Olympic Mountains Trail Races

Olympic Mountains Trail Races : August 15 and 16, 2026

The Olympic Mountains Trail Races take place August 15 and 16, 2026 near Quilcene, Washington inside the Olympic National Forest. Race headquarters is in a retired quarry near Quilcene; access includes forest roads with limited cell service and sections with potholes. Competitors are advised to plan travel accordingly.

Distances

• 100K
• 50K and 50K Ruck
• 25K and 25K Ruck
• 10K

The 100K is a continuous point‑to‑point course with ten aid stations, four drop bag locations, three crew access points, and pacer pick up points later on course. It includes over 14,200 feet of elevation gain, about 80% single‑track trail, and reaches a high point of 5,820 feet. The route runs alongside Gold Creek, the Dungeness River, Royal Creek, and approaches the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary.

The 50K is a single loop that starts near Race HQ elevation and uses many of the same trails as the 100K. The 50K course includes about 8,600 feet of climbing and roughly 74% single‑track. A ruck division is offered for the 50K.

The 25K is a single loop with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain, including a 2,250 foot climb over about 3.7 miles to Mt Zion. A 25K ruck division requires entrants to carry 20 to 30 pounds not including food and water; ruck finishers receive a special patch and a finisher item.

The 10K course measures about 6.56 miles, is roughly half single track and half fire road, includes 1,117 feet of climbing, and features one aid station near mile 4.96. The race organization published race manuals and course maps and provides details about aid stations, crewing, drop bags, camping, and travel in those materials.

Registration opens January 23, 2026. Entry fees vary by distance and by registration period. The event notes a no refund policy with a credit program for withdrawals within specified deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.