Welcome!
Welcome to the unique landscape of Cline Buttes which offers stunning views of the Three Sisters Wilderness to the west and the central Oregon desert to the east! This location often has breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and night sky. We will offer race participants to choose a time-duration of their liking (3/6/12hr, last person standing option, or 5k).
Route Description
This race will involve a 3 mile loop-style course where runners will repeat the loop as many times to their liking in their time-duration event. Don't be fooled though, the loop will consist of a .5mi climb of 800 feet to the top of Cline Butte and a cruisey downhill thereafter to repeat again.
Runners who opt to run the 3/6/12hr will complete as many laps as they'd like.
The Last Person Standing participants will start their loop at the top of the hour for every hour until the last person remains.
The 5k will start with all other events and complete one loop.
Route file: https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.3/-121.3070/44.2538&pubLink=k73wU4EikXExCtvJIhRBgZDg&trackId=3605ebfc-c537-4b4f-bd99-6179c068373b
Why Nighttime?
This idea came to fruition as a means to provide runners with an overnight race/event while having the camaraderie, close aid station support, and grassroots feel. Whether you're running this race as a part of training to get ready for your first overnight event, or hungry for some steep and punchy vert, or ready to tackle your longest run yet with the last person standing, we're eager to bring you a challenging and meaningful race in the beautiful Central Oregon desert!
Fundraiser
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Cross-Country team at Mountain View High School located in Bend, Oregon. Individuals under 18 can also have sponsors for the event (e.g. making a contribution per lap or a cumulative contribution). Please contact the RD for sponsorship information.
Schedule
Saturday May 23rd
3-5:30pm Bib pick-up at Cline Butte Rock Pit Trailhead (course start/finish)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cline+Butte+Rock+Pit/@44.2437684,-121.2841921,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x15cacb5d5b3ff1?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111
5:45-6pm Race Briefing
6pm All events start!
7:15pm 5k awards (awards for 1st-3rd female, male, and non-binary categories)
9pm 3-hour ends (awards for 1st-3rd female, male, and non-binary categories to follow at 9:15)
Sunday May 25th
12am 6-hour ends (awards for 1st-3rd female, male, and non-binary categories to follow at 12:15)
6am 12-hour ends (awards for 1st-3rd female, male, and non-binary categories to follow at 6:15)
New to 2026: Breakfast buffet served at 6:15am to any race participants!
Last Person Standing continues until the last person remains!
Aid Station Supplies
There will be one aid station near the start/finish.
Food: the good stuff (chips, pretzels, goldfish, m&ms, fruit, pickles, oreos, instant potatoes, hashbrowns, quesadillas) for 3-12hr events. We will offer more meal-based foods (once the 6-hour race ends) such as pizza, burritos, burgers, pancakes, etc.
Beverages: Coca-cola, ginger ale, chicken broth, veggie broth, LMNT electrolytes (all flavors in single packets), instant coffee, etc. Please indicate any dietary considerations you have in the race registration.
Misc supplies: Feminine hygiene products, vaseline, first aid supplies, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.
Discounts
Native American / Indigenous Race Entries:
Since the creation of this race, race registration will be free for all Native American / Indigenous runners. Any race. Any distance. Any year. This was long overdue; not just for Alpenglow Endurance, but for trail racing and sport as a whole. In a world where Indigenous rights and history are still infrequently discussed, we do find utility and educational value in land acknowledgments. But we needed to do something more than just words. This felt like an easy, correct, and just implementation.
Veteran & First Responder Entries:
All active duty military personnel and all veterans of foreign wars are eligible for a 50% race discount. Active first responders are also eligible. Thank you so much for your service. Please email us for details!
Youth Trail Discount:
Youth Trail Discounts
The RD is a passionate high school cross-country and track coach whose mission is to encourage the younger generation to thrive, promote self-discovery, and find community in running. Individuals 18 and under can register with a 50% off discount for any event over the 5k distance. For the 5k distance, 18 and under will receive a 20% discount. Please contact the RD for the discount code. A separate waiver will be made for those under 18.
Land Acknowledgement
The Cline Buttes races take place upon lands of people who have called this home for thousands of years prior to colonization. Tribes with historic ties to the area include the Nuumu (Northern Paiute) people. We fully support and respect the restoration of rights of indigenous peoples from whom these lands were taken.
Cancellation Policy
If an athlete registers for the event and becomes pregnant or is in postpartum and decides to not compete, they may rollover their race credit to any future year. Please note that no other refunds or bib transfers will be given to race participants once registration is complete. Please understand there are no exceptions to this.
If the Cline Buttes race for which you are registered is cancelled for any other unforeseen reason (e.g. fire or fire hazard, severe weather, etc.), we will attempt to reschedule the race to another proximate date.
Race Sponsors & Affiliations
We could not do what we do without our partners. We are grateful beyond measure for their support. Please click on the partner links above to find out more about who they are and what they offer! Endurance Images by Jeremy Rockwell, LMNT, Gear Fix, Territory & Co., Huma, First Time LLC, Houda Trail, Ultra Running Magazine, Wonderland Running, & Cascade Lakes Brewing Co.
This is a Youth Trail supported event through American Trail Running Association meaning:
-18 & under will receive 20% off any race distance, or a 50% off discount on any distance above the 5k. There are also scholarship entries as well. Please email alpenglowendurancellc@gmail.com to inquire.
Additionally, this is a Trail Sisters Approved event meaning we will have:
-Equal Podiums & Awards
-Women’s Specific Apparel & Swag
-Menstrual Products at Aid Stations
-Women On the Starting Line
-Pregnancy & Postpartum Policy
Questions?
For any questions, please contact Kelsey McGill, Race Director, at alpenglowendurancellc@gmail.com
Event's current local time: 2:29 AM PT
