COURSE UPDATES
Course changes happen. Click the button below to see the lasted information on the course for the 2023 race.
Please be aware that the following Course Information is based on a “typical” year.
This year is not typical. It’s special.
COURSE overview
A captivating clockwise loop that begins and ends at a local fire station in the small town of Easton, Washington.
Course highlights include 30 miles on the buttery trails of the Pacific Crest Trail, passage through the 2.5-mile Snoqualmie Pass Tunnel, and unlimited breathtaking views throughout the Wenatchee and Snoqualmie-Mt Baker National Forests
There is no shortage of tall trees and tough trails.
Course stats
| ELEVATION GAIN | 23,000+ ft |
|---|---|
| HIGH POINT | Thorpe Mtn. 5,840 ft |
| LOW POINT | Easton 2,140 ft |
| SURFACE | 70% trail 26% forest road 4% paved road |
| AID STATIONS | 16 full 2 water only |
RUnners Manual
For the most up-to-date course details and race information, please refer to the Runner's Manual.
COURSE MAPs
Please note that the maps listed below may be outdated. For the most up-to-date course details, please refer to the Runner's Manual.
AID STATION Details
Cut off times
| AID STATION | MILE | CREW | DROP BAG? | CUT-OFF | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Peak | 4.5 | NO | NO | x | Water only |
| Cole-Blowout Saddle | 12.5 | NO | NO | 1:00 PM | Fuel up, next major aid at Tacoma Pass |
| Little Bear | 19.7 | NO | NO | x | Minimal aid, hike in |
| Tacoma Pass | 25.4 | NO | YES | 5:00 PM | Full service, no crew access, 12in x 12in max dropbag |
| Snowshoe Butte | 31.9 | NO | NO | x | Limited supplies, hike in |
| Stampede Pass | 36.2 | YES | YES | 8:30 PM | You must leave with lights! |
| Meadow Mtn | 43.2 | NO | NO | x | No crew access |
| Olallie Meadows | 49.1 | YES | NO | 2:00 AM | Recommended that crew skip this AS, road in bad shape |
| Hyak | 54.3 | YES | YES | 3:00 AM | Ideal crew access point |
| Kechelus Ridge | 62.4 | NO | NO | x | NO CREW VEHICLES on the course between Hyak and Lake Kachess!! |
| Lake Kachess | 69.2 | YES | YES | 8:00 AM | PLEASE PARK PAST AID STATION |
| Mineral Creek | 75 | YES | YES | x | Crew must part 2.5 miles up the hill. |
| No Name Rd | 78.6 | NO | NO | x | Unmanned water stop |
| No Name Ridge | 81.6 | NO | NO | 12:30 PM | Prepare for the Cardiac Needles! |
| Thorpe Mtn | 86.4 | NO | NO | x | Limited supplies, hike in |
| French Cabin | 89.2 | NO | NO | x | No crew access, road in bad shape |
| Silver Creek | 96 | YES | NO | 6:15 PM | Limited aid, only 4 flat miles to go!! |
| Finish | 100 | YES | YOUR CAR | 7:00 PM | YOU'RE DONE!! Time to soak your feet! |