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Crater Lake Rim Runs & Marathon
Run the Rim of Oregon's Deepest Blue
A high-altitude marathon circling the rim of Crater Lake at up to 7,850 feet elevation in Oregon's only national park.
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Race date: August 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM.
About
The Crater Lake Rim Runs offer one of the most breathtaking marathon courses in the United States, circling the rim of Crater Lake at elevations ranging from 5,980 to 7,850 feet above sea level. Now in its 48th year, the event features distances of 6.7 miles, 13.0 miles, and a full marathon of 26.2 miles, all run on paved roads with the final 4 miles of the marathon on dirt and pumice. Limited to just 500 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, this intimate race is organized by Wynne Broadcasting Company and directed by Rob Coffman.
Location
| Venue | Crater Lake National Park |
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| Address | Crater Lake National Park, OR 97604 |
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Course
| Surface | Mixed |
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| Course type | Loop |
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| Elevation gain | 300 m |
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| Weather notes | August at Crater Lake is warm during the day but cool at altitude, with temperatures of 5 to 22 C (41 to 72 F). Clear skies typical. High altitude affects performance. |
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Race profile
| First held | 1979 |
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| Average runners | 400 |
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Registration
| Price | $70 to $115 |
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| Participant limit | 500 |
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Contact
| Organizer | Wynne Broadcasting Company |
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