Embark on an unforgettable trail adventure at the Tillamook Burn, a Pacific Northwest classic presented by Daybreak Racing, taking place on May 17, 2026, in the historic Tillamook State Forest, Oregon. Runners can choose from challenging 50-mile and 55-kilometer distances, both renowned for their breathtaking scenery and robust courses. Typical race day conditions in mid-May offer comfortable highs around 61°F and lows around 46°F, with a 20% chance of precipitation, creating ideal cool, moist running conditions amidst the verdant rainforest.

The Tillamook Burn courses are a testament to nature's resilience and a trail runner's dream, largely traversing exquisite singletrack that winds through a lush second-growth forest. The 50M race is a spectacular point-to-point journey, starting on the banks of the scenic Wilson River and culminating at the historic Reehers Camp. It features significant elevation changes, with 9500 feet of ascent and 8900 feet of descent, leading runners through deep forests, along mountainside cliffs, and across countless spring-fed streams to the Oregon Coast Range summit divide. The 55K offers a beautifully tough lollipop loop from Reehers Camp to University Falls and back, boasting 6900 feet of climbing and descent. Both routes promise rumbling waterfalls, brisk stream crossings, and occasional territorial views, with trails ranging from soft dirt with great footing to technical sections laced with rocks and roots. Keep an eye out for the "grey ghost" snags—enduring relics of the historic Tillamook Burn wildfires that devastated the region from 1933-1951 and led to one of the largest reforestation efforts in history.

Daybreak Racing ensures a well-supported experience, with event staging, bib pickup, and the finish line for both races located at the welcoming Reehers Camp. Aid stations are strategically placed along the courses; the 50-miler features seven aid stations, while the 55K has five. Most are fully staffed with enthusiastic volunteers, medics, and HAM radio operators, offering water, energy drinks, soda, and a variety of ultra-fare like PB&J, cookies, and fruit. Remember that all Daybreak races are cupless, so bring your own vessel for hydration. The Tillamook Burn is celebrated for its festive atmosphere, community campfire vibes, and the unique opportunity for a back-to-back challenge by running both races.