Badger Mountain Challenge - Richland, WA
South Richland, United States • 27-28 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Badger Mountain Challenge is an ultramarathon event held in Richland, Washington, at Badger Mountain and the Badger Mountain Preserve. The 2026 edition is scheduled for March 27-28 and is presented as the 15th annual BMC. The event is USATF sanctioned and is hosted by the Nomad Trail Runners of Eastern Washington. The course highlights local ridges and expansive views of the Columbia Basin.
Distances and divisions
- 100 miles
- 100 km
- 50 miles
- 55 km
- 15 km
The event offers ruck divisions for selected distances, including a 15K ruck and a 50-mile ruck. The ruck division requires carrying a backpack weighing between 20 and 30 lbs, not counting water or food. A combined 50M/55K double entry option is available as a separate race category.
Additional information
Proceeds benefit Friends of Badger Mountain, Washington Trails Association, and Girls on the Run. A scholarship is offered to eligible high school or college students. Volunteers are needed; volunteers receive a race shirt and a free or discounted future 15K or ultra-distance entry. Race updates and important information are posted on the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.