Overview
The Coyote Wall Trail Races are back for their fifth edition, and they’re bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever. These races cut through the Columbia River Gorge rainshadow, where sweeping views, rugged climbs, and diverse ecosystems make every mile an adventure worth remembering.
The 55K and 25K are designed as immersive tours of the Gorge, with everything from oak savannas to fir forests to golden grasslands under wide-open skies. Mount Hood looms dramatically over much of the course, while the Columbia River glitters below. With dedicated volunteers, delicious post-race pizza, and a strong sense of trail community, this is more than a race — it’s a celebration of wild running in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic landscapes.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Registration
Opens
Sep 1, 2024, 12:00 AM
Closes
Feb 6, 2025, 11:59 PM
Registration Fee
55K, $120; 25K, $95

UTMB Index Qualifier
Official race details:
Logistics
Portland International Airport is the closest major airport, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from the race start. Seattle is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes away. Tri-Cities, Washington is 2 hours 30 minutes away. Eugene, Oregon is 2 hours 45 minutes away.
Driving Directions
Parking
Most parking will be along signed gravel and dirt areas on WA-14. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
Lodging
Hood River, Oregon has the closest lodging options, including hotels, inns, and vacation rentals. White Salmon, Washington also offers small inns and rental homes.
Policies
Cancelations & Deferrals
Race fees are non-refundable. Deferral or transfer policies follow standard Wonderland Running guidelines, which are posted on the registration page. Changes must be requested in advance and are not guaranteed after cutoff dates.
Please refer to Wonderland Running's website for cancelation policies.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on the course or at the race start/finish areas.
Volunteers
Volunteers are encouraged to help with aid stations, registration, and festival logistics. Interested parties can sign up at the race website.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Aid station support
Check-in assistance
Course marshaling
Setup and cleanup
Please reach out to wonderland.running.pnw@gmail.com for more information.
Charity & Beneficiary
A portion of race proceeds support Columbia High School in White Salmon, Washington, and Friends of the Columbia Gorge, the only nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Columbia River Gorge.
Land Acknowledgement
The Coyote Wall Trail Races take place on the ancestral lands of the Klickitat and Yakama peoples, who have lived in this region for over 10,000 years. In their Sahaptin language, the Columbia River is called Nch’i-Wána, meaning “Great River.” Wonderland Running honors and recognizes the original stewards of these lands and offers deep gratitude for the opportunity to run here.
About
Wonderland Running
Wonderland Running is a quirky, community-first trail race organization based in the Pacific Northwest, bringing creativity, inclusivity, and adventure to every event. Officially founded in 2019, but with roots in DIY group runs long before that, Wonderland Running was born out of founder Sean Harrasser’s deep love for wild places and his solo, unsupported circumnavigation of the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier. Since then, the organization has evolved into a passionate crew of runners, mischief-makers, and outdoor enthusiasts who are dedicated to crafting memorable race experiences in truly magical settings.
The Wonderland Running team is made up of ultrarunners, artists, race directors, educators, tech wizards, and outdoor lovers who embrace the spirit of trail running in all its unpredictable, joyful, and humbling glory. With job titles like Executive Bad Hill Idea Conspirator and Master Hill Technologist, their ethos is as much about fun and self-expression as it is about fitness and finish lines.
Based in Oregon, with team members spread across Redmond, Bend, Portland, and Hillsboro, Wonderland Running is at the heart of the PNW trail scene. Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or showing up to your first trail race, you’ll find a warm welcome, a clever hill pun, and an unforgettable experience waiting at the start line.
For those looking to connect with trail running beyond the stopwatch, Wonderland Running offers something rare: a race company that balances soulful exploration, creative expression, and genuine community.