2026 Stub Stewart Trail Challenge
| 📍 | Buxton, United States |
| 🏃 | Trail |
| 📏 | 10 km, 21 km, 31 km, 42 km |
| 📅 | Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
The 2026 Stub Stewart Trail Challenge will take place on April 5th, 2026, in Buxton, United States, near Banks/Vernonia, Oregon, at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. The event is set to begin at 9:00 AM at the Hilltop Day-Use Area. The course is a challenging yet enjoyable 6.5-mile loop that runs clockwise, featuring diverse terrain ranging from pavement along the Banks-Vernonia State Trail to unimproved roads and a mix of gentle hills and steep climbs. Weather conditions in Buxton during early April typically include a chance of rain, with temperatures ranging from 45°F to 60°F. Participants should expect muddy conditions typical of Pacific Northwest spring trails, making the course both a test of endurance and a unique experience. The event offers a variety of distances, from a 1/4 Marathon to a Full Marathon, with a unique flexible distance option allowing runners to decide their race length on the day of the event.