The Ruff

The Ruff is a brutal yet breathtaking 7-mile mountain race up Dog Mountain in the stunning Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The course challenges runners with a relentless 3,000-foot climb in just 3 miles before sending them flying down 4 miles of technical trail to the finish. With panoramic views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, and Mt. St. Helens, this race is as close to a Colorado-style mountain race as you’ll find in the Pacific Northwest.