Saturday, May 11, 2024
Event Overview & History
Secret Beach 100K/50K is a one of a kind ultra event that takes place on the beautiful, and rugged southern Oregon Coast! Participants will run along this stunning coast line through sand, single track trails, and some road, a little bit of everything! Be sure to bring your camera, because non stop views await!
While the elevation profiles may make these races seem somewhat "easy", please know that this course runs on the slow side. The climbs are short, but they are often steep, and some of the single track can be rough, and technical. The sand on the beaches can be very soft, and the headwinds can be quite challenging. We will try our best to have the original course on race day, but sometimes mother nature is unpredictable, and we have had to reroute in the past due to high tides, and high river crossings.
Secret Beach was established in 2018 by James Varner of Rainshadow Running. After 3 years of administering the event, James passed the torch to a pair of local Gold Beach running enthusiasts. Melissa Tucker and Tara Simonson are now in their 3rd season of organizing the Secret Beach ultra run.
Registration
100k - $175 | 50k - $95
Race registration includes: Unparalleled coastal scenery, a fully marked course, aid station support, medical support, photographs, and a finishers award. Photographs will be uploaded to this site after each race.
Registration does not include: a race shirt, hats or other add-ons.
Timeline
100K
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Race start: 6:00 am
Location: Start and finish at Gold Beach Visitors Center
Runner check-in: 5:00-5:45 am
Cut-off time: 18 hours, 12:00 am
50K
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Race start: 9:00 am
Location: Start at House Rock Lookout, just North of Brookings.
Finish at Gold Beach Visitors Center
Runner check-in: 8:00-8:45 am
Cut-off time: 10 hours, 7:00 pm
aid stations
100K
Myers Beach, mile 10.8
Arch Rock, mile 20.2
House Rock, mile 30.7, cut-off 3:30 pm
Arch Rock, mile 41.2, cut-off 6:20 pm
Myers Beach, mile 50.6, cut-off 8:50 pm
50K
Arch Rock, mile 10.5, cut-off 12:30 pm
Myers Beach, mild 20.1, cut-off 4:00 pm
crew driving directions
Myers Creek Aid Station
Drive south on Hwy 101 from the Gold Beach Visitors Center, approximately 7.2 miles. It will be the first pullout on the right, just south of Myers Creek Road.
Arch Rock Aid Station
Drive south on Hwy 101 from the Gold Beach Visitors Center, approximately 14.9 miles (or about 7.2 miles from the Myers Creek location). It will be on the right side of the highway when going south near a big sign that says Arch Rock.
House Rock Aid Station (100K only)
Drive south on Hwy 101 from the Gold Beach Visitors Center, approximately 21.3 miles (or about 6.5 miles from Arch Rock). Turn right towards House Rock view point and continue about 0.2 miles towards the view point. The aid station will be at the end of the road.
Crew, Pacers, & Drop Bags
Crewing is allowed at all aid stations, but only at these designated aid stations. All aid stations are easily accessible from highway 101.
Pacing is allowed in the 100K, and 50M races starting from Myers Beach when runners go through the second time. No pacers are allowed for the 50K.
Drop bags will be allowed at all the aid stations, and the start finish area. We will have duct tape, and sharpies available for you to clearly label your bags with your name, bib number, and which aid station it should be at. Bring your bags with you to check in, and we will transport them to the aid stations.
course details
Elevation
100K Gain: 12,400 feet Loss: 12,400 feet
50K Gain: 6,000 feet Loss: 6,400 feet
North Section
Middle Section
South Section
Post-Race Party/Awards
The Post Race Party will be held at the Gold Beach Visitors Center. Food and drink will be provided for participants and volunteers. Finisher's Awards will be presented as participants cross the finish line. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 males and females.
headphones
Headphones are allowed in one ear only. This course includes a lot of single track and some highway running, the ability to clearly hear other runners, non-runner trail traffic and vehicles is a safety requirement.
Dog Policy
This race unfortunately does not allow dogs on the course.