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Operation Iron Peak

Name: Operation Iron Peak
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Kittitas County

Kittitas County, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Operation IRON PEAK 2026

Operation IRON PEAK 2026 takes place on August 1, 2026, at the Esmeralda Trailhead near Cle Elum, Washington. The event is presented by Green Beret Fitness and uses trail terrain in the Washington Cle Elum area.

Participants choose between two distance options and carry a specified load. Both routes require a 20 lb dry pack.

13 miles (STANDARD) - 20 lb load dry - elevation gain 4,406 ft
9 miles (MINI) - 20 lb load dry - elevation gain 2,831 ft

There are two ticket types listed for the event: Operation IRON PEAK and Operation IRON PEAK MINI. Published ticket prices show Operation IRON PEAK at $85.00 plus $5.95 tax and Operation IRON PEAK MINI at $75.00 plus $5.25 tax. The event description references summiting Iron Peak as part of the route and mentions dog tags as an event element. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Kittitas County

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Standard

9 mi

Mini

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

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