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Name: Beast Of Big Creek
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Hoodsport

Hoodsport, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Beast of Big Creek : Mount Ellinor, Washington

Beast of Big Creek takes place on Mount Ellinor above Lake Cushman near Hoodsport on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, on 1 and 2 August 2026. The event is North America’s only stop on the Skyrunner World Series and is part of the USA Skyrunner National Series and the Trail Tracks Network. Organizers list a seventeen year history of running steep trails to the summit of Mount Ellinor.

Two races are scheduled:

Skyrace: 24 km, 1,600 m vertical
Forest Loop: 10 km, 365 m vertical

The Skyrace is described as a mountain skyrace on Mount Ellinor. Listed entry fees are $120 plus platform fees for the Skyrace and $60 plus platform fees for the Forest Loop. Organizers note that price increases may occur and that entry numbers are limited for each race.

Event promotion and athlete invitations for Skyrunner World Series competitors are managed by Rock Candy Running. Information on logistics, housing, and travel accommodations will be published by the organizers as details are confirmed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Hoodsport

Race information

Website Registration

24 km

Skyrace

10 km

Forest Loop

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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