Registration opens January 1, 2027 at the lowest price and rises on January 15 and March 15; online entry closes May 29 at 6 p.m., with race day entry if spots remain. Fees exclude UltraSignup processing fees. No refunds or transfers.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hour Day | Ultra | Jun 5, 20278:00 AM | $150 | – |
| 24 Hour | Ultra | Jun 5, 20278:00 AM | $190 | – |
| 6 Hour | Other | Jun 5, 20278:00 AM | $80 | – |
| 12 Hour Night | Ultra | Jun 5, 20278:00 PM | $150 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:30 AM, and the 12 Hour Day starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Elijah Bristow State Park group picnic areas, 38263 Wheeler Rd, Dexter, OR 97431
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
What runners should know about Bristow Loop Race, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Optional bib pickup is Friday, June 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, pickup is 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and all but the night race start at 8:00 a.m. The 12 hour night race picks up bibs 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and starts at 8:00 p.m. Photo ID is required.
Course
The 1.05 mile loop has only about 16 feet of gain, with a short paved stretch by the aid station. Horses use the park trails. Pacers are allowed for 24 hour runners after 8 p.m.
Parking and travel
The park is about 17 miles southeast of Eugene and charges a $10 day fee. Parking is limited to three small lots, so carpool and double park in the gravel lots; no RVs or trailers. Tent or car camping on site Friday night costs $5 per person.
Awards
Lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast are free for runners. Every runner gets a pint glass, anyone reaching 100 miles earns a buckle, and the top three men, women and nonbinary runners in each category get prizes.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (gobeyondracing.com/races/elijah-bristow-24-12-run, gobeyondracing.com/2026/08/28/2027-go-beyond-racing-calendar), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A timed loop race at Elijah Bristow State Park near Eugene, where runners see how far they can go in 24, 12 or 6 hours on a flat 1.05 mile loop that is almost all dirt trail, with an aid station every lap. A 12 hour night option runs from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.