Echo Valley
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Echo Valley
Echo Valley is a two-day trail running event in the Lake Chelan wine country, held June 5 and 6, 2027, at 1700 Cooper Gulch Road, Chelan, WA. The courses run on single-loop, runnable single-track through ponderosa pine forests and open fields with views toward Lake Chelan and seasonal wildflowers such as lupine and balsam root. Trails include a long, sustained climb from the Echo Valley ski area followed by rolling single track and final descents that return to the finish area.
Distances offered
- 1 mile kids race, mixed dirt road and grassy trail
- 10K
- Half-marathon
- 50K (Saturday only)
Elevation gain is listed as 1200 feet for the 10K, 2000 feet for the half, and 3900 feet for the 50K. Aid stations are provided on all courses; the 10K has one aid station, the half has three, and the 50K has six, with a Yurt Aid Station that accepts drop bags for 50K runners. The event is cupless; all runners must carry a refillable container and are encouraged to carry at least 20 ounces of water because it can be warm in early June. Trails remain open to other users during the event.
On-site camping is available at Echo Valley Ski Area with fees and a limit on large RVs. The event notes historical stewardship of the lands by local Native American tribes and operates under a special use permit with Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.