Road, then continue along Panther Creek Road for 10.9 miles.
Turn right onto Carson Guler Rd/NF-60. The trailhead/start area will be on the left.
If you are coming from the Vancouver area, take WA-14 W west to the traffic circle at Wind River Highway (approximately 53 miles). Then use the directions above to get to the Red Mountain Lookout Trailhead.
If you are coming from the east, take I-84 west to Cascade Locks or WA-14 W west to the traffic circle at Wind River Highway . Then use the directions above to get to the Red Mountain Lookout Trailhead.
These directions are for runners being dropped off at the start line. Please note that we may be offering a shuttle to the start area as this is a point-to-point race. Details will be posted here and shared with registered runners as soon as they are finalized.
Estimated drive times:
Portland, OR - 1 hour, 15 minutes
Vancouver, WA - 1 hour, 30 minutes
Bend, OR - 3 hours, 45 minutes
Seattle, WA - 4 hours, 15 minutes
Tri-Cities, WA - 3 hours, 30 minutes
Eugene, OR - 3 hours, 15 minutes
U.S. Forest Service Notice
This event is granted by a Special Use Permit through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
