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Operation Bigfoot

Name: Operation Bigfoot
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-27
Location: Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain, United States • 27 Jun 2026

Operation BIGFOOT 2026

Operation BIGFOOT 2026 takes place on June 27, 2026 at Crystal Mountain Resort in the Mount Rainier National Park region of Washington. The event requires participants to carry a dry load of 20 lbs while completing trail distances.

Distances offered:

6.5 miles
11.5 miles
18.5 miles

Elevation gains for the event are listed as 2,411 ft, 3,930 ft, and 5,629 ft. The venue address is 33000 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA 98022, USA.

Three ticket options are shown with base prices and tax amounts: Operation BIGFOOT MINI : $85 plus $5.95 tax; Operation BIGFOOT : $95 plus $6.65 tax; Operation BIGFOOT MAX : $105 plus $7.35 tax. The event is presented as an outdoor, trail-based ruck style challenge at a mountain resort location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Crystal Mountain

Race information

Registration

19 mi

Operation Bigfoot Max

12 mi

Operation Bigfoot

7 mi

Operation Bigfoot Mini

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

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