Hellz Bellz Ultra

Hellz Bellz Ultra - Yacolt, WA - July 5, 2026

Hellz Bellz Ultra is a trail event held in Yacolt, Washington. Distances offered include:

• 50 miles
• 50K
• Purgatory Trail Marathon

The course begins in the small town of Yacolt with packet pickup and check in located at Yacolt Recreation Park. Entrants are escorted approximately 2 miles to Moulton Falls Regional Park before the main trail sections. The route climbs Bells Mountain and passes through multiple clear cuts, stream crossings and viewpoints with views of Mt St Helens. Around the ten mile mark the Yacolt Burn aid station is located. From there the course follows a counterclockwise loop on the Tarbell Trail, about 22 miles of technical climbs, waterfalls and viewpoints before returning to the Yacolt Burn aid station. The final section follows Bells Mountain trail back toward the finish where participants ring the bell.

There are four aid stations in total. Two additional fully stocked aid stations on the Tarbell section are listed as Grouse Vista at about mile 17 and Tarbell at about mile 27. One small drop bag is allowed and will be available at the Yacolt Burn aid station. Tent camping is available at Yacolt Recreation Park the night before the event. Permits are pending and the field is capped at 120 entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.