Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Bigfoot 20 Mile Run

Name: Bigfoot 20 Mile Run
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-14
Location: Cougar

Cougar, United States • 14 Aug 2026

Bigfoot 20 Mile Trail Race

The Bigfoot 20 miles begins at Marble Mountain Sno Park and runs along Mount St. Helens on the southwestern side. The course covers mountain terrain and is routed entirely on National Forest lands. The route is 100% single-track trails and the event uses a 9 hour cutoff for the course.

Runners encounter a variety of volcanic and forest features, including lava fields, stream crossings, and patches of old-growth forest. The layout emphasizes mountain trail running with rocky and volcanic sections, stream crossings, and forested stretches that reflect the volcano's 1980 eruption and subsequent landscape changes.

Course logistics note the location as Mount St. Helens and the distance as 20 miles. A course map and a runner manual are provided for participants. The race is presented as a trail event on National Forest lands with natural terrain features and a set time cutoff. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Cougar

Race information

Website

20 mi

Bigfoot 20 Mile

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

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jul 5

Hellz Bellz Ultra

A trail ultrarun in Yacolt, WA on July 5, 2026 offering 50 mile, 50K and a Purgatory Trail Marathon. The route features an escorted transfer to Moulton Falls, technical Tarbell Trail loops, waterfalls and multiple aid stations.

Sat - Sun Aug 1-2

Volcanic 50

Cougar

25 km

50 km

A trail race circling Mt St Helens with 50K and 25K options over lava, boulder and forest terrain. The 50K requires prior 50K completion and specific mandatory safety gear.

Fri - Tue Aug 14-18

Bigfoot 200 Mile

Mount Saint Helens

208 mi

A 200 mile point to point endurance run through the Cascade Mountains near Mount St. Helens, featuring thirteen aid stations and six sleep stations. Scheduled for August 14 to 18, 2026.

Saturday Aug 29

Backcountry Rise - Toutle, WA

Trail races at Mt. St. Helens Science & Learning Center offering 50K, 20 miles and a half marathon on remote singletrack with significant elevation change; an alternate 2026 route addresses a road closure.