The Ruff
About the race
Welcome to The Ruff. The only race that runs up Dog Mountain in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
It is a chance for you to test your lungs by running straight up to the summit of Dog Mountain and then testing your quads by bombing down to the finish. You will have beautiful views of the Columbia River below, Mt Hood to the south and Mt St. Helens to the west.
This is my favorite trail to run anywhere. You feel like you are high up in the Colorado mountains but get the benefit of thicker air to breathe!
Food and drinks
Beer will be provided by Ninkasi Brewing Company! Will also have pizza provided by Backwoods Brewing Company.
Bib pickup and parking
8AM to 9:45 AM morning of race at the Dog Mtn Trailhead. Please try to carpool to the start at Dog Mountain Trailhead if possible as there is limited parking.
Awards
- Top 3 male/female will receive an award.
- Top masters male/female wil receive an award.
- First place male/female will receive a free pair of Inov-8 shoes!
- King/Queen of the Mountain: first male/female will receive an award from our sponsors.
- Downhill award: the fastest male/female downhill time will receive an award from our sponsors. Eligible to win only one award.
Permit and non-discrimination
This race is held under a special use permit and in partnership with the US Forest Service, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. In accordance with Federal Law and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, Elevated Trail Racing LLC, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Four legged family members
Well behaved Doggies welcome!!.
The course
The race starts and finishes at the Dog Mountain Trailhead. The course is run entirely on single-track trails. Runners take the Dog Mountain Trail to the summit and then come down Augspurger Trail.
Location
City insight: Carson
Carson is a census-designated place in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, north of the Columbia River in Skamania County, in southwestern Washington. The gorge has dry, warm summers and wet, mild winters, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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