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Badger Mountain Challenge - Richland, WA

Richland, United States • 27-28 Mar 2026

Trail Running in the Columbia Basin

The Badger Mountain Challenge is a trail running event held in Richland, Washington. Established to highlight the Badger Mountain Preserve, the event takes place across open spaces that provide views of the Columbia Basin. The race is organized by the Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington and is a USATF sanctioned event.

Participants can choose from several distances, ranging from a short trail run to endurance ultramarathons. The event also includes ruck divisions for specific distances and a post-race party at the finish line.

The available distances include:

  • 100 miles
  • 100 kilometers
  • 50 miles (Running and Ruck options)
  • 55 kilometers
  • 15 kilometers (Running and Ruck options)

The event is operated entirely by volunteers and follows a "home-grown" local format. Beyond the primary races, the event also features a Quad Challenge and the "Mullen Mistake." Proceeds from the event support organizations such as the Friends of Badger Mountain, the Washington Trails Association, and Girls on the Run. Camping and lodging information is available for participants traveling to the Richland area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Richland

Race information

Website
100 mi
100 Miles
100 km
100 Kilometer
50 mi
50 Miles
55 km
55k
15 km
15k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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