Volcanic 50
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About the race
Volcanic 50 is a trail running event held August 7-8, 2027 in Cougar, WA, that runs around Mt St Helens. The event offers two distances:
- 50K
- 25K
The 50K course circumnavigates Mt St Helens on single-track trails, with all but 4.5 miles on the Loowit Trail. Terrain includes lava, boulders, pumice fields, river crossings, blast zone sections, and dense forest. The course has about 7,400 feet of elevation gain and loss. The organizer notes finish times may resemble those typical of a 50-mile race rather than a typical 50K.
The 25K course uses portions of the Loowit Trail and includes boulder fields, a downhill section, a debris flow, and woodsy trails, with about 3,200 feet of elevation gain and loss.
The 50K is scheduled for Saturday and the 25K for Sunday. The 50K has a capacity of 285 runners and the 25K has a capacity of 325 runners.
Entry requirements and gear: 50K entrants must have completed at least one previous trail 50K or have completed the Volcanic 25K in a prior year; registration requires providing a link to a prior 50K result. The 25K has no prerequisite. 50K racers are required to carry at least 40 ounces of water, a lightweight water resistant jacket, an emergency blanket, and a whistle.
Cancellation policy summary: cancellations more than 30 days before the race receive a 50 percent credit usable within 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.
