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Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races race photo
Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races race photo
Carson
US
FtCarsonPAO · flickr (CC BY)Sheila Sund from Salem, United States, CC BY 2.0Sheila Sund from Salem, United States, CC BY 2.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Carson · 50km
Entry fee
$100From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 12, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 10, 2026 · Entry fee $100 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 13, 2026
Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races race photo
FtCarsonPAO · flickr (CC BY)
Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races race photo
Sheila Sund from Salem, United States, CC BY 2.0
Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races race photo
Sheila Sund from Salem, United States, CC BY 2.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A long-running race through the Columbia River Gorge.

The previous name was PCT Bunker to Bonneville 50K.

Course includes a brief climb to Three Corner Rock with views of Cascade Range volcanoes stretching in all directions.

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.

Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

John Albert · 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 Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races — 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

Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

The Little Church in the Valley, 41 Trout Creek Rd, Stabler/Hemlock, WA

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Course follows the southbound Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) segment for approximately 30 miles (approximately 48km).

The start is near Stabler-Hemlock at The Little Church in the Valley (41 Trout Creek Rd), and the finish is at Bonneville Hot Springs in North Bonneville.

The cumulative elevation gain is approximately 1,745 meters (5,725 feet), and cumulative elevation loss is approximately 2,075 meters (6,808 feet).

The terrain varies from soft forest trails to rocky stream areas.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races 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 point-to-point course with different start and finish locations.
Packet Pickup details are announced close to race day, so check the UltraSignup registration page.

The Little Church in the Valley, Stabler, WA

50K start · finish at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startThe Little Church in the Valley, Stabler, WA
  • Getting to the finishBonneville Hot Springs and Resort, North Bonneville, WA area (near Carson, WA)
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; the race starts at the Whistle Punk Trailhead in Gifford Pinchot National…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

The Little Church in the Valley, Stabler, WA

No public transit; rural Cascades trailhead area, car access only. Point-to-point 50K, start 8:00 AM.

Map

Getting to the finish

Bonneville Hot Springs and Resort, North Bonneville, WA area (near Carson, WA)

Point-to-point ~30-mile course on the Pacific Crest Trail from the South WA Cascades to the Columbia River Gorge, ~5,600 ft climbing, includes a detour to Three Corner Rock

Map

Start shuttle

Yes per a secondary source (race report): organizers run a shuttle from the finish to the start (Little Church in the Valley) since the course is point-to-point.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; the race starts at the Whistle Punk Trailhead in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, a remote Columbia River Gorge access point reachable only via forest roads by car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

September in Carson — average 14°C, a good temperature for chasing a fast time.

Your body temperature can drop quickly while waiting at the start, so wear a disposable outer layer and remove it just before the gun.

Entry fee uses a tiered pricing system that increases over time.

It starts at $100 and rises to $120 as the deadline approaches.

The payment processing fee ($10) is separate.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there are night sections, bring spare batteries for your headlamp.

The start is at 08:00. Registration closes on 2026-09-10.

Times are local to Carson. 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.

Portland｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Portland International Airport

$123

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Hotels near the Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races start line in Carson

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.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Portland｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Portland International Airport

$123

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Where runners eat in Carson

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Carson after the race

Seeing Carson with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

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

Total cost and budget for Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Carson runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races

FAQ
When does Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 12, 2026.

How much is the Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $100.

What distances does Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races 2027 start?

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

Where does Three Corner Rock PCT Trail Races 2027 start?

The Little Church in the Valley, 41 Trout Creek Rd, Stabler/Hemlock, WA.

(From the 2026 edition)

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