Echo Valley

Echo Valley

Echo Valley is a two day trail running event held in the Lake Chelan wine country at Echo Valley Ski Area, 1700 Cooper Gulch Road, Chelan WA 98831. The venue features single-track trails through ponderosa pine forest, open views toward Lake Chelan, and fields of lupine and balsam root.

Distances

• 1-mile kids race
• 10K
• Half marathon
• 50K (Saturday only)

All distances are single loop courses. The routes begin from the ski area and include a long sustained climb followed by rolling single track and scenic descents. The 10K returns via Bergman Gulch Trail while the Half and 50K continue on extended forest trails and finish with a final descent called Waterbar Heaven plus a short climb on a decommissioned forest road. Elevation gain is approximately 1200' for the 10K, 2000' for the Half marathon, and 3900' for the 50K.

The event is cupless; participants must carry a refillable container and are strongly encouraged to carry at least 20 oz of water. Aid stations are located along the courses and a drop bag service is available for 50K runners at the Yurt Aid Station. Trails remain open to other users during the event.

Camping is available at the ski area with fees of $25 per tent night and $50 per RV night. RVs over 24 ft are not permitted and space for RVs is limited. Post race food is provided and every finisher receives handmade swag produced using solar power. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.