Beast Of Big Creek
Hoodsport, United States • 1-2 Aug 2026
Beast of Big Creek Skyrace
Beast of Big Creek takes place on Mount Ellinor above Lake Cushman near Hoodsport on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. The event is scheduled for 1 and 2 August 2026 and is part of the Skyrunner World Series and the USA Skyrunner National Series.
Race options:
- Skyrace: 24 km / 15 miles, 1,600 m vertical gain.
- Forest Loop: 10 km / 6 miles, about 365 m vertical gain.
The Skyrace starts near sea level and follows a steep mountain trail to the true summit of Mount Ellinor, reaching a high point near 5,944 ft. Aid stations for the Skyrace are located at roughly mile 5.4 and mile 8.4; there is no aid at the summit turnaround. The Forest Loop follows the Big Creek trail through rainforest terrain with several wooden bridge crossings and a high point near 2.6 miles. Start and finish for both races are at Big Creek Campground.
Courses will be marked with ribbons and yellow directional arrows at intersections. The event is cupless; participants should bring a collapsible cup for fluids. The organizer may require runners to carry water to the summit if conditions are hot. Basic aid station supplies and post race refreshments are provided. Registration includes a race bib, participants gift, race shirt, chip timing, and other listed services. A tree is planted for each finisher and a portion of fees supports local rescue and trail work.
Cutoff targets are approximately 6 hours for the Skyrace and 2 hours for the Forest Loop. Weather in early August can change with exposure above treeline; participants should prepare for sun and alpine conditions. Potential trail hazards include stinging insects. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.