Aid stations

At Cascade Crest, our aid stations are more than just a place to refuel during your race. Aid stations are a cherished tradition where dedicated volunteers and aid station captains return year after year, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie. 

There is no shortage of surprise and delight along the way.

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what you’ll likely encounter at an aid station:

  • Water (we use fresh, delicious Easton, WA tap water.  WA water consistently tests cleaner than any major bottled water. And, don’t forget we’re cup free!)

  • Electrolyte drink

  • Salty junk snacks (chips, Fritos etc.) 

  • Sugary junk snacks (the normal mix)

  • Fruit: Bananas, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Grapes

  • Potatoes with salt

  • Sandwiches (PB&J, turkey)

  • Soup - vegan options available (starting at Stampede)

  • Ice (as much as we can get out there if it is really hot)

  • Soda (Coke, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale – not until Blowout)

  • Electrolyte caps (at some stations)

  • Duct tape

  • Vaseline

  • Friendly faces

Real + hot food

It’s true, you will find ‘real’ food at approximately half of the aid stations. A few of the delicacies are:

  • Grilled Cheese

  • Pirogues

  • Raviolis

  • Burritos

  • And a few surprises to keep you on your toes 

For those of you new to this distance, we recommend taking the time to eat real food. There are a few 100-mile runners who can make it through these runs on nothing but gels and fluids but most of us can’t.  You are going to need a lot of calories to get back to Easton on foot and we’ll do our best to provide enough variety to keep the aid stations interesting.

There will be soup at the nighttime aid stations. Coffee will be at a few aid stations.

On the flip side, there will be plenty of ice for you at the major aid stations if it is an ice-worthy day.  

A few things you wont find at an aid station

Pain meds.  If you want Advil etc. plan to carry your own.  We recommend against taking anything but minor doses of ibuprofen during the event.  Please use common sense and stay well hydrated if you choose to take ibuprofen.  

Electrolyte caps.  We will have electrolyte caps out on the course but please don’t rely on the aid stations for such a crucial item.  All of you should be comfortable using some form of electrolyte replacement - we’d suggest you check out Hammer Endurolytes.  Plan ahead. 

Specific footcare products.  Many aid stations will have duct tape (which we rank second to water in terms of general life utility).  Plan your own foot care if you think you’ll need it.  

medical + special situations

If you have any special conditions (allergies, asthma etc.) please make us aware when you check in on Friday morning, and be sure to carry any medications or inhalers you might need with you during the run. 

Dehydration and over-hydration are both possibilities at any 100-mile event.

You should have a plan to manage your electrolyte intake and pay close attention to your body and especially to how you are processing fluids.

We take your safety very seriously, but we do expect you to be prepared for medical situations unique to your health history. We expect you to be self-sufficient and responsible on race weekend.

This is a remote wilderness event and should be approached with preparation, caution, and care.