Description:

Welcome to the Siuslaw Dunes! These dynamic trail runs offer early season, dog-friendly 50K, 25K, and 12K races that traverse a wild tapestry of coastal terrain, including ancient open sand dunes with “tree islands”, old growth rainforest, stream fords and remote ocean beaches. Located just south of old town Florence, Oregon, the races start and finish at historic Honeyman State Park. The event beneficiary is the local Siuslaw High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs. We are overjoyed to offer this truly one-of-a-kind race opportunity!

The Siuslaw Dunes 12K course is an amazing point-to-point adventure offering magnificent views along open dunes and forested trails. The course is very challenging but super fun, beginning with a shuttle bus ride from Honeyman State Park down to the forested campground start line, then an epic tour of one of the most unique regions of America’s Pacific Coast.

This is an incredibly diverse course and there is nothing else like it anywhere. Runners travel through an assortment of ecological zones, including lush coastal rainforest, riverside estuaries and freshwater lakes.

Youth Initiative
The Siuslaw Dunes 12K race is a part of the USATF Mountain, Ultra, Trail Running Youth Initiative – a program in cooperation with the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) designed to increase 14 to 18 year old kids participation in trail races and lay the groundwork for American excellence in elite trail running competitions.

Youth get a discounted registration fee. The Youth category (Age 14-19 on race day) also has a limited number of free entries. Email the Race Director for more information.