Arriving in the dark, before first light at Smith Rock State Park in Terrebonne Oregon for the 6th annual Smith Rock Sunrise Summer Classic, you will first be greeted by the cool high desert air and smell of fresh morning dew on the local alfalfa fields. Then as the first rays of sunlight strike the face of Morning Glory as it starts in its daily bask...then BANG! You are off on a chip timed 13.1 mile USATF certified course starting within the state park, cruise the rural roads of the local area; come back under the gaze of ascending rock climbers!

As a common signature of events produced by the Smith Rock Race Group, LLC you will be watched by cattle, deer, llamas, rock chucks & possibly even buffalo from any of the surrounding farms & ranches on this mostly flat paved road adventure! Water stations staffed by our wonderful charitable groups are approximately every two miles with porta-potties along the way. Music, food & replenishments will round out your amazing Central Oregon experience at our finish line!

The Smith Rock Half Marathon is a sanctioned training run for the Portland Marathon.

If you wish to get on with your beautiful Central Oregon day a bit sooner, you can take advantage of our timed 10k or 5k run or walk. Children ages pre-school to 5th grade are encouraged to participate in our FREE 1 mile Central Oregon Pumpkin Patch sponsored Rock Race for Kids.

Get your beautiful summer day started off on the right foot with us at Smith Rock State Park! See you Saturday July 7th!