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Perpetua Coast

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Perpetua Coast race photo
Perpetua Coast race photo
Perpetua Coast race photo
Yachats
US
United States Forest Service, Public domainJoe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Yachats · 50km
Entry fee
$120From the 2026 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 3, 2026 · Entry Mar 1, 2026 ~ Sep 29, 2026 · Entry fee $80 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Perpetua Coast race photo
United States Forest Service, Public domain
Perpetua Coast race photo
Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Perpetua Coast race photo
John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0
Perpetua Coast race photo
Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Perpetua Coast — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This race is held in the Oregon coastal town of Yachats and the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.

Saturday features the 50K and 20-mile lollipop loop course, and Sunday features the point-to-point half marathon and 10K.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Perpetua Coast runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Aaron Swank · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Perpetua Coast — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Perpetua Coast course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
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Saturday time limit 5:00 PM, Sunday time limit 1:30 PM

EventStartTime limit
Ultra08:0017:00
Half21.0975km09:0013:30
10K10km09:3013:30
Other32.19km08:1517:00
START

The Adobe Resort, 1555 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, OR

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

The Adobe Resort, 1555 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, OR

The 50K, 20 Miler, Half Marathon, and 10K events are held together.

Start line is based in Yachats, OR, with an 8:00 AM local start.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Timing chip 2026

Aid stations 2026

Medical support 2026

Start shuttle 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Perpetua Coast race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

A two-day race covering the Cape Perpetua area on the Oregon coast.
If you did not collect your packet on Friday, you can pick it up at the morning-of-race desk.
10/3 (Sat) 07:00–07:50 (50K·20M) · 10/4 (Sun) 07:00–08:30 (half marathon·10K) — Friday advance pickup also available

Perpetua Conference Room, inside the main entrance of The Adobe Resort, Yachats, OR

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startHub for all Perpetua Coast races is The Adobe Resort in Yachats, OR — bib pickup and check-in happen there.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Hub for all Perpetua Coast races is The Adobe Resort in Yachats, OR — bib pickup and check-in happen there. Remote Oregon coast town (~2.5hrs from Portland/Eugene) — no public transit; rental car essentially required.

Getting to the finish

Finish is also at The Adobe Resort.

Start shuttle

The Sunday 10K uses a shuttle to its start point into the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area; no shuttle for other distances.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

This is a two-day event, with the 50km and 20-mile course on Saturday and the half marathon and 10km course on Sunday.

Elevation change varies considerably by category: the 50km covers a total of 31.1 miles with 5,700 feet of gain/loss, the 20-mile course has 3,800 feet,

the half marathon has 2,500 feet of gain and 2,600 feet of loss, and the 10km has 1,250 feet of gain and 1,300 feet of loss.

The Oregon coast in October is generally pleasant, but as is typical for autumn, sun, clouds, strong wind, rain, and fog can all appear in turn.

Times are local to Yachats. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Ocean View with Hot Tub Miles Of Sandy Beach! Abalone Beach Cottage

Accommodation · 4.2km

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Hotels near the Perpetua Coast start line in Yachats

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Ocean View with Hot Tub Miles Of Sandy Beach! Abalone Beach Cottage

Accommodation · 4.2km

View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Yachats with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Yachats.

Total cost and budget for Perpetua Coast

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Perpetua Coast

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Yachats runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Perpetua Coast

FAQ
When does Perpetua Coast 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, October 3, 2026.

When does registration for Perpetua Coast 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Sun, March 1, 2026.

How much is the Perpetua Coast 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $80.

What is the time limit for Perpetua Coast 2027?

Saturday time limit 5:00 PM, Sunday time limit 1:30 PM. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Perpetua Coast 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Perpetua Coast 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Perpetua Coast 2027 start?

The Adobe Resort, 1555 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, OR. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Perpetua Coast 2027 finish?

The Adobe Resort, 1555 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, OR. (From the 2026 edition)

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