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Backcountry Rise - Toutle, WA

Toutle, United States • 6-7 Sep 2025

Backcountry Rise is a unique trail running event held in the stunning Mt. Margaret Backcountry, part of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in Toutle, WA.

Participants can choose from three challenging courses: a 50K, a 20-mile race, and a half marathon, each offering breathtaking views of sapphire lakes, rugged peaks, and diverse wildlife. The event emphasizes the beauty and resilience of nature, with runners experiencing significant elevation changes and remote trails. The race is staged at the Mt.

St. Helens Science & Learning Center, providing a family-friendly base camp atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Toutle

Race information

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50 km
50K
20 mi
20 Miler
13 mi
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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