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Volcanic 50

Cougar, United States • 2-3 Aug 2025

The Volcanic 50 is a challenging running event held at Mt. St. Helens in Washington, featuring two race distances: a rugged 50K and a 25K.

The 50K course, primarily on the Loowit Trail, offers a demanding experience with approximately 7,400 feet of elevation gain and loss, requiring participants to navigate boulder fields, rivers, and dense forests. The 25K provides a taste of the volcano's terrain with 3,300 feet of elevation change. Both races start and finish at the Marble Mountain Sno Park, and participants are encouraged to have prior mountain racing experience, especially for the 50K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Cougar

Race information

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50 km
2240 m+
50k
25 km
1006 m+
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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