Death by 5k Oregon
- Date Sat 8th August 2026 - Sun 9th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Dexter, Oregon
- Price $165.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Death by 5k event, returning to beautiful Dexter, Lane, Oregon, on the weekend of August 8-9, 2026! This unique and challenging 24-hour competition invites participants to complete ten 5k races, starting every 2.5 hours, beginning at 8 am. RunStrong Event's signature challenge will push runners to their limits, testing their mental and physical endurance under the stars and through the night, all while enjoying the stunning scenery of Elijah Bristow State Park.
Participants will need to be prepared for a thrilling adventure, as they navigate the demands of physical fatigue and sleep deprivation. With designated camping areas and delicious hot meals provided throughout the event, the atmosphere will be both challenging and supportive. Finishers will earn coveted coffin awards and an event shirt, along with a sense of pride for conquering this extraordinary challenge. With only 150 spots available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience! Register now and gear up for the ultimate test of resilience and fun!
Participants will need to be prepared for a thrilling adventure, as they navigate the demands of physical fatigue and sleep deprivation. With designated camping areas and delicious hot meals provided throughout the event, the atmosphere will be both challenging and supportive. Finishers will earn coveted coffin awards and an event shirt, along with a sense of pride for conquering this extraordinary challenge. With only 150 spots available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience! Register now and gear up for the ultimate test of resilience and fun!
Organiser's Description
Death by 5k is returning to Oregon!
Taking place at Elijah Bristow State Park, RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting every 2.5 hours, for 24 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required) all while having a great time in a beautiful location.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to car camp, or to put up tents in the group camping area which will also serve as the race HQ.
Hot food will be served at 830 am, 130 pm, 630 pm, 1130 pm and 430 am, along with plenty of snack food available throughout the event. Drinks provided will be water and mixed gatorade..
Participants will receive an event shirt and some great additional swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited to 150 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available only.
Death by 5k takes place at various locations including:
River West Festival Park, Tulsa, OK
Oak Mountain SP in Alabama
Runstrong HQ in Brandon, MS
Shelby Farms Park in Memphis
Adventures Unlimited in Milton, FL
George Wyth SP in Waterloo, IA
N Little Rock, and more sites coming soon!
Taking place at Elijah Bristow State Park, RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting every 2.5 hours, for 24 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required) all while having a great time in a beautiful location.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to car camp, or to put up tents in the group camping area which will also serve as the race HQ.
Hot food will be served at 830 am, 130 pm, 630 pm, 1130 pm and 430 am, along with plenty of snack food available throughout the event. Drinks provided will be water and mixed gatorade..
Participants will receive an event shirt and some great additional swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited to 150 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available only.
Death by 5k takes place at various locations including:
River West Festival Park, Tulsa, OK
Oak Mountain SP in Alabama
Runstrong HQ in Brandon, MS
Shelby Farms Park in Memphis
Adventures Unlimited in Milton, FL
George Wyth SP in Waterloo, IA
N Little Rock, and more sites coming soon!
Races
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24 Hour Challenge
Incl. $10.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$165.30
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Location
38263 Wheeler Road, Dexter, 97431, OR, United States
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