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Badger Mountain Challenge - Richland, WA

South Richland, United States • 27-28 Mar 2026

Badger Mountain Challenge : March 27-28, 2026

The Badger Mountain Challenge is an ultramarathon event held at Badger Mountain Preserve in Richland, Washington. The 2026 edition is the 15th annual running of the event and is organized by the Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington. The course uses trails on Badger Mountain, which offers views of the Columbia Basin. The event is USATF sanctioned. The race includes a post-race party and post-race food for entrants. Registration opens Dec 6, 2025.

Distances and event details

  • 100 miles
  • 100 km
  • 50 miles
  • 55 km
  • 15 km
  • 50 mile / 55 km double
  • 15 km ruck and 50 mile ruck

Ruck division entrants must carry a backpack weighing between 20 and 30 lb, not counting water or food used during the race. The 50M, 100K and 100M events start on the first day and the 55K and 15K on the second day. Proceeds support Friends of Badger Mountain, Washington Trails Association, and Girls on the Run. The event offers a scholarship for eligible students. Volunteers receive a race shirt and a future free 15K entry or a reduced fee for longer events. Entry fees were increased for 2026; entry totals shown during registration include Ultrasignup fees and taxes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington South Richland

Race information

Website Registration
100 mi
100 Miler
100 km
100k
50 mi
50 Mile Ruck
50 mi
50 Mile Run
55 km
50m/55k Combo Ruck
55 km
50m/55k Combo Run
55 km
55k Run
15 km
15k Ruck
15 km
15k Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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