MammothMarch Oregon takes place on Sat, Mar 20, 2027 in Silverton, United States. The main route is 32.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 20, 2027
- Start
- Silverton 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 32.2 km
- Climbing
- 884 m
- Level
- Open to all
This single-loop endurance hike covers 20 miles of scenic unpaved trails and waterfalls inside Silver Falls State Park, Oregon's biggest state park.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
MammothMarch Oregon demands continuous forward progression over a 32.2 km single-loop trail, requiring sustained cardiovascular endurance and muscular durability.
Endurance capacity
Covering 32.2 km entirely on foot requires an aerobic base capable of sustaining locomotion for multiple consecutive hours.
Climbing resilience
Accumulating 884 meters of elevation gain across unpaved terrain places continuous demands on the lower body and core stability.
Terrain management
Traversing 20 miles of unpaved park trails and waterfall paths requires focus and physical resilience to manage uneven footing over distance.
A sustained effort of this duration requires consistent intake of 45 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at MammothMarch Oregon is 30 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base18 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 27, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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