2025 Cloud Cap
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM PDT
Mt Hood Parkdale, Oregon
Free · 2 races
Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the 2025 Cloud Cap mountain runs on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, nestled in the stunning Mt. Hood Parkdale, Hood River. This exhilarating event features both a mountain marathon and a half marathon, taking participants along breathtaking all-terrain courses that wind through the historic Cloud Cap-Tilly Jane Historic District.
Participants will be treated to spectacular views of iconic landmarks, including the majestic summit of Mt. Hood, Cooper Spur, and the dramatic Eliot Canyon. The race starts at the charming Cooper Spur Ski Area, an ideal backdrop for this unique mountain running experience. As you traverse the pristine trails, you'll encounter historic structures and the awe-inspiring landscapes of the largest glaciers and deepest canyons that the north side of Mt. Hood has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich history of this incredible region while pushing your limits in one of the most scenic races around!
Participants will be treated to spectacular views of iconic landmarks, including the majestic summit of Mt. Hood, Cooper Spur, and the dramatic Eliot Canyon. The race starts at the charming Cooper Spur Ski Area, an ideal backdrop for this unique mountain running experience. As you traverse the pristine trails, you'll encounter historic structures and the awe-inspiring landscapes of the largest glaciers and deepest canyons that the north side of Mt. Hood has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich history of this incredible region while pushing your limits in one of the most scenic races around!
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Races
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Mountain Marathon
Entries closed8:00 AM PDT
Free
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Half-Marathon
Entries closed9:00 AM PDT
Free
Organiser's description
We are thrilled to host the Cloud Cap mountain runs on Mt. Hoods wild and historic northern slopes! These all-terrain courses include mountain marathon and half marathon loop courses on trails and primitive forest roads through the Cloud Cap-Tilly Jane Historic District.
Staged at the charming and quaint Cooper Spur Ski Area, both courses showcases many of the mountains most iconic and historic sites. Exquisite views abound of the volcanos ever-present summit, flanked by Cooper Spur and Polallie Canyon to the south, the Langille Crags and Eliot Canyon to the north and of course the massive icefalls of Mt. Hoods largest glacier, the mighty Eliot, making this a truly awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind mountain race experience!
The north side of Mt. Hood is known as its backcountry side, featuring the largest glaciers, deepest canyons and the oldest continuous recreation area on the mountain, the Cloud Cap-Tilly Jane Historic District. The Historic District provides a surprisingly pristine mountain experience complete with several historic structures, trails and primitive roads on Mt. Hoodmost notably the Cloud Cap Inn, the oldest alpine lodge in the United States, built in 1889. Numerous other sites include Coopers Tent campsite, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Tilly Jane Guard Station, the American Legion camp and amphitheater, and the Tilly Jane Ski Warming Hut.
Much of the area is also in rapid recovery from the 2008 Gnarl Ridge Fire, offering wide open views of not just Mt. Hood, but the vibrant orchards of the Hood River Valley, eastern Columbia Gorge, Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier to the north and the sprawling high desert of Central Oregon to the east.
Staged at the charming and quaint Cooper Spur Ski Area, both courses showcases many of the mountains most iconic and historic sites. Exquisite views abound of the volcanos ever-present summit, flanked by Cooper Spur and Polallie Canyon to the south, the Langille Crags and Eliot Canyon to the north and of course the massive icefalls of Mt. Hoods largest glacier, the mighty Eliot, making this a truly awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind mountain race experience!
The north side of Mt. Hood is known as its backcountry side, featuring the largest glaciers, deepest canyons and the oldest continuous recreation area on the mountain, the Cloud Cap-Tilly Jane Historic District. The Historic District provides a surprisingly pristine mountain experience complete with several historic structures, trails and primitive roads on Mt. Hoodmost notably the Cloud Cap Inn, the oldest alpine lodge in the United States, built in 1889. Numerous other sites include Coopers Tent campsite, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, Tilly Jane Guard Station, the American Legion camp and amphitheater, and the Tilly Jane Ski Warming Hut.
Much of the area is also in rapid recovery from the 2008 Gnarl Ridge Fire, offering wide open views of not just Mt. Hood, but the vibrant orchards of the Hood River Valley, eastern Columbia Gorge, Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier to the north and the sprawling high desert of Central Oregon to the east.
Location
10755 Cooper Spur Rd, Mt Hood, 97041, OR, United States
2025 Cloud Cap
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