Run Forest Run

Event details

Run Forest Run takes place at Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, Washington. The organizer is OlyTrailRunners, a non-profit that supports local trail running and trail preservation. Entry fees are listed as $35 for the 25K and $45 for the 50K. There are no refunds after registration. Race day drop-down from the 50K to the 25K is allowed. No day-of registration is permitted. Parking inside the state park requires a Washington State Discover Pass; failure to display a pass may result in a $99 ticket. Overnight camping is available at the park. Post-race warm food will be provided to runners and volunteers only, with vegan options.

Course and logistics

Distances offered:

• 25K
• 50K (complete by running a second 25K loop)

The race starts and finishes in the state park and otherwise runs on trails through a neighboring working forest owned by the City of Montesano. The 25K loop is mostly double or single track trail and gravel road with under two miles of paved road. Each loop has about 2,900 feet of elevation gain spread over many short climbs. Trail sections can be rough, rutted, muddy, and may include recently clearcut areas. Aid stations: one for the 25K and two for the 50K; they provide water and a selection of candy, cookies, chips, fruit, and gels. This is a cupless event, so participants must provide their own cup. There is a four-hour cutoff to be allowed to start a second loop and an overall cutoff of eight and a half hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.