With a course that takes participants along the portion of the North
Umpqua River Trail from which the race takes its name near Glide,
Oregon, the Deer Lake Half Marathon starts just to the east of the town
at Tokatee Falls and takes runners westward on a challenging and
beautifully scenic trail run for 13.1 miles. Runners cross wooden
bridges spanning many creeks and tributaries along the point-to-point
trail race event, and are required to bring their own water/hydration
supplies. Shuttle service will be available to ferry participants both
to the starting line and from the finish line after the race.
Race
Weather & Climate
With temperatures that average between 42°F and 69°F in
May, the Glide area tends to see cold to moderately warm weather in the
late spring. May is one of the city's driest months, with an average of
just over 3 1/2 inches of precipitation.
