Mad Meadows 50

Leavenworth, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Mad Meadows 50 is a challenging trail running event held near Leavenworth, Washington, featuring two distances: a 50-kilometer and a 50-mile race. Set in the scenic Eastern Cascades during October's vibrant Larch Season, the course offers a mix of smooth single track, steep climbs, and technical sections with elevations reaching over 6,000 feet for the 50K and 7,000 feet for the 50M. Runners experience stunning views of the Entiat River Valley and the glaciated slopes of Clark Mountain and Glacier Peak. The race starts and finishes at Grouse Creek Group Campground, traversing alpine ridgelines, golden larch forests, and rugged terrain, making it a memorable high-elevation ultramarathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50m
50 km
50k
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