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Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge

Name: Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-25
Location: Leavenworth

Leavenworth, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge presented by Mystery Ranch

The Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge presented by Mystery Ranch takes place on April 25, 2026 in Leavenworth, Washington. The event location is listed as 10701 Ski Hill Dr., Leavenworth, WA 98826. Mystery Ranch is named as the presenting organization.

The course climbs 1,665 vertical feet over 6.2 miles (10k) of rugged National Forest terrain. Organizers list three event categories: Probie, Arduous, and Sawyer. Each listed event shows an entry price of $75. The event description notes that the course is intended to test physical and mental endurance of competitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Leavenworth

Race information

Website

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

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