Death by 5k Oregon
- Date
- August 8–9, 2026
- Location
- 38263 Wheeler Road, Dexter, OR
- Distance
- 24 Hour Challenge
From the Organizer
Death by 5k is returning to Oregon!
Taking place at Elijah Bristow State Park, RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting every 2.5 hours, for 24 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required) all while having a great time in a beautiful location.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to car camp, or to put up tents in the group camping area which will also serve as the race HQ.
Hot food will be served at 830 am, 130 pm, 630 pm, 1130 pm and 430 am, along with plenty of snack food available throughout the event. Drinks provided will be water and mixed gatorade..
Participants will receive an event shirt and some great additional swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited to 150 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available only.
Death by 5k takes place at various locations including:
River West Festival Park, Tulsa, OK
Oak Mountain SP in Alabama
Runstrong HQ in Brandon, MS
Shelby Farms Park in Memphis
Adventures Unlimited in Milton, FL
George Wyth SP in Waterloo, IA
N Little Rock, and more sites coming soon!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lookout Pt Dam, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dexter, OR
Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
EUG
Eugene Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
PDX
Portland International Airport · 116 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Death by 5k Oregon?
- Death by 5k Oregon is a running race held in Dexter, Oregon on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Death by 5k Oregon?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Dexter, Oregon at 38263 Wheeler Road, Dexter, OR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Death by 5k Oregon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Death by 5k Oregon
Aug 8, 2026