Echo Valley

Event overview

Echo Valley takes place on May 30 and 31, 2026, at 1700 Cooper Gulch Road, Chelan, WA. The event runs over two days and includes a 1-mile kids’ race, a 10K, a half-marathon, and a 50K (50K held Saturday only). Registration closes Fri, May 29 at 11:59 PM PT. A multi-race discount applies when registering one person for two adult races in a single transaction; the most expensive race in that transaction receives a 15% discount. Participants aged 22 and under or 65 and over are eligible for a 15% registration discount.

• 1-mile kids’ race
• 10K
• Half-marathon
• 50K

Course and logistics

All distances are single-loop courses starting from the base of Echo Valley ski area. The course uses smooth, winding single track with a long, sustained climb early on and extended rolling sections with views toward Lake Chelan. The 10K descends via the Bergman Gulch Trail; the half and 50K continue through ponderosa pine and lupine fields and finish with the Waterbar Heaven descent and a final short climb up a decommissioned forest road.

Elevation gain: 10K 1200 ft, Half 2000 ft, 50K 3900 ft. Aid stations: 10K at 3.5 miles; Half at about 5.4 and 10.5 miles; 50K at approximately 6.5, 8.5, 10, 13, 22.7, and 26.5 miles. The event is cupless: runners must carry a refillable container and are encouraged to carry at least 20 oz of water. The trails remain open to other users during the event. Camping is available at Echo Valley Ski Area; fees are $25 per tent and $50 per RV per night, with an RV length limit of 24 ft and a limit of 10 RV spaces. Post-race meals include pulled pork sandwiches or veggie burgers. Finisher swag is handmade and produced using solar power. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.