Volcanic 50

Volcanic 50

Volcanic 50 is a trail event at Mt St Helens near Cougar, WA offering two distances. The longer route circumnavigates the mountain, with most of the 50K run on the Loowit Trail and about 4.5 miles off that trail. The 50K course goes over lava, boulders, and pumice fields, crosses rivers, passes through the blast zone and dense forest, and includes roughly 7,400 feet of elevation gain and loss. The description notes finish times closer to those of a 50-miler.

The 25K route shares sections of the Loowit Trail and includes boulder fields, a cushioned downhill, a debris flow, and woodsy trails, with about 3,200 feet of gain and loss.

Distances:

• 50K
• 25K

Entry limits are listed as 285 runners for the 50K and 325 runners for the 25K. The 50K requires prior completion of a trail 50K or prior participation in the Volcanic 25K; registrants must supply a link to a previous 50K result during registration if claiming that prerequisite. Mandatory gear for 50K entrants includes at least 40 oz of water, a lightweight water-resistant jacket, an emergency blanket, and a whistle.

Registration closes July 24 at 6:00 PM PT. The organizer is Go Beyond Racing. The cancellation policy gives a 50 percent credit more than 30 days before the race, valid for 365 days and not transferable; cancellations 30 days or less before the race receive no credit or refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.