McDonald Forest 50K

This will be the 28th running of “The Mac” one of the oldest ultrarunning races in Oregon. A true old school gem, it is run primarily in Oregon State University’s McDonald Forest with a short section run on Starker Forest’s “hobbit trails.” Come experience the smooth lovingly-maintained singletrack trails along with the “magic of the maze” where time passes but miles do not. The race boasts one of the sweetest finishes of any race, a pine needle cushioned downhill trail. The forest is in full bloom in early May; the dogwoods are glowing and the delicate calypso orchids dot the undergrowth. There are scenic views of the Cascades, the Coast Range and Soap Creek Valley. This year we will have more single track trails and will return to McCulloch Peak, the highest point in McDonald Forest. There will be at least $400 in prize money. Corvallis Area Trailrunners is the 501(c)(3) public charity that distributes all the race proceeds which support local middle and high school cross-country teams, the Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and the OSU Research Forest.