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Volcanic 50

Cougar, United States • 1-2 Aug 2026

Volcanic is Go Beyond Racing’s Mt. St. Helens race in Washington state, offering a grueling 50K+ and a 25K option.

The 50K course follows the Loowit single-track to circumnavigate the volcano, featuring large boulder fields, river crossings, the blast zone, and steep, sometimes rope-assisted drainages, all set in dense forests with ever-changing volcanic vistas. It totals about 7,400 feet of elevation gain and loss, and while the distance runs roughly 32 miles, it often feels like a true 50-miler. The 25K shares iconic features with about 3,300 feet of gain/loss.

Finish is at Marble Mountain Sno Park in a remote, rugged setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Cougar

Race information

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50 km
7400 m+
50k
25 km
3300 m+
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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