Olympic Mountains Trail Races

Olympic Mountains Trail Races, Quilcene WA

The Olympic Mountains Trail Races take place over a weekend in August 2026 in the Olympic National Forest near the village of Quilcene. Registration opens January 23, 2026 and early registration pricing applies during the first two weeks. Discounts are offered for Tribal members and for active duty and veteran military through organizer-issued codes.

Distances offered

• 100K continuous trail race
• 50K trail race and 50K Ruck
• 25K trail race and 25K Ruck
• 10K trail race

Course and terrain details include long climbs and extensive single track. The 100K is a continuous course with about 14,200 feet of elevation gain, roughly 80 percent single track, ten aid stations, and a high point near 5,820 feet. The 50K is a single loop that climbs about 8,600 feet and is about 74 percent single track, reaching near the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary. The 25K is a single loop with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation change and includes a 2,250 foot climb over 3.7 miles to the summit of Mount Zion. The 10K is about 6.56 miles with 1,117 feet of climbing and mixes single track with forest road.

Logistics note the race headquarters is in a retired quarry accessed by forest roads about 12 miles after turning off Route 101, a drive of roughly 35 to 40 minutes. Cell signal is limited beyond Route 101 and some roads have potholes. Aid station, drop bag, crewing and pacer plans vary by distance; the 100K lists multiple aid stations, four drop bag locations and designated pacer pick up points. Camping details and volunteer information are part of the event logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.