Half Marathon
Run The Rock · Organized by Alpine Running
Distance
13.1 mi
Elevation gain
2,500 ft
Cutoff time
5.5 hours
Difficulty
Ready for more
Start time
11/8/2026, 4:30:00 PM
A Sunday half marathon with arguably the best views of any trail half in Central Oregon. 2,500 ft of climbing packed into 13.1 miles, with Monkey Face in frame for much of the day and the full Cascade skyline at your back.
90 percent single track, one full service aid station, and a course that makes you earn every view. A strong bridge race for athletes stepping up from road halves toward a trail 50K next year.
8:30AM Sunday start from the grassy area near the Smith Rock parking lot. 5.5 hour course limit (finish by 2PM).
Uses Rim Rock, Misery Ridge, Mesa Verde, River, Rope De Dope, Summit, Burma Road, and Wolf Tree trails back to the finish. Off site parking at DD Ranch with free shuttle.