Overview
The Wandering Idiot Festival of Hills is like no other race you have ever experienced. Set on a 6,500-acre Coast Range wildscape preserve and farm animal sanctuary in Northern California, this whimsical festival of hills combines stunning scenery, thrilling trails, and unforgettable festivities. Costume-wearing, music, light tunnels, and mysterious surprises await on every loop, making each step a celebration of endurance and playfulness.
Whether you are here to challenge your limits on the 6, 12, or 24 Hour races or simply to revel in the joyous chaos of the event, the Festival of Hills promises breathtaking views, ancient oaks, and hills that demand both grit and laughter. Registration includes unlimited camping, fully stocked aid stations, showers, a pre-race dinner, and whimsical finisher rewards. Bring your endurance, costumes, humor, and sense of wonder for a race that will dazzle your senses and stir your soul.
Registration
Opens
TBD
Closes
TBD
Registration Fee
TBD
Official race details:
Important
More details will be shared once the 2026 event is finalized.
This race is Trail Mix Fund eligible!

The Trail Mix Fund helps remove barriers in trail racing by covering race entry fees for under-served and under-represented runners, creating a more diverse and welcoming start line.
Course
Distance:
6
HR
12
HR
24
HR
Course type:
Unknown
Elevation gain:
▲
2000 ft
Elevation loss:
▼
2000 ft
Max altitude:
3,200ft
Start time:
Cutoff time:
Course Description
The course is an 8.2M loop through pristine wildscapes beneath Snow Mountain Wilderness and Mendocino National Forest. Expect rolling hills totaling almost 2,000ft of vert per loop, stunning valley views, ancient oak groves, and rarely visited trails. Each loop begins and ends at a spacious hall with showers, restrooms, food, drink, and sleeping facilities. The Festival includes costumes, music, light tunnels, and inexplicable happenings that make each lap a unique adventure.
Logistics
Race Requirements
Trail Work
Qualifying Races
Policies
Cancelations & Deferrals
Registration deferrals and cancellations will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Participants can defer to the 2027 event if needed. Refunds may be issued if requested well in advance of the race.
Please refer to Wonderland Running's website for cancelation policies.
Crew, Pacers & Spectators
Crew and visitors are welcome at the main festival area. All visitors must follow race safety protocols and respect participant space on the trails.
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
The Festival provides free race registration to all Native American runners. The event supports the Nomlaki and Patwin peoples’ cultural heritage.
Land Acknowledgement
This race takes place on the ancestral lands of the Nomlaki and Patwin peoples, who lived upon and cared for these lands for thousands of years. Wonderland Running offers free race registration to all Native American runners.
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.