Volcanic 50

Volcanic 50

Volcanic offers two trail race options on Mt. St. Helens in Washington state. The courses run on the single-track Loowit trail and pass through boulder fields, river crossings, the volcanic blast zone, steep drainages with rope assists, and dense forest, with frequent changing views of the mountain and the surrounding Cascades. The event acknowledges and respects that it occurs on the traditional homelands of the Cowlitz Tribe.

Distances:

• 50K circumnavigates Mt. St. Helens on the Loowit trail, ~32 miles, 7,400 ft gain.
• 25K includes Loowit sections, boulder fields and forest; 3,300 ft gain.

Both races start and finish at Marble Mountain Sno Park. The 50K has an entry requirement: prior completion of a 50K trail race or the Volcanic 25K must be documented during registration. Bib pickup requires photo ID and presentation of mandatory required gear.

Parking is available in upper and lower lots; motor homes and trailers are not accommodated. Car camping is allowed the night before on pavement in front of or behind vehicles; there is no running water at the sno park and no camping the night after the race. Travel times to the start are approximately two hours from Portland and four hours from Seattle.

Post-race provisions include barbecue options, beverages, a Volcanic pint glass for finishers, awards for top finishers and age groups, and raffle prizes. Registration fees vary by date with a higher price tier closer to the event date, and the organizer applies a no-refund policy with limited credit options for cancellations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.